Industry News

Transportation Compliance

March 17, 2022

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced new proposed oral fluid testing guidelines on Monday, February 28, 2022. Comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) should be submitted by March 30, 2022. Oral fluid testing is currently still prohibited in DOT-regulated situations. Following the review of comments, DOT will issue final guidelines, which will include an implementation period after which oral fluid testing will be permitted in DOT situations.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

March 09, 2022

DISA Global Solutions launches a quarterly Owner Survey focused on trending topics/challenges to provide facility owners with specific industry insight so that they can make better, more informed decisions for their businesses. By collecting, organizing, and reporting on workplace safety practices from both upstream and downstream owners, employers gain new knowledge by comparing their own practices to help adjust their policies to meet industry standards.

Transportation Compliance

February 24, 2022

The final rule from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) expands the scope of 49 CFR Part 219 drug and alcohol testing requirement to include mechanical (MECH) employees. As mandated by the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act (SUPPORT Act or Act), this rule clarifies who the FRA considers a mechanical employee for regulatory purposes and is effective March 4, 2022.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

February 18, 2022

Electronic Custody and Control Forms (eCCFs) are the electronic version of the traditional CCFs. This document is used for drug test ordering, specimen collection processing, and chain of custody documentation for workplace drug testing. The eCCF functions the same way as a paper CCF but speeds up turnaround times by up to 25% and prevents common user errors associated with paper forms. ECCFs eliminate errors due to illegible handwriting, incorrect procedures, using outdated or the wrong paper CCF, or inaccurate accounting/billing information.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

February 10, 2022

Mississippi voters initially passed medical cannabis in November 2020 via ballot initiative, which contained favorable guidance for employers. However, in spring 2021 the state Supreme Court ruled the ballot initiative unconstitutional, effectively nullifying the program. Throughout 2021 and in to early 2022, legislators discussed possible next steps, resulting in the passage of Senate Bill 2095 (SB 2095) in early February 2022, re-legalizing cannabis in the state.

Company Announcements

January 19, 2022

Day with DISA is back for 2022, and with another impressive lineup of subject matter experts. Since 2018, DISA Global Solutions has held Day with DISA, one of the largest employee screening events in the U.S. This year will feature four days of digital sessions presented by industry-leading professionals covering topics from drug and alcohol testing to occupational health, background check, transportation compliance, and more!

Drug and Alcohol Testing

January 13, 2022

As an industry leader, DISA Global Solutions prioritizes spreading the word on the latest industry trends, news, updates, and more. Our informative articles help employers stay on top of regulatory changes, new laws, and best practices. As we remain focused on providing solutions to a safe workplace, let’s look back at some of our most impactful articles of 2021.