Certified Training Solutions is proud to announce that our FRA Post-accident Determination Training and Supervisor Reasonable Suspicion Training courses have been APPROVED as Model Courses by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Railroad Administration for use by regulated employers. Employers: You may find the course names & ID numbers by logging into your account […]
Read MoreThe Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the use of the 2017 Federal CCF as of August 8, 2017. However, if you have a current supply of the 2014 forms, you may continue to use them through June 30, 2018. The new version of the CCF contains minor changes, including removing the checkbox […]
Read MoreAre you ready for the expected changes to the DOT Rules on October 1, 2017? If you engage in DOT or Federal drug and alcohol testing, we urge you to read about the proposed (likely) Rule changes and prepare yourself in advance. Example: It is proposed that all specimen collectors, breath alcohol technicians, screening test […]
Read MoreFederal Railroad Administration (FRA) form 6180.73 has been updated! In the event of a railroad accident or incident, be sure your post-accident testing materials are current. YOU are responsible for ensuring that FRA post-accident toxicological testing materials and forms are up-to-date. You may find the new FRA form 6180.73 here: https://www.fra.dot.gov/eLib/details/L02782#p1_z10_gD_s10_lOT_lRO Also be sure that all […]
Read MoreStarting June 12, 2017, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Part 219 drug and alcohol testing Rules now cover maintenance of way (MOW) employees. With this change, persons supervising these newly-regulated employees must have Post-accident Determination training (as required by 49 CFR Part 219.11(g), along with Supervisor Reasonable Suspicion (Signs & Symptoms of drug and alcohol […]
Read MoreCustody and Control Form (CCF) for Federal Drug Testing Expires Today Attention specimen collectors and employers of DOT-covered employees: The current Federal Drug Testing Custody & Control Form (CCF) expires today, May 31, 2017. However, a newer version of the CCF has not yet been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Therefore, collectors […]
Read MoreAt Certified Training Solutions, we often receive calls from prospective customers asking for assistance in starting their own drug and alcohol testing business. We are always prepared to help, and we offer the initial required training courses/certifications and supplies needed to break into this business. In fact, we receive so many of these types of […]
Read MoreBecoming a Professional Specimen Collector – one that is qualified to perform DOT collections – is not difficult. There are steps that should be followed, and the Department of Transportation lists very specific training requirements to become a “qualified” collector. What sort of background do I need to become a Specimen Collector for DOT drug […]
Read MoreThis article will teach you how to become a professional breath alcohol technician (BAT) – one that is qualified to perform the full Department of Transportation alcohol testing process. There are steps that must be followed, and the Department of Transportation Regulations list very specific training requirements to become a breath alcohol technician. What sort of […]
Read MoreShould I get trained as a BAT or STT — What’s the difference?In the highly-regulated world of Department of Transportation (DOT) alcohol and drug testing, following the DOT’s Part 40 Rules regarding training remains a crucial piece to a successful and compliant testing program. At Certified Training Solutions, we often receive calls from potential customers that […]
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