Industry News

Transportation Compliance

November 15, 2019

Day with DISA is DISA Global Solutions’ annual drug testing symposium, which welcomes a number of industry experts to present on various trending topics and give advice to attendees for drug testing policies. Employers in the transportation industry were able to get help in understanding the complexities of managing their compliance needs.

Company Announcements

November 06, 2019

Day with DISA continues to be a tremendous success thanks to our hardworking DISA employees, our speakers who provide pertinent, informative, and in-depth content, and our generous sponsors who support the event. Last year, our first Day with DISA conference brought in over 400 attendees. Just one year later, our 2019 event has doubled with more than 800 attendees, making it one of the largest employee screening events in the U.S.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

October 29, 2019

The long-awaited release of the federal government’s Oral Fluid Mandatory Guidelines (OFMG) on October 25, 2019, by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA), represents a major change in the drug testing industry and will, over time, have a significant impact on how employers conduct drug testing.

Transportation Compliance

October 14, 2019

Employers in the transportation industry are required to comply with federal regulations set forth by the Department of Transportation (DOT). If you have employees who get behind the wheel for work, it’s important to follow the compliance standards and regulations required for the job to maintain safety on the roads. Since employers can be held liable for the actions of their employees who operate vehicles for a living, it’s vital that industry-specific employment screening procedures take place to avoid risk, fees, and fines.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

October 08, 2019

Most employers are familiar with pre-employment drug testing as a standard hiring procedure, but employee screening may extend further depending on the position and industry requirements. When building an implementing a drug testing program, employers must take several things into consideration, including state laws to protect their company while abiding by industry requirements. Since there are many different options to choose from when creating a drug testing program, it’s important to understand the types of testing and the methodologies used to carry them out.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

October 02, 2019

As we gather new information regarding Oklahoma medical marijuana laws and regulations we will continue to add to this page. The last update was on 09/02/2019.

Background Check

September 16, 2019

The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) voted at the 2019 NAPBS Annual Conference to approve the rebranding of their name to the Professional Background Check Association (PBSA). This change will transition the company into a global organization which was initiated 12 years ago by creating an international committee and three international chapters. This rebranding will be accompanied by a new logo and website, which you can view here.