| COATS Program |
| What is it? |
| A substance abuse prevention and drug testing program which all contractors and subcontractors working in COATS member facilities agree to adopt as a minimum standard and require their employees/workers and agents to comply with its provisions. Adoption of this policy shall not prevent any Owner or Contractor from implementing stricter substance abuse prevention or drug testing standards or provisions. |
| Who is required to participate? |
| All contractors and subcontractors working on participating owner's sites who require compliance with the COATS substance abuse testing program. |
| How does a contractor/subcontractor get started and obtain COATS substance abuse cards for their employees? |
| Contact Midwest Toxicology, Database Administrator, for program start-up procedures. |
| Can a contractor/subcontractor use their existing drug testing program for obtaining COATS cards? |
| Yes, if their current testing meets the minimum standards of the COATS program. COATS cards will be issued for all current valid tests that are submitted to the database administrator. Follow this link for additional information. |
| If a contractor/subcontractor doesn't have a drug testing program already in place, how can they get one set up? |
| Contact Midwest Toxicology, Database Administrator, for assistance in setting up a testing program. Follow this link for additional information. |
| Who do I contact for help? 1-800-358-8450 or 317/262-2200 |
Charlotte, Ext. 204 (charlotte.ray@midwesttox.com)
Sharon, Ext. 203 (sharon.allen@midwesttox.com)
Tiffany, Ext. 205 (tiffany.ellefson@midwesttox.com) |
| To receive a COATS packet of information in the mail: |
| E-mail your request to Charlotte (charlotte.ray@midwesttox.com). |
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