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Substance Abuse Testing Compliance Checklist
Policy Development and Distribution
Draft a comprehensive Substance Abuse Policy in accordance with federal, state, and local laws
Ensure policy includes definitions, prohibited behavior, testing requirements, consequences of policy violations, and return-to-duty process
Distribute the policy to all employees and obtain written acknowledgments of receipt and understanding
Employee Education and Training
Provide education materials to employees about the effects and consequences of prohibited drug use on personal health, safety, and the work environment
Conduct training sessions for supervisors that include physical, behavioral, and performance indicators of probable substance use
Maintain records of training and education provided to employees and supervisors
Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures
Implement pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing
Ensure testing is performed by SAMHSA-certified laboratories and that split specimen testing is available
Maintain confidentiality of test results and ensure they are stored in secure locations with controlled access
Record Keeping and Reporting
Keep accurate records of all drug and alcohol testing information for a minimum of five years
Prepare and maintain annual summary reports of your testing program's results
Report testing data to the appropriate federal, state, or local agencies as required by law
Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Identify a qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) to evaluate employees who have violated substance abuse policies
Provide employees with information about the availability of assistance through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Ensure that employees who have violated the substance abuse policy are evaluated and receive any required treatment as recommended by the SAP
Auditing and Compliance Review
Regularly review and update the substance abuse policy and testing program to ensure compliance with changing laws and regulations
Conduct periodic internal audits of drug and alcohol testing records and procedures
Respond promptly to any audit findings or regulatory authority feedback and implement corrective actions as necessary
