Frequently Asked Questions
What do standard drug screenings cost?
SSA makes pricing on drug screenings simple and easy to understand. Visit our Drug Screening page or Background Screening page for detailed pricing information.
We don't have an HR department. Can you help us?
Absolutely. SSA can provide any company with no HR department a fully managed program for pre-employment testing and screening. Learn more here.
Can you partner with Property Managers for tenant screenings?
Absolutely. SSA can partner with any residential property managers to provide a single system for background screenings for new tenants. Learn more here.
How much experience do you have in security & safety?
Our founder Revere Christofe has over 40+ years of experience in safety, security, compliance, training and more. Learn more about Revere here.
What are the Benefits of Being a Drug-Free Workplace
Button- Improve Employee Performance
- Increase Safety Performance
- Reduced Job-Related Incident-Accidents
- Reduce Worker's Compensation Rates
- Demonstrate a Drug Free Workplace
Why Urine Drug Test your employee?
Urine is most often the preferred test substance because of ease of collection. Concentrations of drugs and metabolites also tend to be high in the urine, allowing longer detection times than concentrations in the serum allow.
Common Types of Drug Tests
- Urine
- Saliva
- Hair
- Blood
What are Common Areas for Drug Testing?
Common areas for drug testing include workplace pre-employment and random testing, the military, athletics, legal and criminal situations post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion, return-to-work, and for cause.
What are the Federal DOT Alcohol Drug Testing Requirements?
- Breath Alcohol Test (BAT)
- 5-Panel Drug test - amphetamines, benzodiazepines, opioids, marijuana, cocaine, phencyclidine [PCP]
What Federal Agencies fall under DOT Testing Requirements?
- CDL drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles on public roads
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Federal Highway Administration-FHWA
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration-FMCSA
- Federal Railroad Administration-FRA
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
- Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
- Maritime Administration (MARAD)
What is a Non-DOT Alcohol Drug Testing?
- Breath Alcohol
- 10-Panel Drug Test
- 12-Panel
- 15-Panel
Can someone 'cheat' on a drug test?
What are some examples of Drug Cheating?