Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Oil & Gas Industry Groups Developing Alcohol-Drug Program Guide

International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (OGP) and IPIECA, a global oil and gas industry association for environmental and social issues through their joint Health Committee, are partnering with Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA) to develop a alcohol and drug program guideline for oil and gas contractors. The goal is to help contractors simplify their programs and achieve contract compliance.

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According to the groups, the guideline will cover:
  • drug testing panel, along with frequency, type and testing matrixes;
  • alcohol testing frequency, type, testing matrixes and cut-offs;
  • definition of safety sensitive;
  • definition of covered employees and locations;
  • collector/collection credentials and process;
  • medication disclosure/fitness for duty for safety-sensitive workers;
  • medical review of test results;
  • laboratory qualifications;
  • reporting, recordkeeping and noncompliance requirements;
  • supervisor and employee training.
If interested in contributing to the development of this guideline, contact DATIA's Laura Shelton.