Jazz Aviation Wins the DriverCheck Award for Canada’s Safest Public Transportation Employer!

DriverCheck and Key Media are pleased to announce Jazz Aviation as the recipient of the 2025 DriverCheck Award for Canada’s Safest Public Transportation Employer. The award was presented at the 15th Annual Canada’s Safest Employers Awards Gala in Toronto on October 9, 2025. Click here to read more.

Impairing Prescription Medication Use & Fitness for Duty

At the recent Oil Sands Expo, DriverCheck’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jonathan W. Davids, shared important insights during his presentation “Medication Madness: Impairing Prescription Medication Use & Fitness for Duty.” His talk highlighted the often-overlooked risks that prescription medications can pose in safety-sensitive industries.

Real Cases Real Solutions: Ensuring Workplace Safety with Post-Incident Drug Testing

In safety-sensitive environments, incorporating measures like post-incident drug testing helps ensure a thorough and responsible response to health-related incidents. By taking these steps, employers can ensure the safety and well-being of their employees while maintaining operational efficiency. 

Real Cases Real Solutions: Managing Impairing Prescription Medications in the Workplace

In safety-sensitive workplaces, ensuring the safety and well-being of employees is paramount, especially when it comes to managing the use of prescription drugs in the workplace. This case explores a scenario where an employee's use of a prescription medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) posed a challenge due to company policy. By examining this case, we aim to provide comprehensive insights into managing impairing medications effectively, ensuring both safety and compliance. 

OEMAC’s 2025 Position on Cannabis Use in Safety-Sensitive and Decision-Critical Work

The Occupational and Environmental Medical Association of Canada (OEMAC) has released an updated 2025 position statement addressing the implications of cannabis use in the workplace - specifically within safety-sensitive and decision-critical roles. These roles require high cognitive function and judgment, and impairment can lead to serious safety, performance, or interpersonal consequences. 

Why English Language Proficiency Matters for DOT-Regulated Motor Carrier Companies

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), has recently made it clear: English language proficiency (ELP) is not just a formality - it’s a regulatory requirement that is now being enforced more rigorously by the current US administration.