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 The DOT through its rules and regulations has laid strong emphasis on ensuring a drug & alcohol free working environment to reduce the number of accidents and crashes directly related to substance abuse. Through its various agencies it has implemented strict rules and procedures for all industries engaged in providing safety sensitive services.
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) purpose is to establish a program designed to help prevent accidents and injuries resulting from the use of prohibited drugs or the misuse of alcohol by employees who perform safety-sensitive functions in aviation.
It stipulates that Flight crews, flight attendants, flight instructors, air traffic controllers at facilities not operated by the FAA or under contract to the U.S. military, aircraft dispatchers, aircraft maintenance or preventative maintenance personnel, ground security coordinators and aviation screeners are all subject to drug testing. Direct or contract employees of I4 CFR Part 121 or 135 certificate holders, Section 91.147 operators and air traffic control facilities not operated by the FAA or under contract to the US Military are also required to undergo FAA stipulated drug testing.
To seriously deter substance abuse among employees in the safety sensitive aviation sector the DOT encourages employers to have strong drug and alcohol testing programs. Employees who have violated the drug and alcohol testing rules must be removed from safety-sensitive duties immediately. These employees cannot return to safety-sensitive duty until they are referred for evaluation and have successfully complied with treatment recommendations. To prevent drug usage, especially in super sensitive operations such as flying, the DOT encourages air carriers to educate staff members properly on the personal and professional consequences of drug use and alcohol misuse. It is required that airlines comply with DOT regulations and ensure that Supervisors are appropriately trained to identify signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol use.
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Find out more about the FAA rules & regulations for drug & alcohol testing
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Norton Medical Industries offer
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Norton medical Industries offer a complete and comprehensive drug testing & drug screening services that comply with FAA rules & regulations for the aviation industry.
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Pre-employment drug testing
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The FAA stipulates that no employer may hire any individual for a safety-sensitive function unless the employer first conducts a pre-employment test and receives a verified negative drug test result for that individual.
About - Pre employment drug testing has become a common hiring requirement. With the US Department of Labor has estimating that drug use in the workplace costs employers up to $100 billion dollars annually in lost work time, accidents, health care costs and workers compensation costs, more and more employers are implementing drug testing and screening procedures. The majority of all Fortune 500 companies do employee drug testing.
Most pre-employment drug testing is urine-based. This form of testing is considered to be an 'intelligent' test. Generally pre-employment drug screening helps the employer to develop a healthy and more productive working environment, improving profits and also helps in monitoring drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace. Most companies have a written drug testing policy that requires job applicants to be drug-free. All applicants who have received a conditional offer of employment must take a drug test before receiving a final offer of employment.
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Random drug testing
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The FAA requires that the minimum annual percentage rate for random drug testing shall be 50 percent of covered employees.
About - Random drug testing is the most effective format with a growing number of corporations using this form of testing. The objective of a random drug test is deterrence, as the threat of detection is much higher versus other testing methods. The goal of random testing is to discourage drug use among employees by not telling anyone who or when or where they are to be tested in advance.
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Post accident drug testing
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The FAA requires that each employer shall test each employee who performs a safety-sensitive function for the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines, or a metabolite of those drugs in the employee's system if that employee's performance either contributed to an accident or cannot be completely discounted as a contributing factor to the accident. The employee shall be tested as soon as possible but not later than 32 hours after the accident.
About - An employee is required to undergo a drug test after an accident to determine if he/she was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the accident. Post-Accident testing is often used in the transportation, manufacturing, and construction industries or when a company vehicle is involved. This type of testing can reduce the company's liability. Companies that implement this type of testing are often eligible for lower insurance and worker's compensation rates.
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Probable Cause drug testing
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As per FAA requirements each employer must test each employee who performs a safety-sensitive function and who is reasonably suspected of having used a prohibited drug. The decision to test must be based on a reasonable and articulable belief that the employee is using a prohibited drug on the basis of specific contemporaneous physical, behavioral, or performance indicators of probable drug use. At least two of the employee's supervisors, one of whom is trained in detection of the symptoms of possible drug use, must substantiate and concur in the decision to test an employee who is reasonably suspected of drug use
About - Probable drug testing is carried out when an employee is suspected to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol while at work. This term should be defined within a company's Drug Testing policy to prevent discrimination.
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Return to duty drug testing
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According to FAA rules and regulation each employer shall ensure that before an individual is returned to duty to perform a safety-sensitive function, after refusing to submit to a drug test or receiving a verified positive drug test result on a test conducted, the individual shall undergo a return-to-duty drug test. No employer shall allow an individual required to undergo return-to-duty testing to perform a safety-sensitive function unless the employer has received a verified negative drug test result for the individual. The test cannot occur until after the SAP has determined that the employee has successfully complied with the prescribed education and/or treatment.
About - Employees who have violated their companies' drug testing policy and are allowed to return to work must submit to a return-to-duty test. Follow-up tests are conducted unannounced and at least six tests will are generally conducted in the first 12 months after an employee returns to duty. Follow-up testing may also be extended for up to 60 months following return to duty. The test results of all return-to-duty and follow-up tests of the employees must be negative.
Effective August 31, 2009, the Department of Transportation ("DOT") will require employees in safety-sensitive positions to submit to "observed" urination drug testing for all follow-up and return-to-duty drug tests. DOT regulations require these employees to complete substance abuse programs before returning to their safety-sensitive positions.
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Norton Drug Screening Services
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Norton medical Industries offer a comprehensive list of drug screening services for the aviation industry personnel including
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Writing anti-drug & alcohol testing program
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We formulate and customize your company's anti-drug & alcohol testing program to comply with all
state, federal and city laws. If your company already has an anti-drug and alcohol plan, our staff will review it to make certain your plan is an effective deterrent. The written plans are customized to each
company's drug testing requirements.
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DOT Approved & Certified Laboratory Test Results
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SAMHSA certified laboratories will screen samples using only methods approved by
the Federal government. The lab will test for the five substances required by law. Clients' laboratories include Fortune 500 companies and the Federal Government. These labs have processed millions of tests and successfully withstood legal challenges of their test results.
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Online Test Results & Web Reporting
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Negative Drug Test Results Available the Next Working Day Online
Positives Reported by Voice as well as Confidential email or Fax
Employee List That You Can Edit for Correct Random Selection
Random Employee Selection for Drug & Alcohol Testing
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Compliance Officer
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A Compliance Officer from Norton Medical's Client Relation's Department will manage your company's anti-drug and alcohol misuse prevention program and will assist you during every phase of the program.
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Medical Review Officer
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Norton Medical has a full time Medical Review Officer on staff trained in the Federal Drug and Alcohol Abatement program. Each test result is reviewed. Our commitment is to protect both the employee and the employer.
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Reporting and Record Keeping
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Norton Medical will prepare and keep all records for each facility. Records are kept at our location for a minimum of two years. Electronic records are kept indefinitely. In addition, Norton will pull all randoms for each facility. This will ensure confidentiality and impartiality.
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Employee & Supervisor Education
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Norton Medical provides the required one hour employee and two hour supervisor training
materials. We provide worker education materials in English or Spanish. Norton Medical offers on-site training for supervisor's via-video. It is our emphasis on education, both supervisor and employee that separates Norton Medical Industries from other drug and alcohol companies. We believe that a thorough knowledge of drugs, alcohol, and the law is the key to successful prevention programs.
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Database Management
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Norton Medical will maintain strict control over each company's employee census to generate accurate monthly, periodic, and annual reports. Random pulls are generated off-site at our location.
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Litigation Support
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Norton Medical will provide expert support in the unlikely event a drug test result is legally challenged. This support would take the form of witness testimony.
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Audit Support
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Our compliance officers will arrange your drug testing history and prepare reports requested by federal, state or city agencies. These reports may require documentation of drug and alcohol program education for workers and supervisors. Norton Medical will furnish evidence of pre-employment testing, random drug testing and statistical summaries.
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Specimen Collection
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Norton Medical will arrange for specimen collection at any of our preferred locations that are convenient for you or the employee.
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Blind Samples
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Norton Medical will handle the entire blind sample. Quality control requirements are according to 49 CFR, and 655, of the DOT's rules and regulations.
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Reporting
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Norton Medical will prepare and submit any reports that are required by any of your facilities.
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Background Checks
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Norton Medical with Informed Choice provides instant background checks that include criminal check upon employer request.
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SAP Services
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Norton Medical has a network of Ph.D. Psychologists, Members of the American Psychological Association, who are experts in addiction problems, and who are trained in issues related to getting workers back to work and complying with Department of Transportation's requirements.
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Norton Medical Industries leads the way
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Norton medical Industries, with our vast experience in the field of drug testing and screening, understands the sensitivity and concerns of employees when subjected to drug testing. Our highly trained technicians conduct the testing procedures that accord the employees full dignity and privacy.
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At Norton Medical we ensure
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Complete privacy of the employees during testing
Confidentiality of the data and private details submitted
Non invasive and dignified procedures while testing
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