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Do your vendors provide good customer service (highly recommended)?
Do you require documentation of staff credentials and training? Have
your service agents complied with the Part 40 specified training
requirements?
Do your vendors follow the correct procedures and use the correct
forms?
Are your vendors staying up-to-date with changes in regulations,
standard procedures, and DHHS guidelines?
Do your vendors have backups in case they are unable to provide the
required services in a timely manner?
Do your vendors have in their possession all appropriate guidelines and
manuals prepared by DHHS and DOT for US DOT drug and alcohol
testing?
Do your vendors belong to any drug and alcohol testing related trade
associations (optional; highly recommended)?
Has a PIE been issued against your vendor? Any vendor affiliates or
contractors?
Are you aware that DOT test results cannot be changed or disregarded?
Are you aware that the employer is responsible for obtaining test results
and other information that is needed for compliance purposes?
If you use the services of a C/TPA, have you as the employer determined
the extent and nature of the services to be provided consistent with the
limitation set forth in 49 CFR Part 40?
CONTRACTOR OVERSIGHT
♦ All safety-sensitive contractors that “stand in the shoes” of the recipient
must have a drug and alcohol testing program that meets the same
requirements as the subrecipient.
Have all safety-sensitive contractors that fall under the regulation been
identified?
Appendix J. Self-Assessment Checklist J-40 August 2002
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