DOT MEDICAL GUIDELINES -DIABETES The Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examination is very highly regulated as illness complications can have serious consequences for the driver, the examiner, and the general public. DOT medical guidelines outline the health criteria that commercial vehicle drivers must meet to qualify for certification. One health condition that is closely reviewed by […]
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DOT CERTIFIED PHYSICAL EXAM IN SUMNER COUNTY. Gallatin; Hendersonville; Portland; Tennessee.
DOT CERTIFIED PHYSICAL EXAM IN SUMNER COUNTY. Gallatin; Hendersonville; Portland. NASHVILLE; GOODLETTSVILLE, Lafayette Posted on June 23, 2016 by Dr. Michael Tigges DOT Certified Medical Exams are now being offered at Same Day DOT Physicals Drug & Alcohol Testing in Gallatin, TN. Also serving Hendersonville and Portland, TN. We are focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction […]
Preparing for Your DOT Medical Exam
Preparing for Your DOT Medical Exam The DOT’s National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) program has ushered in a new era of driver and employer responsibility in regard to understanding the DOT medical examination process. The NRCME program aims to elevate the DOT medical exam to its originally intended level of scrutiny that can ensure safer drivers and […]
OCCUPATIONAL RESOURCES ON THE WEB
Occupational Health Resources on the Web For Occupational Health information, including state and federal regulations, take a look at some of the sites listed here: 1. Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA): www.osha.gov 2. Department of Transportation (DOT): www.dot.gov 3. National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME): https://nationalregistry.fmcsa.dot.gov/NRPublicUI/Drivers.seam 4. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA): http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ 5. FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Testing information: http://www.dot.gov/odapc/part40 6. Center […]
Crane operators can use a DOT physical certification to prove they are fit to work.
http://www.nccco.org/nccco/news-center/archived-press-releases/news/2016/09/28/nccco-clarifies-physical-requirements Even though the NCCCO certification medical form was not mandatory by any federal and state organizations. It was adopted as the standard for certification for crane operators. It now refers to the ASME B30 medical standard or defers to the DOT medical Certification ASME B30.5-3.1.2 (a) in order to be certified by CIC. 1. Vision of at least 20/30 […]
1. Audiometric Hearing Tests – OSHA Compliant
On-Site Audiometric Testing, Professionally Trained Staff OSHA Compliant Let Same Day DOT Physicals Drug & Alcohol Testing bring Audiometric Testing to your location(s) according to your schedule. We offer a professionally trained staff to provide all of the required audiometric testing and reporting for the following: Baseline and Annual Audiometric Testing Review and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local Doctor Certified in Whiplash Injury Biomechanics & Traumatology 3 Million Whiplash Injuries A Year from Vehicle Crash Gallatin, TN Tigges Chiropractic & Wellness, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local Doctor Certified in Whiplash Injury Biomechanics & Traumatology 3 Million Whiplash Injuries A Year from Vehicle Crash Gallatin, TN Tigges Chiropractic & Wellness, 2017 – Did you know that over three million whiplash injuries occur each year resulting from motor vehicle crashes? Of these whiplash injuries, 500,000 people will develop chronic […]
DOT Checklist Need to know what to bring to your DOT physical?
DOT Checklist Need to know what to bring to your DOT physical? To contact us directly to discuss what you need to bring to a DOT Physical, Click Here All drivers Bring a complete list of ALL of your medications, including the doses and your doctor You may want to complete section 1: Driver Information […]
Does a DOT Physical Include a Drug Test ?
Does a DOT Physical Include a Drug Test ? “Does a DOT physical include a drug test” is a recurring question asked by CMV drivers. Most CMV drivers are required to take a DOT physical exam every 2 years to maintain their DOT medical certificate and CDL. For many, the DOT physical is extremely stressful, […]
Medical Condition – Medical Release Opinion
One of the complications of getting your medical certificate is if you have a medical condition that may pose a risk to safety while operating a commercial motor vehicle. How does this play into the FMCSA DOT physical exam? The medical examiner has a responsibility to ensure that a commercial driver does not have any […]