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Which of the following could be a potential indicator of anabolic steroid use/abuse?
Excessive acne
What is the purpose of the non-disciplinary referral procedure mentioned in the text?
To provide counseling and assistance
What is the first step in the non-disciplinary referral procedure?
Supervisor's interview
What is the purpose of the Supervisor's referral to the Employee Assistance Program?
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What is the final step in the non-disciplinary referral procedure?
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According to Section 5.4.2.1.1, when may the Department initiate drug and/or alcohol screening on a Philadelphia Fire Department vehicle operator and any other member whose conduct may have contributed to the accident?
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Who determines the most efficient and productive testing process after a vehicular accident?
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Who is responsible for reporting the alcohol test results to the SIO or on-duty Deputy Commissioner?
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When are drug test results typically reported to the Department's Special Investigation Officer (SIO)?
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Who needs to be notified whenever member(s) are ordered for post-accident testing?
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According to the text, what is the maximum amount of water that the member under suspicion is allowed to ingest prior to being tested?
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Who should the Battalion Chief notify if the assigned Deputy Chief is unavailable?
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During the normal working hours of Fire Headquarters, what should the Deputy Chief adhere to for Union notification?
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Who should the Deputy Chief notify during the hours when Fire Headquarters is closed?
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What actions should the Deputy Chief take if testing is indicated?
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According to the text, what happens after a member provides specimens for testing?
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What does the Battalion Chief do after transporting the member?
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What is the status of the member while awaiting test results?
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What happens if the test results confirm substance abuse?
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What is the purpose of the memo forwarded to the Fire Commissioner by the Battalion Chief?
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According to the text, when will the Department conduct drug and alcohol tests on each employee operating a Department owned vehicle at the time of a fatal accident?
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According to the text, when will the Department drug and alcohol test covered employees operating a Department owned vehicle at the time of a nonfatal accident?
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According to the text, what action must the Battalion Chief take if an alcohol test is not administered within two hours following an accident?
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According to the text, when must a covered employee required to be drug tested under this section be tested?
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According to the text, what happens if a covered employee subject to post-accident testing fails to remain readily available for such testing?
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According to the text, what is the definition of 'reasonable suspicion' in the context of substance abuse?
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What are some circumstances that may constitute a basis for determining 'reasonable suspicion' of substance abuse?
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What must Departmental supervisors do if they initiate disciplinary action based on 'reasonable suspicion' of substance abuse?
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What is the role of the Department's EAP in relation to substance abuse education?
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When can the Department's Special Investigation Officer (SIO) direct a member to undergo reasonable suspicion testing for anabolic androgenic steroids?
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