Random Drug Testing Program: Employer's Quick Guide
Everything employers need to know about Random Testing — who needs it, what's included, and how to find a provider through BlueHive.
What Is Random Testing?
Managed random drug and alcohol testing program with selection, scheduling, and compliance tracking.
Random Drug Testing Programs provide ongoing deterrence against drug and alcohol use through unpredictable selection and testing of employees. DOT regulations require random testing at specific annual rates, and many non-regulated employers implement random testing as part of comprehensive drug-free workplace programs.
Who Needs This Service?
- DOT-regulated employers
- Transportation companies
- Companies with drug-free workplace policies
- Safety-sensitive employers
- Government contractors
What's Included
A typical Random Testing appointment includes:
- Computer-generated random selection
- DOT-compliant selection rates
- Automated notification system
- Testing scheduling coordination
- Compliance tracking and reporting
Turnaround time: Ongoing program
Typical cost: $50–$150
How It Works
- Setup — Establish testing pool and selection parameters.
- Selection — System randomly selects employees for testing.
- Notification — Selected employees notified and scheduled for testing.
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