or non DOT. It is the best tool employ- ers have for deterring drug and alcohol use in the workplace. Critically impor- tant is that these programs are managed correctly in compliance with federal and state regulations and best practices. Do- ing so will insure that the program works effectively and helps to: • Save lives and prevents injuries. • Aid employers in identifying workers with substance abuse issues and facilitate their treatment.
• Allow employees to easily say no to illegal drug use. “No, thanks. Tey drug test at work.”
• Reduce employer liability. • Maintain a fair way of testing.
DATIA offers some great training for both
employers and TPAs to keep current on regulations and to effectively run random drug and alcohol testing programs. I highly recommend that both TPAs and Designated Employer Representatives (DER) atend the DATIA Designated Employer Rep- resentative Course. TPAs managing drug and alcohol testing programs for employers should also atend the DATIA Advanced Drug Testing Management Course. Visit the DATIA web site (
www.DATIA.org) to learn more about these education and training op- portunities. Proper training and consistent re-training along with consistent policies and procedures are the keys to preventing the mistakes that were outlined above. ❚
Joe Reilly entered the world of drug testing in 1993, he is well known throughout the industry and considered a leading expert on workplace drug testing issues. Joe
served for nine years on the DATIA Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from 2004–2008. Joe is currently a Regional Certified Professional Collector Trainer (RCPCT) for DATIA and is available for DATIA CPC training in all areas of Florida. He is also active in assisting buyers and sell- ers in the drug testing industry work through the merger and/or acquisition process and provides various other consulting and train- ing services.
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