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DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.293

Subpart O - Substance Abuse Professionals and the Return-to-Duty Process § 40.293 What is the SAP's function in conducting the initial evaluation of an employee?   As a SAP, for every employee who comes to you following a DOT drug and alcohol regulation violation, you must accomplish...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.293

Subpart O - Substance Abuse Professionals and the Return-to-Duty Process§ 40.293 What is the SAP's function in conducting the initial evaluation of an employee? As a SAP, for every employee who comes to you following a DOT drug and alcohol regulation violation, you must accomplish the...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.291

Subpart O - Substance Abuse Professionals and the Return-to-Duty Process § 40.291 What is the role of the SAP in the evaluation, referral, and treatment process of an employee who has violated DOT agency drug and alcohol testing regulations?

(a) As a SAP, you are charged with:

(1...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.289

Subpart O - Substance Abuse Professionals and the Return-to-Duty Process

§ 40.289 Are employers required to provide SAP and treatment services to employees?

(a) As an employer, you are not required to provide a SAP evaluation or any subsequent recommended education or treatment for an...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.287

Subpart O - Substance Abuse Professionals and the Return-to-Duty Process§ 40.287 What information is an employer required to provide concerning SAP services to an employee who has a DOT drug and alcohol regulation violation? As an employer, you must provide to each employee (including an...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.285

Subpart O - Substance Abuse Professionals and the Return-to-Duty Process § 40.285 When is a SAP evaluation required?   (a) As an employee, when you have violated DOT drug and alcohol regulations, you cannot again perform any DOT safety-sensitive duties for any employer until and...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.281

Subpart O - Substance Abuse Professionals and the Return-to-Duty Process § 40.281 Who is qualified to act as a SAP?   To be permitted to act as a SAP in the DOT drug and alcohol testing program, you must meet each of the requirements of this section:   (a) Credentials. You...

Substance Abuse Professional Guidelines

The Substance Abuse Professional Section I: Introduction The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation -- 49 CFR Part 40 -- defines the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) as a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol regulation and makes recommendations...