Medical Review Officer Online Course with Live Discussion (Includes Digital Syllabus)-DOT Rules

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the Department of Transportation's Agency Drug and Alcohol Testing Rules. The video covers the history and context of these rules, which were first issued in 1988 by six different DOT agencies. These rules cover drug testing and drug prevention regulations for various transportation industries, including aviation, railroad, transit, motor carrier, pipeline, and the Coast Guard. In 1991, the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act expanded the scope of drug testing to include alcohol testing, which was not a part of the original rules. The video goes on to explain the prohibited drug and alcohol conduct outlined in these regulations, as well as the consequences for employees who engage in prohibited conduct, which includes immediate removal from safety-sensitive functions and referral to a substance abuse professional for evaluation. The video also discusses the requirements for random drug and alcohol testing, as well as post-accident testing and training for supervisors. Each DOT agency has its own unique regulations and requirements within these broader rules. For example, the FAA requires special reporting for pilots and has a permanent ban provision for certain violations, while the FMCSA regulation applies to all commercial drivers and includes a national database for reporting violations. The FRA regulation has a unique post-accident testing program and requires blood testing, and the FTA regulation applies to transit entities that receive federal funding and requires certification of compliance. The PHMSA regulation applies to oil and gas pipeline operators and their contractors, and the US Coast Guard regulation applies to maritime employees. The Coast Guard regulation also requires periodic drug testing for mariners renewing their license.

Keywords

Department of Transportation

Agency Drug and Alcohol Testing Rules

drug testing

alcohol testing

transportation industries

prohibited conduct

random testing

supervisory training