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# Partners In Safety

Partners In Safety and Medicine, PLLC.

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- [News](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/news/) - Call Partners in Safety for DOT Physicals and Driver Drug Testing in Dutchess County. Offering DOT Physicals from Wappingers Falls to Nanuet NY.
- [Dr Russell Kamer: America's youth need better education on marijuana](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/dr-russell-kamer-americas-youth-need-better-education-on-marijuana/) - https://www.foxnews.com/video/6313390009112 Partners in Safety medical director Russell Kamer, MD appeared on a FoxNews segment about President Biden’s pardon of people convicted of simple possession of marijuana. While praising the President’s pardon, Dr. Kamer pointed out that young people have grown up thinking that marijuana is harmless. “Marijuana is not a beneficial medicine. It is an
- [Partners In Safety Is Open](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/partners-safety-open/) - We are providing full services at all locations. We ask that you call ahead to schedule appointments to maintain proper social distancing. Orange County: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm - Non-Emergency Drug Screens 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Rockland County: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm - Non-Emergency Drug Screens
- [How is COVID-19 affecting DOT drug and alcohol testing?](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/covid-19-affecting-dot-drug-alcohol-testing/) - We have received many questions about how DOT drug and alcohol testing is affected by the Coronavirus crisis. The DOT issued guidance on March 23 about Drug and Alcohol Testing. Nothing is suspended but it is understood that some testing, training or other components of the testing programs may not be possible. Full documents
- [FMCSA's Drug Testing Rate Increases to 50% on January 1, 2020](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/fmcsas-drug-testing-rate-increases-50-january-1-2020/) - December 27, 2019 Federal Register: "The FMCSA announces that it is increasing the minimum annual percentage rate for random controlled substances testing for drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) requiring a commercial driver’s license (CDL) from the current rate of 25 percent of the average number of driver positions to 50 percent of the average
- [Use of Marijuana Oils or Marijuana Infused Commercial products](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/use-marijuana-oils-marijuana-infused-commercial-products/) - Recent interest and the commercial availability of marijuana oils and marijuana-infused food products have prompted inquiries about their use and subsequent effect on urine drug test results for individuals who have used these products. Others have asked about the content of products labelled as “containing Cannabidiol (CBD).” The marijuana analyte tested in urine
- [Goethals Bridge Project Wins Excellence in Safety Award](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/goethals-bridge-project-wins-excellence-safety-award/) - Partners in Safety's On-Site personnel at The Goethals Bridge played a major role in the health and safety of all involved in this project. Click link below for entire article on the safety award. https://www.enr.com/articles/45224-goethals-bridge-enr-new-yorks-project-of-the-year
- [Partners in Safety Proud to be a Part of Award Winning Project](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/partners-safety-proud-part-award-winning-project/) - Beginning in 2014 through 2018, Partners in Safety provided personnel at work-site clinics and was an integral part of the Goethals Bridge Replacement Project winning the Excellence in Safety Award. Click link below to read the entire article. http://newsroom.kiewit.com/news/award-winning-year-for-the-goethals-bridge-replacement-project/
- [FTA Testing Rates to Increase Effective January 1, 2019](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/fta-testing-rates-increase-effective-january-1-2019/) - FTA Minimum Random Drug Testing Rate Will Increase To 50 Percent Effective January 1, 2019, the minimum random drug testing rate for FTA employers will increase to 50 percent of all covered employees. 49 CFR Part 655.45(b) requires the FTA Administrator to raise the minimum annual random drug testing rate from 25 percent to 50
- [Partners in Safety Voices Opinion on Recreational Marijuana (WAMC - Northeast Public Radio)](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/partners-safety-voices-opinion-recreational-marijuana-wamc-northeast-public-radio/) - http://www.wamc.org/post/nys-marijuana-legalization-listening-session-held-newburgh NYS Marijuana Legalization Listening Session Held In Newburgh By Allison Dunne • 22 hours ago Hudson Valley residents had a chance to weigh in on the legalization of adult-use marijuana in New York. They did so in Newburgh Monday night at one of 17 listening sessions being held across the state. In July, the
- [Partners In Safety Voices Opinion on Recreational Marijuana at Local Forum (Recordonline.com)](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/partners-safety-voices-opinion-recreational-marijuana-local-forum/) - Newburgh forum explores possible legal pot in NY - News - recordonline.com - Middletown, NY By Leonard Sparks Sep 28 at 10:40 PM Ophra Wolfe gave reasons why the state should legalize it. Ursula Clancy came to criticize it. Supporters and opponents of legalizing marijuana filled a room at SUNY Orange's City of Newburgh campus on Monday to air
- [NEW YORK OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Letter to New York State Health Commissioner Opposing Recreational Marijuana](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/new-york-occupational-environmental-medical-association-letter-new-york-state-health-commissioner-opposing-recreational-marijuana/) - On behalf of The New York Occupational and Environmental Medical Association (NYOEMA), our Board of Directors strongly opposes the legalization of recreational marijuana. As the New York chapter of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM), the pre–eminent physician–led organization that champions the health of workers, safety of workplaces, and quality of environments,
- [Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to Allow Insulin Requiring Diabetics to Drive Commercial Vehicles](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/federal-motor-carrier-safety-administration-allow-insulin-requiring-diabetics-drive-commercial-vehicles/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published new regulations today that permit drivers with a stable insulin regimen and properly controlled insulin-treated diabetes to be qualified to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. Previously, insulin requiring diabetics were prohibited from driving CMVs in interstate commerce unless they obtained an exemption from FMCSA,
- [Take a closer look at the implications of legalizing recreational pot: Letter](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/take-closer-look-implications-legalizing-recreational-pot-letter/) - The Sept. 5 editorial, "NY Health Officials Make Compelling Case to Legalize Pot," uncritically repeated the assertions of New York State Department of Health's (NYSDOH) report that reached the conclusion that legal pot's benefits outweighed its risks. The report documented serious harms, but minimized them: youth past-month marijuana use increased 20 percent after legalization in Colorado; "8.9 to 30 percent of
- [New Federal CCF Form](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/new-federal-ccf-form/) - As of July 1, 2018 the “old” 2014 Federal CCF “expired” and now the updated CCF version has to be used for all DOT urine drug tests. If the expired CCF is used at the collection site it must be accompanied by a Memorandum of Correction (MOC) prepared by the collector. The new form can
- [ACT NOW: Important Drug Testing Changes](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/act-now-important-drug-testing-changes/) - ACT NOW: Important drug testing changes Changes to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) drug-testing regulations took effect January 1, 2018 and already we are seeing a major impact. The percentage of laboratory positive tests has doubled and the number of safety warnings issued by the MRO has gone up even more. If you act
- [New York State DMV Issues Reminder on Bus Driver Medical Policies](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/new-york-state-dmv-issues-reminder-bus-driver-medical-policies/) - This August, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminded bus carriers and certified examiners about policies pertaining to bus drivers’ Federal Medical Examination Forms and an update to Article 19-A diabetic follow-up examinations. The DMV stated that bus carriers must keep a copy of drivers’ original Article 19-A examination forms on file.
- [5 Key Facts to Know About Synthetic Drug Use](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/5-key-facts-know-synthetic-drug-use/) - Synthetic cannabinoids are man-made chemical substances that are marketed as a “legal” way to achieve a high. These dangerous and often illegal drugs are considered to be a public health issue, as an increasing number of users end up in emergency rooms each year because of these substances. There are many varieties of synthetic drugs
- [Marijuana Use Exceeds Cigarette Use Among College Students for First Time](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/marijuana-use-exceeds-cigarette-use-among-college-students-first-time/) - A recent study found that, for the first time, daily marijuana use is more common than daily cigarette use among U.S. college students. According to survey findings, marijuana use among college students is at the highest rate since 1980, with approximately one in 17 college students smoking marijuana daily or almost daily. The survey was
- [CDC Report Shows Substantial Increase in Heroin Abuse](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/cdc-report-shows-substantial-increase-heroin-abuse/) - A recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that heroin use among adults in the U.S. significantly increased during the period between 2002 and 2013. Data from the report demonstrated that adults’ increased use of heroin was seen across every income level, age group and gender. The CDC research
- [Easy Steps to Prepare for a Drug Test](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/easy-steps-prepare-drug-test/) - Many employers across the U.S. require their employees to participate in standardized drug testing. Research has demonstrated that routine drug tests have the ability to reduce absenteeism, increase retention rates and improve productivity among employees. If your employer has required you to take a drug test, here are a few simple steps that can help
- [Annual Drug Testing Report Finds Increase in Illicit Drug Test Positivity Rate](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/annual-drug-testing-report-finds-increase-illicit-drug-test-positivity-rate/) - Key findings from the Drug Testing Index (DTI), an annual report on trends in drug use among U.S. workers, have recently been released to the public. As part of its key insights, the DTI noted the following: Illicit drug use has increased since last year. Illicit drugs include substances like marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamine. This
- [Welcome to the Partners In Safety Blog](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/welcome-partners-safety-blog/) - Partners In Safety would like to welcome you to our new blog. Please follow this blog regularly where you will find company news as well as various informational updates and commentary revolving around various news topics related to: Drug testing Background screening Employment physicals, and Occupational health services and issues Founded in 1993 by experienced
- [A License to Drive: Obtaining a DOT Physical](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/license-drive-obtaining-dot-physical/) - Anyone seeking an unrestricted Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) must first pass a Department of Transportation physical. These physicals, which must be conducted by a medical examiner certified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, ensure that potential drivers are healthy enough to drive, thereby preventing dangerous accidents resulting from unaddressed health issues. The examinations are
- [Physicals in NYC](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/dot-cdl-physicals-in-nyc-certified-dot-medical-examiners-nyc/) - Affordable, Certified DOT Medical Examiners Servicing Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens & Staten Island We are NOT an Urgent Care. We SPECIALIZE in TLC / CDL / DOT Physicals. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM to 4:30 PM (Extended Hours Available Upon Request) Address: 408 West 45th Street (between 9th & 10th Ave.), Ground Floor, New York, NY
- [Popular Steroid Making Return in Baseball](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/popular-steroid-making-return-baseball/) - Every year – through drug testing – the baseball “police” find their share of culprits in the world of illegal drug use and this spring is no different. New York Mets reliever Jenrry Mejia was one of four Major League Baseball pitchers recently suspended for 80 games. New York Daily News writer Nate Vinton talked
- [Keeping the Workplace Safe with Drug Testing](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/keeping-workplace-safe-drug-testing/) - Employing individuals who have substance abuse issues is a risk that many companies face, and many employers unknowingly hire those who are regularly abusing drugs and other illicit substances. Unfortunately, the cost is high, as substance abusers can impact the workplace by significantly increasing the chances of accidents and even fatalities, for which they are
- [Smart Supervisor Training](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/smart-supervisor-training/) - Managers and supervisors represent the first line of defense for ensuring that employees follow safety practices and that the working environment remains hazard free. However, enabling them to do their best work—and to deal fairly with employees—first requires the right training, knowledge and skills. Nowhere is this more true than in situations involving the supervision
- [Pacquiao Controversy on Wrong Topic](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/pacquiao-controversy-wrong-topic/) - The fact that Manny Pacquiao was not allowed to take an anti-inflammatory injection before his bout with Floyd Mayweather isn’t the story here. Taking the anti-inflammatory wouldn’t have helped Pacquiao that much because it wouldn’t have given him greater arm strength. So, why the dust up after the event? David Lariviere, a writer with Forbes
- [Key Tips When Facing an Important DOT Physical](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/key-tips-facing-important-dot-physical/) - Many commercial truck drivers deal with health conditions that could leave them questioning whether they’ll pass their next DOT physical. If this is the case for you, consider the following tips: Give yourself enough time: The morning of your test, wake up with plenty of time to shower, get dressed, eat a healthy breakfast and get
- [Agencies Report Increase in Meth Lab Injuries, Meth Use in U.S.](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/agencies-report-increase-meth-lab-injuries-meth-use-u-s/) - According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), injuries stemming from accidents in methamphetamine laboratories are increasing in the U.S. Injuries caused by methamphetamine-related accidents can include chemical burns, respiratory issues, eye and skin irritations and even death. Methamphetamine is a man-made, illegal drug that is forged from a
- [New Dot Forms And Procedures Starting April 20, 2016](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/new-dot-forms-procedures-starting-april-20-2016/) - On April 20, 2016, all DOT exams will need to be recorded on the new DOT Medical Examination Report form MCSA-5875 and drivers will be issued the new Medical Examiner's Certificate MCSA-5876, commonly called the DOT medical card. These forms and their instructions are available at https://nationalregistry.fmcsa.dot.gov/ResourceCenter/ The form is longer and more complicated. There
- [Partners in Safety CEO Earns DOD’s Patriot Award Certificate of Appreciation](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/partners-safety-ceo-earns-dods-patriot-award-certificate-appreciation/) - MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. - Partners in Safety, the Hudson Valley’s leading provider of employee drug testing, occupational health services and background screening services, has announced that President and CEO Ursula Clancy, RN, FNP, has received the Patriot Award Certificate of Appreciation from the Department of Defense. Partners in Safety President and CEO Ursula Clancy, RN, FNP The
- [Partners In Safety’s Chris Davies Nevin earns Doctorate of Nursing Practice](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/partners-safetys-chris-davies-nevin-earns-doctorate-nursing-practice/) - NANUET, N.Y. - Partners In Safety, the Hudson Valley’s leading provider of employee drug testing, occupational health services and background screening services, has announced that Family Nurse Practitioner Chris Davies Nevin, FNP-BC, has received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Duke University. Chris Davies Nevin, FNP-BC Nevin oversees operations in Partners In Safety’s Nanuet office. The
- [Partners In Safety's Dr. Kamer quoted in The NY Daily News](https://www.partnersinsafety.com/partners-safetys-dr-kamer-quoted-ny-daily-news/) - Partners In Safety's Dr. Kamer quoted in The NY Daily News as a Thought Leader on Steroid use in Major League Baseball

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