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Drug and Alcohol Testing

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DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.299

Subpart O - Substance Abuse Professionals and the Return-to-Duty Process§ 40.299 What is the SAP's role and what are the limits on a SAP's discretion in referring employees for education and treatment? (a) As a SAP, upon your determination of the best recommendation for assistance, you will...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.297

Subpart O - Substance Abuse Professionals and the Return-to-Duty Process § 40.297 Does anyone have the authority to change a SAP's initial evaluation?

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no one (e.g., an employer, employee, a managed-care provider, any service agent)...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.295

Subpart O - Substance Abuse Professionals and the Return-to-Duty Process§ 40.295 May employees or employers seek a second SAP evaluation if they disagree with the first SAP's recommendations? (a) As an employee with a DOT drug and alcohol regulation violation, when you have been evaluated by a...

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...