Author Archives: Jessica Roley
OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation Proposal
OSHA has been talking about a proposed change to its respirator medical evaluation requirements, and...
Jan
Strategic Planning for Scheduling Drug Tests for Personnel Working in Remote Locations in Alaska
In oil, gas and mining operations, employees often work on rotation schedules and fly into...
Jan
What Counts as “Refusal to Test”? A Guide for Supervisors in Alaska
As a supervisor in safety-sensitive industries in Alaska — whether you’re based in Anchorage, Fairbanks,...
Jan
Oral Fluid Drug Testing Rule Status this 2026
If you are following the changes to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing...
Jan
FMCSA Medical Card and NRII Waiver Updates for 2026: What Truck and Bus Drivers Need to Know
If you drive trucks or buses in the United States, or you have family and...
Jan
Six Months After the New HHS Drug Testing Panels: What Changed for Oral Fluid Testing?
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services updated its federal drug...
Dec
December Safety Talk Toolkit: Winter Hazards & OSHA Expectations
Winter in Alaska brings not only snow but also serious workplace safety challenges. December is...
Dec
Employee Drug Testing in Alaska: Why a Drug-Free Workplace Policy is important for Safety
Employee drug testing is a key part of workplace safety and compliance—especially for high-risk jobs...
Dec
Why Annual Hearing Tests Matter for Workers in High Noise Jobs
Noise Can Slowly Damage Hearing In Alaska’s loudest jobs such as drilling on an oil...
Nov
Why Shorter Wait Times Matter in Employer Health
When a crew is suited up and ready to go, every minute off the job...
Oct