FMCSA Regulatory Change Coming to 413 (Effective Jan. 6, 2023)

Effective January 6th, 2023, the current requirement to complete a drug and alcohol background check using Form 413 when hiring a new driver will no longer be required. This is because the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse will contain the minimum 3-year history on most regulated drivers, as required under the DOT drug and alcohol regulation Title 49 CFR Part 382.413.

Why Organizations Should Utilize Physical Abilities Testing

Strains and sprains caused by overexertion are the most common workplace injuries

  • Physical abilities testing can determine a worker’s current fitness to perform their employment duties, reducing the risk of occupational injury

  • Only the essential physical abilities required for the job are assessed, safely and efficiently, by qualified professionals in a clinical setting

Spirometry Testing Has Returned – Here’s What You Need to Know

Employers are required by provincial legislation to implement protective measures in workplaces with known respiratory hazards (e.g., coal dust, asbestos, silica, isocyanates). The goal is to prevent workers from inhaling such hazards, which could cause occupational lung diseases and other complications over the course of their employment. Legislation can vary by province.