Drugs

Presence of impairing drugs among fatally injured pilots on the rise, NTSB finds

Washington — A National Transportation Safety Board study of fatal incidents among civil aviation pilots – many of whom were certified to fly commercial...

FMCSA to study non-CDL drivers’ drug and alcohol violations

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration intends to study drug and alcohol violations among commercial motor vehicle drivers who aren’t required to...

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DOT: Medical marijuana ban still in place for safety-sensitive workers

Washington — Truck drivers and other safety-sensitive transportation workers can’t legally use state-licensed medical marijuana despite federal action to ease restrictions under the Controlled...
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NSC helping California employers prepare for opioid-reversal medication requirement

Washington — New resources from the National Safety Council are intended to prepare California employers for a forthcoming requirement to include opioid-reversal medications in...

Oklahoma’s new drug and alcohol policy will affect workers in ‘safety-sensitive’ jobs

Oklahoma City — A new Oklahoma law establishes a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard for workers in “safety-sensitive” jobs, effective Nov. 1. Under H.B. 3127,...

DOT rule acknowledges delay on oral fluid drug testing

Washington — Drug testing for truck drivers and other safety-sensitive transportation workers must continue to be conducted via urine tests until the Department of...

House hearing focuses on ‘emerging’ workplace safety concerns

Washington — Proposed White House budget cuts risk transforming OSHA into an “injury investigation agency instead of an agency that’s out there trying to...
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Lawmakers urge HHS to clear ‘barriers’ to alternative DOT drug testing methods

Washington — Six House Republicans want the Department of Health and Human Services to remove “regulatory barriers” they believe have slowed the implementation of...

Editor’s Note: Be proactive on opioid overdose response

If your organization is a National Safety Council member, you’re probably aware of NSC’s advocacy surrounding the use of naloxone. Commonly known by the...

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