PETROLEUM DIRECTORY: WorkSafe exec earns national certification

WorkSafe Inc. program manager Robin Harrington has passed the Substance Abuse Program Administrators Certification (C-SAPA) exam. The national certification stands as a benchmark for professional substance abuse program administrators, WorkSafe said in a Dec. 13 press release.

“Harrington’s C-SAPA certification is the highest level of training qualification that can be achieved in the drug testing industry,” the company said.

Criteria for the certification include passing the certification exam, completion of three years of experience in the substance abuse field and completion of a minimum of 40 hour approved training in the substance abuse field within the last five years.

“Knowledge of the transportation industry and its modal regulations and in addition to high ethical and practice standards are also required,” WorkSafe said.

Harrington provides training, education and consulting to employers throughout Alaska to help WorkSafe’s clients create a drug-free workplace and comply with state and federal regulations. WorkSafe said it has more staff with C-SAPA certifications than any Alaska firm specializing in employment drug and alcohol program management.

WorkSafe is the largest workplace drug and alcohol testing company in Alaska and represents more than 1,400 companies nationwide. WorkSafe also provides training, education and consulting to employers Alaska. The company has been in operation since 1989 and is a subsidiary of NANA Development Corp.