Overview
FRA DER Training Addendum
Upon completion of this course, supervisors working in the railroad industry, regulated by the Federal Railroad Administration, will have the skills to take on the role of Designated Employer Representative, with specialized knowledge about the drug and alcohol testing practices and processes required by the FRA. The individual in this critical position is responsible for ensuring employer compliance with federally mandated drug and alcohol testing regulations and FRA-specific requirements. This addendum is an enhancement to the self-guided Designated Employer Representative (DER) training. The course details the protocols and processes required by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under 49 CFR Part 219 for certain employees in the railroad industry where they differ from or expand on the drug and alcohol testing procedures outlined in 49 CFR Part 40. It is critical for the DER to understand and follow the particular requirements of the transportation mode that regulates their industry. The employer risks non-compliance when following DOT protocols, but not those of their modal agency. DERs working with railroad employees must be knowledgeable about the guidelines presented in 49 CFR Part 219 in addition to those covered in 49 CFR Part 40.
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Course Bundle Offer
Includes 2 Courses
Bundle Price
$349.00
Designated Employer Representative Training (FRA)
FRA Designated Employer Representative (DER) Training
Managing Compliance in the Railroad Industry
Railroad operations present unique safety challenges that require strict adherence to Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) drug and alcohol testing regulations. Our FRA DER Training Course provides the specialized knowledge needed to oversee testing programs for railroad employees performing safety-sensitive functions.
Designed for rail carriers, short-line railroads, passenger rail systems, contractors, and compliance professionals, this course focuses on FRA regulations under 49 CFR Part 219 and DOT procedures outlined in 49 CFR Part 40.
Participants will learn how to administer testing programs for covered railroad employees, manage post-accident toxicological testing requirements, respond to reasonable suspicion situations, and coordinate testing activities following major incidents and accidents. Special emphasis is placed on FRA-specific accident testing requirements, employee coverage determinations, and regulatory reporting obligations.
Topics include:
* FRA drug and alcohol testing requirements
* Covered service employee classifications
* Reasonable suspicion and reasonable cause testing
* Post-accident toxicological testing procedures
* Return-to-duty and follow-up testing
* Recordkeeping and documentation requirements
* FRA audits and compliance reviews
* Coordination with MROs, SAPs, and laboratories
* Employee removal and reinstatement procedures
This course helps DERs confidently navigate the complex regulatory environment of the railroad industry while supporting operational safety, regulatory compliance, and accident prevention.
All Courses Included in this Bundle:
DER Training- Designated Employer Representative
FRA DER Training Addendum
(This Course)
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Course price:
$49