Compliance & Regulations
Laws, regulations, and record-keeping requirements that govern workplace health and safety programs.
49 CFR Part 382 — DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing
The federal regulation establishing drug and alcohol testing requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers.
Learn more49 CFR Part 40
Federal regulation governing procedures for DOT workplace drug and alcohol testing programs across all DOT agencies.
Learn moreADA — Americans with Disabilities Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities, including rules governing medical examinations and inquiries in employment.
Learn moreCOC — Chain of Custody
A documented process that tracks the handling of a drug test specimen from collection through final reporting to ensure its integrity.
Learn moreClearinghouse Query
An employer search of the FMCSA Clearinghouse database to check a CDL driver for drug/alcohol violations, available as full or limited queries.
Learn moreCSA — Compliance, Safety, Accountability Score
FMCSA's safety measurement system that quantifies motor carrier and driver safety performance using inspection, crash, and investigation data.
Learn moreC/TPA — Consortium / Third-Party Administrator
An organization that manages DOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing programs on behalf of employers, particularly small carriers and owner-operators.
Learn moreCCF — Custody and Control Form
The official Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form used to document the chain of custody for DOT drug test specimens.
Learn moreDER — Designated Employer Representative
An employer-designated individual authorized to receive drug and alcohol test results and make removal/return-to-duty decisions.
Learn moreDQ File — Driver Qualification File
A mandatory file maintained by motor carriers containing documents proving a commercial driver meets all federal qualification standards.
Learn moreDrug Test Cutoff Levels
Concentration thresholds set by SAMHSA that determine whether a drug test specimen is reported as positive or negative.
Learn moreDrug-Free Workplace Act of 1988
A federal law requiring organizations receiving federal contracts or grants to maintain a drug-free workplace through written policies and employee awareness programs.
Learn moreELD — Electronic Logging Device
A device mounted in a commercial motor vehicle that automatically records driving time and Hours of Service data.
Learn moreEmployer Drug & Alcohol Policy
A written workplace policy defining prohibited substance use, testing procedures, consequences for violations, and employee assistance resources.
Learn moreClearinghouse — FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
An FMCSA online database that tracks drug and alcohol program violations for commercial motor vehicle drivers.
Learn moreGHS — Globally Harmonized System
An internationally agreed-upon system for classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information through standardized labels and safety data sheets.
Learn moreHazCom — Hazard Communication Standard
OSHA standard requiring employers to inform and train employees about chemical hazards in the workplace through labels, SDS, and training.
Learn moreHIPAA — Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Federal law establishing privacy and security standards for protected health information (PHI), affecting how occupational health data is handled and shared.
Learn moreHOS — Hours of Service
FMCSA regulations limiting driving and on-duty time for commercial motor vehicle operators to prevent fatigue-related accidents.
Learn moreOSHA 300 Log
An employer record of work-related injuries and illnesses required by OSHA for establishments with 10 or more employees.
Learn moreOSHA Citation
A formal notice of violation issued by OSHA after an inspection finds safety or health standards have been violated.
Learn moreOSHA Recordable Incident
A work-related injury or illness that meets OSHA criteria for recording on the OSHA 300 Log.
Learn morePre-Employment Screening
Health screenings and tests conducted before an individual officially begins employment, including drug tests, physicals, and background checks.
Learn moreRandom Drug Testing Program
An unannounced, unpredictable drug testing program where employees are selected for testing through a scientifically valid random selection process.
Learn moreReasonable Suspicion Testing
Drug or alcohol testing conducted when a trained supervisor observes specific, articulable signs of drug use or alcohol misuse in an employee.
Learn moreReturn-to-Duty Test
A DOT drug and/or alcohol test required before an employee who violated drug/alcohol rules can resume safety-sensitive duties.
Learn moreSDS — Safety Data Sheet
A standardized document providing information about chemical hazards, safe handling, storage, emergency procedures, and disposal.
Learn moreSafety-Sensitive Function
Any duty designated by DOT regulations where impairment could endanger the employee, co-workers, or the public, requiring drug and alcohol testing compliance.
Learn moreSplit Specimen
Division of a urine sample into two bottles (primary "A" and split "B") to allow the donor to request independent re-testing of a positive result.
Learn moreState Drug Testing Laws
State-level laws governing when and how employers can conduct workplace drug testing, which vary significantly in scope and requirements across the United States.
Learn moreWorkers' Compensation Claim
A formal request for benefits under state workers' compensation laws after an employee suffers a work-related injury or occupational illness.
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