Drug and Alcohol Awareness
OHR’s Occupational Medical Services (OMS) department is responsible for providing occupational medical services to promote the health, wellness, and productivity of the County workforce. OMS provides cost-effective and responsive occupational health services to all MCG employees, including pre-employment evaluations and disability case management. Our services include all public safety units within the County, including career and volunteer firefighters.
Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedures and Forms
Non-DOT Drug-Free Workplace (MCPR Section 32-3)
Non-DOT Probable Cause Checklist
Authorization & Release Forms for Non-DOT
DOT Covered Employees (MCPR Section 32-4 and 32-5)
DOT 49 CFR Part 40 Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures
FTA Reasonable Suspicion Checklist
FMCSA Reasonable Suspicion Checklist
Prescription Drug Notification for CDL Holders
DOT Notice Regarding Marijuana Use
Regulations and Resources
MCPR Section 32 - Employee Drug and Alcohol Use and Drug and Alcohol Testing (amended 7/18/2023)
Fire and Rescue 26-08 Substance Abuse Testing and Rehabilitation
IAFF CBA
FOP CBA - Appendix A Prevention of Substance Abuse Employee Rehabilitation Procedure
Drug-Free Workplace Training
Drug and Alcohol Testing Information
Effective 2021 changes are being made to drug and alcohol testing procedures. Random tests will be performed by appointment only. Supervisors must schedule appointments 1–3 days in advance for tests that will take place during regular business hours; Monday through Friday between 7:00 am – 7:00 pm. OMS also has business hours two Saturday's per month. See dates below.
Post Accident, Reasonable Suspicion and For Cause tests can still be done on a walk-in basis. Please call 240-777-5118 to advise us you are coming for these types of tests.
After-hours testing, between the hours of 7:01 pm – 6:59 am Monday through Friday, weekends, and holidays will be conducted in OMS on an appointment basis only by calling 410-991-1266 to schedule an appointment at least one hour before your planned arrival in OMS. For questions, email [email protected].
| Sat, Jan 10 | Sat, Apr 11 | Sat, Jul 18 | Sat, Oct 10 |
| Sat, Jan 24 | Sat, Apr 25 | Sat, Jul 25 | Sat, Oct 24 |
| Sat, Feb 07 | Sat, May 16 | Sat, Aug 08 | Sat, Nov 07 |
| Sat, Feb 21 | Sat, May 30 | Sat, Aug 22 | Sat, Nov 21 |
| Sat, Mar 07 | Sat, Jun 6 | Sat, Sep 12 | Sat, Dec 05 |
| Sat, Mar 21 | Sat, Jun 27 | Sat, Sep 26 | Sat, Dec 12 |
| >>> Saturday hours: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm | |||
Contact Guidance Resources for 24/7 support:
Phone 855-350-1750
TDD: 800-697-0353
Online: www.guidanceresources.com
Web ID: MCG
Personal issues, planning for life events or simply managing daily life can impact your life, family, and work. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP), ComPsych Guidance Resources, provides free, confidential support and resources to help you manage life's changes and challenges.
MCG employees and their family members have access to:
- Confidential counseling
- Financial planning, legal support, online will preparation
- Concierge services to help you move, find child care, buy a home, care for a pet, and more