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CDC Guidelines on Protecting Truck Drivers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, essential workers were tasked with jobs to keep our country running and maintaining the delivery of essential supplies across the United States. Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have become even more important in continuing to help our communities get the supplies they need during this time. As CMV drivers remain essential, it’s vital for employers and truck drivers alike to know and understand proper guidelines to follow and remain safe and healthy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released guidelines for truck drivers to follow that employers and drivers should implement.
https://disa.com/news/cdc-guidelines-truck-drivers-covid-19-pandemic
COVID-19 Testing Process Helps Employers Return to Work Safely
As states across the U.S. implement reopening plans, employers are wondering how to phase back into their normal day-to-day operations safely. COVID-19 cases are still occurring, leaving some employers considering antibody testing as a safe alternative for getting employees back to work and reducing the spread of the virus.
https://disa.com/news/covid-19-testing-helps-employers-return-to-work-safely
Oklahoma Governor Signs House Bill to Fund Pilot Program for THC Breathalyzers
The Governor of Oklahoma, Kevin Stitt, signed a bill on May 21, 2020, that would dedicate $300,000 towards a THC breath test pilot program. House Bill 4164 features a pilot program that would be used by state and local law enforcement to help solve problems with THC detection windows in current drug testing methods.
https://disa.com/news/oklahoma-governor-signs-house-bill-for-thc-breathalyzers
FMCSA Grants MPCS Exemption for Clearinghouse Rule
The Motion Picture Compliance Solutions (MPCS) exemption to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Rule has been granted after stating that it didn’t fit their industry’s model. The exemption is for its members who employ commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders providing transportation to or from a theatrical, commercial, or television production site and are subject to drug and alcohol testing.
The COVID-19 Pandemic Leads to Surge in Drug Test Positivity Rates
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many changes for both employers and employees alike, especially when it comes to prioritizing safety in the workplace. When compared to similar national crises, such as the terrorist attacks on 9/11, research has proved that substance abuse increases (click here to watch DISA’s Webinar on Drug Abuse in Times of National Crisis).
https://disa.com/news/the-covid-19-pandemic-leads-to-surge-in-drug-test-positivity-rates
The Safety of Drug Testing Collection Sites Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has caused significant changes to businesses and daily life across the country. As states begin phasing into reopening plans, employers are implementing a number of safety measures to enhance procedures in the workplace and ensure that others feel safer entering the building. Employers who utilize employment screening services have been apprehensive about sending employees to collection sites due to the risk of being exposed to COVID-19, but just like other businesses, collection sites have implemented safety procedures.
https://disa.com/news/safety-of-drug-testing-covid-19-pandemic
DISA’s Continuous Driver Monitoring Program Controls Foreseeable Risk
Continuous driver monitoring transforms the way an employer manages driver risk while reducing administrative burden, crashes, and cost over time. DISA Global Solutions is proud to provide a best-in-class driver monitoring solution with our valued partner Sambasafety. Data shows that ten percent of your drivers are responsible for 40 percent of your crashes, which translates to a loss of profit, increased downtime for equipment, and elevated hiring and training costs. Although not all drivers present the same risk, continuous driver monitoring helps employers identify violations before they result in crashes by getting insight into employee driving behavior that otherwise would’ve gone unnoticed.
https://disa.com/news/disas-continuous-driver-monitoring-program-controls-foreseeable-risk
New York City Adds New Exemption to Their Pre-Employment THC Testing Ordinance
The legalization of marijuana varies by state, causing employers to request safety-sensitive carve-outs to help them enforce safety in the workplace for positions that pose a risk. As state medicinal and recreational marijuana legislation pass, it’s vital that employers remain up-to- date on any recent changes that affect safety-sensitive carve-outs so as to not compromise safety, while also understanding their liability protections. New York City, for example, recently updated a rule that adds six new safety-sensitive positions to the carve-out included in the ordinance.
https://disa.com/news/new-york-city-pre-employment-thc-testing-ordinance
Safety Tips for Your Fleet During CVSA’s 2020 Operation Safe Driver Week
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) 2020 Operation Safe Driver Week is a week-long driving safety initiative that encourages and enforces safe driving standards for both commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers and everyday drivers. This year, Operation Safe Driver Week runs from July 12, 2020, through July 18, 2020, with an emphasis on speeding and unsafe driving behaviors.
FMCSA Announces Drug and Alcohol Testing Discretion
The coronavirus outbreak has caused disruptions to businesses, jobs, and the daily lives of individuals across America. As a result of uncertainty caused by the pandemic, there have been numerous questions regarding government mandates and potential exceptions associated with drug and alcohol testing requirement. The purpose of this blog is specifically focused on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the current state of testing mandates. Therefore, employers must understand that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements have NOT been suspended. The FMCSA emphasized that employers that remain capable of meeting the random testing requirements outlined in Part 382 must continue to do so. Per the FMCSA, “This Notice is not intended, and should not be perceived, as suspending the current random testing requirements.”
https://disa.com/news/fmcsa-drug-and-alcohol-testing-discretion
Virginia Decriminalizes Marijuana, Preventing Employers From Inquiring About Past Convictions
Governor Ralph Northam signed House Bill 972 on May 21, 2020, making Virginia the 27th state to decriminalize marijuana. The new law took effect July 1, reducing the penalty of a person caught with an ounce or less of marijuana to a $25 civil fine. Each year, new laws and changes to existing laws continue to occur, making it difficult for employers to keep up. With ever-growing changes, it’s vital that employers remain in-the-loop to maintain policies that abide by laws, while also keeping the workplace safe.
DISA Integrates with SambaSafety
DISA Global Solutions is proud to provide a best-in-class driver monitoring solution with our valued partner SambaSafety. As DISA continues to grow, integrations play a key role in expanding our reach and focusing on developing and enhancing business practices. Our partnership with SambaSafety is just one of many reasons why DISA leads in the industry. It is critical that employers mitigate risk by protecting their workforce, enabling them to become safer and more profitable as a business. With SambaSafety, driver monitoring plays a key role in overcoming challenges often faced in the transportation industry, such as gaps in reporting, and drivers not self-reporting.
Dr. Kim Olszewski of DISA Gets Inducted into 2020 American Academy of Nursing Class of Fellows
Our subject matter experts (SME) at DISA Global Solutions are what makes us such a profound third-party administrator (TPA). We’re continually encouraging and supporting our professionals to enhance their knowledge and levels of expertise, which in turn, better helps them support our customers. With that said, we’re proud to announce that our very own Dr. Kim Olszewski, Director of Client and Medical Provider Services, will be inducted into the 2020 American Academy of Nursing Class of Fellows. This achievement is a pinnacle accomplishment for a nurse, sharing this accolade with only a small group (~2,700) of other nurse experts nationwide known as the Fellows.
FMCSA Announces Pilot Program for Under 21 Interstate Commerce Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed a new pilot program allowing non-military drivers between the ages of 18-20 years old to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. Currently, 49 states and the District of Columbia already allow 18 to 20-year-old CDL holders to operate CMVs in intrastate commerce (within state borders); this new program would allow them to cross state borders.
https://disa.com/news/fmcsa-announces-pilot-program-for-under-21-interstate-commerce-drivers
Day With DISA 2020 Has Gone Digital
This year, DISA Global Solutions’ annual Day with DISA event will take place virtually from November 9-12. Each year the Day with DISA conference has nearly doubled its attendees, going from 400 attendees the first year to 800 in 2019, making it one of the largest employee screening events in the U.S.