Do I need to verify a DOT employee’s prior drug and alcohol testing history? Yes! Before you hire or transfer someone into a safety-sensitive position, you must check the person’s DOT drug and ...
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, U.S., September 8, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Spark Training Solutions, a software safety, compliance and drug & alcohol testing company, announced a name change to Spark TS™ ...
Over the past several years, many questions have come up regarding the use of cannabidiol (CBD) and Medical Marijuana. Many states have regulations that differ from the Department of Transportation's ...
In 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) established the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse). The Clearinghouse is a database which ...
With texting and social media, it is easy to spread information. But effective safety programs have plans in place to share information not only quickly but accurately. The Dangers of Inaccurate or ...
ST. PAUL, MN, USA, May 31, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Spark Training Solutions, a railroad safety, compliance training and drug & alcohol testing company, announced a technology development ...
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has done a good job providing collection agents with information on maintaining the integrity of a collection event. As a DOT employer, how good of a job have ...
WASHINGTON, April 26, 2022– The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association ( ASLRRA ) announces its newest Member Discount Program provider,Spark Training Solutions, a railroad software ...
It's been almost a year since 49 CFR Part 243 has gone into effect for contractors and short line railroads. And for many, there is already a need to update your FRA 243 submissions, which just got ...
ST. PAUL, MN, USA, March 1, 2022/EINPresswire.com/ -- Spark Training Solutions, a railroad safety and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) compliance provider, announced today that Holly Rainwater ...
Do you have questions about implementing the new recent changes for Mechanical employees in 49 CFR Part 219? During this webinar, Holly Rainwater, Vice-President of Drug and Alcohol Programs at Spark ...
On February 2, 2022, FRA published a Final Rule updating 49 CFR Part 219 to include Mechanical Employees. This post provides a brief update on what is changing and when. Several changes to PAT ...
Compliance is all about your ability to show your company is compliant with regulatory requirements. While this regulation is focused on training, there are a handful of records you should be ...
While railroads can use their operational testing program for the required periodic oversight in 243, there are some differences you should be aware of. What are the Periodic Oversight Requirements ...
Your 243 submission is done. But now you are hiring, are you ready to implement your plan? Here are a couple of ideas to help make the transition from planning to implementation easier. Document your ...
Training is a form of education but it is significantly different from traditional education. Why? Training initiatives should have a clear and defined business purpose; which means training should ...
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