Why Choose On-Time Screening for DOT Return-to-Duty Testing?

• Compliance with DOT Regulations: We ensure that your Return-to-Duty testing is fully compliant with federal DOT regulations, including testing, documentation, and reporting requirements.

• Fast, Reliable Testing: Our services are fast, efficient, and reliable, ensuring timely testing that keeps your business compliant and your workforce safe.

• Certified Medical Review Officers (MROs): Our MROs carefully review and interpret test results to ensure accuracy and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

• Confidential & Professional Process: We handle all testing and result reporting confidentially, protecting both employee privacy and company compliance.

 

How the DOT Return-to-Duty Testing Program Works

1. Employee Completes SAP Program: After an employee violates drug or alcohol policies, they must undergo a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) evaluation. If the employee is determined to be fit for return to work, the SAP will recommend treatment or counseling.

2. Employee Finishes Treatment: The employee must complete the recommended treatment program, which may include counseling, therapy, or education programs designed to address substance abuse issues.

3. Return-to-Duty Testing: Once the SAP clears the employee, they must pass a Return-to-Duty Drug Test. This test ensures that the employee is free of drugs and alcohol and is fit to return to their safety-sensitive position. The test typically involves a urine, oral fluid, or blood sample, depending on the requirements.

4. Lab Analysis & MRO Review: The test sample is sent to a certified laboratory for analysis. Any positive results will be reviewed by a Medical Review Officer (MRO) to ensure that they are accurate and legitimate.

5. Clearance for Return to Work: If the test results are negative (drug-free and alcohol-free), the employee is cleared to return to their safety-sensitive duties. The employee may also be subject to follow-up testing for up to 12 months as part of ongoing monitoring.

 

When is DOT Return-to-Duty Testing Required?

• Following a Policy Violation: DOT Return-to-Duty Testing is required after an employee has violated company or DOT drug and alcohol policies and completed the necessary counseling or treatment programs.

• Before Returning to Safety-Sensitive Work: Employees must pass a return-to-duty drug test before resuming their safety-sensitive duties in any position that is regulated by DOT.

• Ongoing Monitoring: Even after returning to work, employees will be subject to random or scheduled follow-up testing for up to 12 months to ensure continued compliance and sobriety.

 

Benefits of DOT Return-to-Duty Testing

• Workplace Safety: Ensures that employees who return to safety-sensitive positions are drug- and alcohol-free, promoting a safer work environment for everyone.

• Compliance with DOT Regulations: Our program helps your company meet all DOT regulations, avoiding penalties and maintaining good standing with regulatory agencies.

• Employee Accountability: Ensures that employees are held accountable for their actions and meet all the necessary criteria to return to their positions, helping maintain a drug-free workplace.

• Confidential & Professional Service: We provide professional, confidential testing services that respect both employee privacy and organizational requirements.

• Fast, Reliable Results: Our services offer quick turnaround times for test results, so you can ensure that your employee is ready to return to work as soon as possible.