Talking the Whiz Quiz: An HR Guide to Drug Testing

In this episode of Talking the Whiz Quiz, Lori and Gary Oshman of AZC Drug Testing discuss important DOT drug and alcohol testing updates for employers, HR teams, owner-operators, and safety-sensitive workplaces. Gary shares key takeaways from the 2026 NDASA conference, including FMCSA Clearinghouse identity verification changes, concerns around fraudulent Substance Abuse Professionals, the curren...

Episode 7 features Dr. Scott A. Krasner, MD, MPH, FACOEM of Krasner Medical Consultants for a conversation about the Medical Review Officer process and its role in workplace drug testing. Lori and Gary talk with Dr. Krasner about what an MRO does, how prescriptions are documented and verified, what happens with non-negative, invalid, diluted, adulterated, and substituted results, and why the MRO p...

The Collection Process: Where Most Drug Tests Fail Most people think a drug test starts and ends with a specimen cup. In reality, the collection process is the most vulnerable link in your entire testing program. One missed step or a paperwork error can turn a valid test into a fatal flaw that stalls your hiring process for days. Lori and Gary pull back the curtain on the 25-step federal collectio...

Are you overpaying for insurance or risking a costly DOT violation? In this episode of Talking the Whiz Quiz: An HR Guide , Gary and Lori Oshman break down the major Arizona drug testing and federal compliance changes coming in 2026. From marijuana rescheduling to new digital Med-Cert requirements, they share practical guidance to help HR professionals, safety leaders, and fleet managers stay comp...

In this episode of Talking The Whiz Quiz , Lori and Gary break down what employers must do when an employee violates federally regulated drug and alcohol testing rules — and what it takes to properly clear a violation. You’ll learn: • What counts as a DOT “violation” (it’s more than just a positive test) • Why employees must be removed from safety-sensitive duties immediately • Employer responsibi...

Understanding the Designated Employer Representative (DER) role is critical for DOT compliance and workplace drug testing program success. This episode covers everything employers need to know about DER responsibilities, training requirements, and managing drug and alcohol testing programs. What You'll Learn: DER Role & Definition - What is a Designated Employer Representative and why this pos...

In this episode of Talking the Whiz Quiz , Gary and Lori Oschmann from AZC Drug Testing break down one of the most important topics in workplace compliance: random testing and consortiums . We cover: • What random testing is and why employers use it • Key DOT requirements for safety-sensitive employees • The difference between regulated and non-regulated programs • How to use a scientifically vali...

Welcome to the very first episode of Talking the Whiz Quiz: An HR Guide to Drug Testing! In this episode, we’re unpacking what workplace drug testing is really about — and what it’s not. It’s not about catching people; it’s about prevention, safety, compliance, and support for employees and organizations alike. If you’re an HR professional, business owner, or manager , this episode will help you u...