"Our Consortia Provides Mandated Semi-Anuual and MIS Reports "

Drug testing for businesses is an important component of any substance abuse program, particularly when the health and safety of others are at risk.

Cedar Springs Associates, Inc. provides comprehensive drug and alcohol testing services for various types of business, customized training and policy development throughout the United States.

January 1, 1996 ALL companies with one or more CDL drivers, including owner operators are required to be in a random testing consortia.

SPECIAL PACKAGE "On-Board Drug Testing Package" designed for drivers to meet D.O.T. requirements for random or post-accident drug and alcohol testing on the road.

Types of drug & alcohol testing we offer:

PRE-EMPLOYMENT

Drug test performed with a negative result before hiring or before performing a "safety-sensitive" function for the first time, or a transfer to a "safety-sensitive," such as a CDL holder.

REASONABLE SUSPICION

When a trained supervisor observes behavior or appearance that is characteristic of alcohol or drug abuse.

POST-ACCIDENT

When an employee is involved in a work related accident or incident, where injury of oneself or other employees took place or when a CDL driver is involved in a DOT recorable accident. Criteria: death, injury, tow, on either side, even if driver is not at fault. Alcohol test is to be performed within 2 hours, not to exceed 8 hours and drug test is to be performed within 8 hours not to exceed 32 hours.

RANDOM

On an unannounced basis, just before or shortly after performing a "safety-sensitive" function. CSA has computer generated random consortia services.

RETURN-TO-DUTY

When an individual has violated the prohibited alcohol or drug conduct according to company's policy and procedures, they need to successfully complete a return-to-duty test in order to return to a "safety-sensitive" position, after completing the DOT required recommendation from a Certified Substance Abuse Professional.

FOLLOW-UP

When an individual has violated the prohibited alcohol or drug conduct according to company's policy and procedures, 6 unannounced tests in the first 12 month after the individual returns to duty (after having successfully passed a return-to-duty test.) Tests may be extended for up to 60 months.

Drivers are required to have an evaluation by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and complete all recommendations as part of employment continuation.

BASELINE

When a company does a sweep of all employees and/or sub-contractors.

Some states are offering discounts for Worker's Compensation premiums when a company is in a drug testing program.

Some insurance companies also offer a discount on premiums when your company is in a drug testing program.

Cedar Springs Associates, is committed to serving its community by creating opportunities for employers in Idaho and nationwide to develop and implement an effective Drug-Free Workplace Program.

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208-733-1199

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