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Reminder to Make Annual Inquiries for MVR/Clearinghouse

December 9, 2021 / By TEAM Professional Services / Compliance & Safety

Employers of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) employees are required to run motor vehicle reports (MVRs) annually. Additionally, FMCSA Clearinghouse requires limited queries on drivers performed annually. The FMCSA requires that motor carriers make an inquiry for the MVR of each employed driver. This requirement involves inquiries made at least once every 12 months. Also, employers also must conduct …

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PHMSA Issues New Pipeline Safety Regulations

November 23, 2021 / By TEAM Professional Services / Compliance & Safety, Industry Info

Earlier this month, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a rule that expands Federal pipeline safety oversight to all onshore gas-gathering pipelines. It applies regulations to thousands of miles of unregulated gas-gathering pipelines.

DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Fentanyl & Fake Prescription Pills

November 2, 2021 / By TEAM Professional Services / Compliance & Safety, Health & Wellness, Industry Info

Earlier this year, the DEA issued a Public Safety Alert warning of the increased availability of fake prescription pills. These lethal counterfeit pills may contain fentanyl and methamphetamine, which leads to great risks for employers and the public.

FMCSA Issues New Rule For States & CDL Operators

October 19, 2021 / By TEAM Professional Services / Compliance & Safety, Industry Info

A new rule impacting CDL drivers goes into effect next month, and states are already working on compliance. These types of regulation changes regarding driver prohibitions at the state level can impact DOT and non-DOT businesses.

CBD Products and Impact on Drug Test Results

September 27, 2021 / By TEAM Professional Services / Compliance & Safety, Health & Wellness

The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 changed the working definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act, declaring that hemp-derived products containing no more than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, are not considered controlled substances. This new designation led to a flurry of unregulated CBD products hitting markets nationwide, which in turn affects drug testing that could impact your business. Because …

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Substance Use and Overdose Deaths Increase During COVID-19 Pandemic

March 30, 2021 / By TEAM Professional Services / Health & Wellness

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As outlined in a previous post, early studies during the COVID-19 pandemic showed substance use increasing as a result of stress, anxiety/depression and boredom. While we can’t yet determine the full impact of COVID on substance use, available data continues to show an alarming increase in usage and overdose deaths.

FMCSA Clearinghouse Reports Over 56,000 Violations Recorded in 2020

March 30, 2021 / By TEAM Professional Services / Industry Info

During its first year of implementation, over 56,000 drug and alcohol violations were reported to the FMCSA Clearinghouse. Of the reported violations, 82% were for positive drug tests. This data and other statistics published in the Clearinghouse’s 2020 final summary report, reinforces the importance of the Clearinghouse for roadway safety.

Revisions Approved for Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF)

September 17, 2020 / By TEAM Professional Services / Industry Info

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Aug. 17, 2020, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved the revised Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF). DOT employers and their service agents (collectors, laboratories, MROs) are required to begin using the revised CCF by August 31, 2021. The revised CCF can be viewed here.

Employee Drug & Alcohol Use Rising During COVID-19

July 7, 2020 / By TEAM Professional Services / Health & Wellness

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In a study conducted by The Recovery Village® , 63% of employed participants said they’d increased their substance use during COVID-19. This statistic supports expert predictions that substance abuse will rise throughout the pandemic, in addition to rates of addiction afterward due to stress, isolation, boredom and decreased access to recovery resources. With substance abuse increasing and quarantine continuing, it’s important for …

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OSHA Increases Efforts to Enforce Silica Standards

March 4, 2020 / By TEAM Professional Services / Compliance & Safety, Industry Info

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Jan. 4, 2020, OSHA revised its National Emphasis Program (NEP) to identify and reduce or eliminate worker exposures to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in general industry, maritime, and construction. The NEP targets specific industries expected to have the highest numbers of workers exposed to silica and focuses on enforcement of the new silica standards.