Blog Post Two

As the SAP, I also must develop and direct a follow-up testing plan for the employee returning to work following successful compliance with recommendations of the initial evaluation. The number and frequency of unannounced follow-up tests is directed by the SAP and must consist of at least six tests in the first 12 months following the employee's return to safety sensitive duties. If poly-substance use has been indicated, the follow-up testing plan should include testing for drugs as well as alcohol (for the alcohol rule violator), and for alcohol as well as drugs (for the drug rule violator). Follow-up testing can last up to 60 months, but can be terminated by you any time after 1 year (if all tests recommended up to that point are completed). This follow-up testing requirement is in addition to tests accomplished through the employer's random testing program.