Medical Minute: Breath Alcohol Test

Accurate breath alcohol testing plays a vital role in maintaining workplace safety and regulatory compliance. This brief video introduces the basics of alcohol detection and explains how it helps support a safe, responsible work environment.

What You’ll Learn

This short video outlines the purpose of breath alcohol testing, who may be required to participate, and why it’s important for workplace safety.

The video explains how breath alcohol testing measures alcohol levels to help ensure individuals are fit for duty. It also highlights how test results support a safer work environment and help organizations meet regulatory requirements.

  • Ready to Learn More?

    Watch the video to learn how breath alcohol testing helps promote responsible work practices, strengthens workplace safety, and supports compliance in environments where impairment risks must be managed.

    Have questions or want to schedule testing for your organization? Contact us today. We’re here to help you build a safer workforce.

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Medical Minute: Respirator Fit Testing

Proper respirator fit is key to protecting workers from airborne hazards. This short video provides a brief overview of respiratory fit testing and its role in maintaining workplace safety.

What You’ll Learn

In this short video, we cover the purpose of respiratory fit testing, who may need to participate, and why it plays an important role in protecting workers from airborne hazards.

The video explains how fit testing confirms that a respirator fits each individual properly and provides the intended level of protection. It also highlights how fit test results contribute to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

  • Ready to Learn More?

    Watch the video to learn how respiratory fit testing helps ensure respirators are worn correctly, strengthens workplace safety practices, and supports compliance in environments with airborne hazards.

    Have questions or want to schedule testing for your organization? Contact us today. We’re here to help you build a safer workforce.

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Medical Minute: Hearing Protection Fit Testing

Protecting workers from noise starts with proper fit. This short video offers a quick overview of hearing protection fit testing and how it supports workplace safety.

What You’ll Learn

In this brief video, we discuss the purpose of hearing protection fit testing, who should take part, and its role in protecting workers from noise-related hearing loss.

The video explains how fit testing helps evaluate the effectiveness of hearing protection devices by confirming proper fit for each individual. It also shows how fit test results support safety, regulatory compliance, and long‑term hearing conservation.

  • Ready to Learn More?

    Watch the video to learn how hearing protection fit testing ensures hearing protection devices are worn correctly, supports workplace safety initiatives, and helps maintain compliance in noise‑exposed environments.

    Have questions or want to schedule testing for your organization? Contact us today. We’re here to help you build a safer workforce.

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Medical Minute: Audiometric Testing

Whether you’re responsible for workplace safety or simply want to understand how hearing tests work, this short video gives you a quick overview of audiometric testing.

What You’ll Learn

In this brief video, you’ll see what an audiometric test involves and how the testing process is conducted in a workplace or clinical setting.

The video explains how audiometric testing helps assess hearing levels and identify potential hearing loss, supporting safety, compliance, and long‑term employee health. You’ll also learn how test results are used to guide noise‑exposure programs and maintain safe working environments across a wide range of job roles.

  • Ready to Learn More?

    Watch the video to learn how Audiometric Testing helps monitor hearing health, supports workplace safety programs, and promotes compliance in noise‑exposed environments.

    Have questions or want to schedule testing for your organization? Contact us today. We’re here to help you build a safer workforce.

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Medical Minute: Urine Drug Testing

Whether you're exploring safer hiring practices or simply want to better understand how urine drug testing works, our video walks you through everything you need to know.

What You’ll Learn

In this short, informative video, we break down what a urine drug test involves and what the process looks like.

The video explains how urine drug testing helps identify the presence of certain substances, supporting a safe, compliant, and productive workplace. You’ll also learn how test results are used to promote informed hiring decisions and maintain safety across a wide range of job roles.

  • Ready to Learn More?

    Watch the video to learn how Urine Drug Testing supports confident hiring, promotes workplace safety, and helps build stronger, more reliable teams.

    Have questions or want to schedule testing for your organization? Contact us today. We’re here to help you build a safer workforce.

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Webinar – U.S. DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Compliance

Didn’t catch it the first time? Ready for more? The excitement is here!

Our webinar U.S. DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Compliance is now available for you to enjoy or share with colleagues.

DriverCheck presents a practical overview of US DOT drug & alcohol testing compliance for FMCSA regulated employers & cross-border carriers.

Join DriverCheck Inc's upcoming webinar for a practical overview of U.S. DOT drug and alcohol testing compliance for FMCSA-regulated employers and cross-border carriers.

  • In this session, we’ll break down what DOT compliance looks like in real-world operations. We’ll explore testing types and schedules, supervisor training obligations, random testing requirements, and the roles and responsibilities of both employers and employees. We’ll also walk through the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and return‑to‑duty process, the substances included in DOT testing, and the potential consequences of failing to comply.

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Medical Minute: Physical Abilities Testing

Whether you're exploring safer hiring practices or simply want to better understand how Physical Abilities Testing works, our video walks you through everything you need to know.

What You’ll Learn

In this short, informative video, we break down what a Physical Abilities Test actually looks like. You’ll see how individuals are guided through a series of exercises that mirror real job tasks, including lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, walking, and standing.

The video explains how these simulations help us evaluate functional ability, physical capacity, and overall tolerance for the essential demands of a role.

  • Ready to Learn More?

    Watch the video to see how Physical Abilities Testing supports confident hiring, injury prevention and stronger teams.

    Have questions or want to schedule testing for your organization? Contact us today. We’re here to help you build a safer workforce.

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Webinar – The Sound of Safety: Understanding Occupational Audiometric Testing & Surveillance

Whether you missed it or just want an encore, the excitement awaits!

Our webinar The Sound of Safety: Understanding Occupational Audiometric Testing & Surveillance is now available for you to enjoy or share with colleagues.

Noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most preventable, yet still prevalent workplace injuries. Join us for this essential webinar as we dive into the fundamentals of effective hearing conservation programs. Whether you're in manufacturing, transportation, construction, or any other high-noise industry, this session will equip you with the tools to stay compliant, protect your team, and reduce long-term risks.

  • We'll cover everything from regulatory requirements and noise exposure limits to the audiometric testing process, employee training, and interpreting results - including how to detect a Significant Threshold Shift (STS). Learn best practices for hearing protection, record-keeping, and how to implement controls that make a real difference.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your hearing conservation strategy and walk away with actionable insights you can put to work immediately.

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Webinar – Drug & Alcohol Testing Insights for the Trucking Industry

Didn't catch the live show, or want to relive the excitement?

Our webinar Drug & Alcohol Testing Insights for the Trucking Industry is now available for you to enjoy or share with colleagues.

Join DriverCheck for an exclusive deep dive into the latest drug & alcohol testing insights that matter most to the trucking industry. We'll unpack FMCSA updates, Clearinghouse statistics, and the critical differences between regulated and non-regulated testing. Plus, we’ll reveal key trends from our own drug & alcohol testing data over the past 5-10 years, giving you unique insights into industry benchmarks. Discover actionable strategies to ensure compliance and maintain a safe, reliable fleet. Stay tuned for a live Q&A session following the webinar, where you'll have the chance to connect directly with our Chief Medical Officer; Dr. Jonathan W. Davids and get your questions answered.

  • Speaker: Dr. Jonathan W. Davids, Chief Medical Officer, DriverCheck Dr. Davids is an Occupational Medicine Physician and the Chief Medical Officer of DriverCheck Inc. He oversees all occupational health services, including fitness-for-duty determinations, occupational medical examinations, provincially regulated medical surveillance testing, alcohol and drug testing, and injury management services.

    Practicing Occupational Medicine for over 25 years, he initially worked as a Medical Officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, and then as a Corporate Medical Advisor and Medical Director for organizations in the retail and manufacturing industries, nuclear energy sector, police services, healthcare, and education.

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Webinar – Ensuring Compliance: Understanding DOT Testing Regulations

Missed the live event, or looking to revisit the fun?

Our webinar Ensuring Compliance: Understanding DOT Testing Regulations is now available for you to enjoy or share with colleagues.

Join us for an informative and engaging webinar hosted by industry-leading fitness for duty experts, where we will clarify the US Department of Transportation's drug and alcohol testing requirements. Perfect for both newcomers and seasoned professionals, this comprehensive session will cover everything from the history of DOT regulations to specific testing mandates, including who must be tested, what tests are required, and the protocols for supervisors and employees. Gain valuable insights into the collection methods, drug panels, the MRO process, and understand what constitutes a positive alcohol test. We will also explore knowledge violations for employees, the return to duty process, and more.

Webinar Recording – Exploring Oral Fluid Testing in Transportation and Other Safety-Sensitive Industries

Weren't able to attend live, or just want to relive the fun? 

Our webinar Exploring Oral Fluid Testing in Transportation and Other Safety-Sensitive Industries is now available for you to enjoy or share with colleagues.

Join DriverCheck for an insightful webinar on oral fluid testing tailored for safety-sensitive industries, with a special focus on transportation organizations required to comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

  • This session will review the advantages of oral fluid testing, providing a comparison with traditional urine testing methods. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the efficiency, accuracy, and practical benefits of oral fluid testing in ensuring workplace safety and compliance with industry regulations. Discover the latest advancements in point-of-care oral fluid tests, looking at their pivotal role in real-time testing scenarios.

    Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in safety practices and discover how oral fluid testing can add to your approach to maintaining a healthy and safe work environment.

    Host: Dr. Jonathan W. Davids, Corporate Medical Director, DriverCheck

    Dr. Davids is an Occupational Medicine Physician and the Corporate Medical Director of DriverCheck Inc. He oversees all occupational health services, including fitness-for-duty determinations, occupational medical examinations, provincially regulated medical surveillance testing, alcohol and drug testing, and injury management services.

    Practicing Occupational Medicine for over 25 years, he initially worked as a Medical Officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, and then as a Corporate Medical Advisor and Medical Director for organizations in the retail and manufacturing industries, nuclear energy sector, police services, healthcare, and education.

    Speaker: Dr. Melissa Snider Adler, Chief Medical Review Officer, DriverCheck. Physician, Addiction Medicine

    Dr. Snider-Adler is the Chief Medical Review Officer for DriverCheck and is a Board-Certified Addiction Medicine Physician. Dr. Snider-Adler is an Assistant Professor at Queen's University Department of Family Medicine educating residents about addiction medicine. She provides Independent Medical Evaluations of individuals with suspected or known substance use disorders and provides recommendations about fitness for duty and return to work.

    Special Guest: Branden Kearse, Privacy & Compliance Coordinator, DirverCheck

    Branden has been working at DriverCheck for over five years and has focused on all the ins and outs of drug and alcohol testing as well as the DOT regulations. Before DriverCheck he spent several years as a safety coordinator with Greyhound Canada, managing driver safety both off and on the road including drivers’ hours of service, workers’ compensation, driver training, drug & alcohol testing and road safety violations.

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    Oral Fluid Drug Testing

    Articles of Interest:

    Oral Fluid Testing: What You Should Know

    Oral Fluid Drug Testing FAQs

    DOT Authorizes Employers to use Oral Fluid Drug Testing

    New Rule Encourages Department of Transportation to Implement Oral Fluid Testing by 2020

Fitness for Duty Programs | A Panel Discussion

Panelists:
Peter Bartz (Manager – Fitness for Duty, Toronto Transit Commission)
Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler (Chief Medical Review Officer, DriverCheck)
Melissa Roth (Partner, Gowling WLG) Barb Butler (President, Barb Butler & Associates) 

Moderator: Dr. Jonathan W. Davids (Corporate Medical Director, DriverCheck)

Catch this enlightening presentation on fitness for duty programs.

Join us at our next event! For more information about the Fitness for Duty Summit (FFDS), click here.

Health & Wellness in the Workplace | A Panel Discussion

Panelists:
Hari Chettiar (Psychotherapist, Chettiar Counselling & Associates)
Shauna Mann (Regional Clinic Manager – West, DriverCheck)
Andrea Morley (Communications & Wellness Coordinator Healthy Trucker/NAL Insurance)
Shelly Bischoff (CMHA Psychological Health & Safety Practitioner, Ptolemy & Associates Inc.)

Moderator: Dr. Jonathan Davids (Corporate Medical Director, DriverCheck)

Tune in to this illuminating presentation for valuable insights on workplace health and wellbeing.

Join us at our next event! For more information about the Fitness for Duty Summit (FFDS), click here.

Emerging Technology to Assess Fitness for Duty with Dr. Anthony Singhal

Dr. Anthony Singhal is Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Science, and the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta. He is also a member of the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, and is an Integrative Health Network Scholar. Dr. Singhal is a cognitive neuroscientist with expertise in neuroimaging methods such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and electroencephalography (EEG). He does interdisciplinary research with psychiatric populations, driving and human performance, as well as basic research into the neural bases of attention, memory, emotion, and visual-motor control across the lifespan.

Experience this enlightening presentation to learn more about emerging fitness for duty technology.

Join us at our next event! For more information about the Fitness for Duty Summit (FFDS), click here.

Get Up and Move with Andrea Morley

Andrea is the Communications & Wellness Coordinator for NAL Insurance & Healthy Trucker. Working as a Nutritionist, she has spent 8 years educating the trucking industry on living a healthier lifestyle both on and off the road. NAL Insurance is the leading provider of WSIB-Alternative coverage for Owner Operator truck drivers in Canada. In 2013, NAL founded Healthy Trucker, with the mission to provide drivers with the education and resources that they needed to live a healthier lifestyle, improve their safety on the road, and remain in their job for longer. With over 10,000 pounds lost and 4,000 participants over the past several years, Healthy Trucker clients have stepped up to show the industry that it’s possible to get and stay healthy as a driver.

View this insightful presentation on workplace health and fitness.

Join us at our next event! For more information about the Fitness for Duty Summit (FFDS), click here.

Physical Abilities Testing with Shauna Mann

Shauna Mann is our Regional Manager for our Western Canada DriverCheck clinics. She is a physical therapist with 22 years experience specializing in orthopaedics and musculoskeletal assessments, with 10 of those years focused in the occupational health industry.

Watch this illuminating presentation on empowering employers to make informed hiring decisions.

Join us at our next event! For more information about the Fitness for Duty Summit (FFDS), click here.

Accommodation and Fitness for Duty with Melissa Roth

Melissa Roth is a partner in Gowling WLG's Waterloo Region office, practicing in the Employment, Labour & Equalities Group. Melissa works with private and public sector employers on a wide range of issues, including human rights, wrongful dismissals, employment contracts and policies, labour law, workplace investigations, and occupational health and safety.

Watch this educational presentation for insights on substance abuse and mental health.

Join us at our next event! For more information about the Fitness for Duty Summit (FFDS), click here.

Medication Mania with Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler

Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler is the Chief Medical Review Officer for DriverCheck and practices as an Addiction Medicine Physician. She is certified by The American Board of Addiction Medicine and has a Certificate of Added Competence in Addiction Medicine by the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

Check out this enlightening presentation to gain insight into managing prescription medication in safety-sensitive workplaces.

Join us at our next event! For more information about the Fitness for Duty Summit (FFDS), click here.

Reviewing and Updating Your Company Alcohol and Drug Policy with Barb Butler

Barb Butler has worked in the area of alcohol and drug policy development since starting her business in 1989, and more recently this has included the review and update of policies to reflect legal developments, cannabis issues, and more recently remote work issues to name a few. 

Explore this enlightening presentation to gain valuable insights on evaluating your company's alcohol and drug policy.

Join us at our next event! For more information about the Fitness for Duty Summit (FFDS), click here.

Once You Know Better, You Do Better with Shelly Bischoff

Shelly Bischoff is the Founder and Director of Ptolemy & Associates, an Occupational Health Consulting firm based in Calgary. She has specialized her practice in occupational health, psychological health and safety and engagement in the workplace for over 27 years. She is passionate about collaborating with organizations who want to make a difference in the health and well-being of their employees.

View this insightful presentation for valuable information on the impact of assumptions, bias, & perceptions in workplace psychological health and safety.

Join us at our next event! For more information about the Fitness for Duty Summit (FFDS), click here.