| ACI/COATS Alliance |
| What is the ACI/COATS Program? |
| A substance abuse prevention and drug testing program that was developed in 2003 and implemented by the Construction Owners Association of the Tri-State (COATS). In January 2007, Allied Construction Industries (ACI) formed an alliance with COATS and has adopted this program as their substance abuse prevention and drug testing program. |
| How does an ACI contractor/subcontractor get started and obtain substance abuse cards for their employees? |
| ACI members can begin participation by contacting Midwest Toxicology Services, Inc. (MTS), the Program Administrator, for program start-up procedures. (See contact information below) |
| Can an ACI contractor/subcontractor use their existing drug testing program for participating in this program? |
| Absolutely yes, as long as their current testing program meets the minimum standards of the ACI/COATS program. ID cards will be issued for all current valid tests that are submitted to MTS, the database administrator. Follow this link for additional information. |
| If an ACI contractor/subcontractor doesn't have a drug testing program already in place, how can they get one set up? |
| If your company doesn't have a current drug testing program, simply contact MTS, Program Administrator, for assistance in setting up a testing program. Follow this link for additional information. |
| Who do I contact at MTS for help? |
| You can phone MTS at 1-800-358-8450 or 317-262-2200 or email any of the following. |
Mary, Ext. 330 (mary.welling@midwesttox.com)
Charlotte, Ext. 204 (charlotte.ray@midwesttox.com)
Lisa Nelson, Ext. 206 (lisa.nelson@midwesttox.com)
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| To receive an ACI/COATS packet of information in the mail: |
| E-mail your request to Joe Hummel (jhummel@aci-construction.org). |
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