Webinar

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

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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.

    Related Services:

    DOT: Department of Transportation

    Drug and Alcohol Testing

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.

    Related Services:

    Audiometric Testing

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.

    Related Services:

    Drug and Alcohol Testing

    DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing

    Articles of Interest:

    DOT Authorizes Employers to use Oral Fluid Drug Testing

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.

    Related Services:

    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

Business Considerations & Workplace Safety During the Pandemic Webinar

** This session was recorded on Feb 24, 2022. **

Join us as Dr. Jonathan W. Davids, Corporate Medical Director of DriverCheck, presents a webinar on COVID-19 and workplace safety.

  • This educational session is 45 minutes with 15 minutes for Q&A.

    Topics covered include:

    • The past, present, and future state of the global pandemic and the impact on workplaces

    • Update on Omicron variant

    • Rapid antigen testing and how this can keep your employees and workplace safe

    • Vaccination recommendations for workers

    • Effectiveness, safety and boosters

    • Dispelling myths

    In lieu of an attendance fee, we ask that you consider donating to the Canadian Cancer Society.

    All proceeds go directly to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Webinar - Clearing the Air: Helpful Tips for DOT Clearinghouse

We are here to "clear the air" surrounding your US DOT Clearinghouse questions! Welcome to Clearing the Air: Helpful Hints for DOT Clearinghouse" hosted by DriverCheck Privacy and Compliance Coordinator, Branden Kearse.

In this webinar Branden will answer questions such as "What is the Clearinghouse", "What will employers need to do to stay compliant", "How will drivers be identified in the Clearinghouse" and many more.

Clearinghouse officially starts on January 6, 2020.