Drug Tests For Offshore Oil Rig Work

[domer]

I was wondering if the random drug test / drug screening done offshore meet the USCG requirements? I'm betting they exceed them, but can anyone give details on the frequency of testing, they type of tests given, etc?

[Boatahaulic]

I have been told that most company's especially Company's that deal with petroleum products, are going to hair folicle testing. The standard for this testing will detect drug use back 3months when they test the first 1.5 inches of hair. However the test will detect drug use up to 1 year. .5 inches of hair = 1month. I don't know how this will jive with the Coast Guard since their policy is specific for a DOT drug test, maybe someone else can answer on that

[Conspearasea]

Typically a letter written on Company letterhead that states you are subject to random testing and have been tested in the last 180 days, will satisfy the CG requirements for your application. It does need to be specifically worded, so be sure that your letter is written properly. I used a company letter in lieu of taking another drug screen when I did a recent RIG to 500 Master NC w/ no problems from the CG. The CG application checklists or websites have info on how they should be worded.

HTH

[john]

I have been told that most company's especially Company's that deal with petroleum products, are going to hair folicle testing. The standard for this testing will detect drug use back 3months when they test the first 1.5 inches of hair. However the test will detect drug use up to 1 year. .5 inches of hair = 1month. I don't know how this will jive with the Coast Guard since their policy is specific for a DOT drug test, maybe someone else can answer on that

All the deepwater drilling companies use the same doctor in Houston and, last week, I visited him for shots to go overseas... In addition to the shots they did both a urine analysis and took a hair sample from me. So I asked the nurse if my company was alone in requiring hair samples and she said yes and that the other companies have no plans to start testing hair anytime soon.