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When will random substance abuse testing be conducted?
When will random substance abuse testing be conducted?
- At the end of each workday
- Every alternate month
- Following the existing labor agreement and Department directive (correct)
- Only when requested by the individual employee
What is the definition of 'reasonable suspicion' as per the directive?
What is the definition of 'reasonable suspicion' as per the directive?
- A suspicion that has some factual foundation interpreted in light of an individual's knowledge and experience (correct)
- A suspicion based on personal bias
- A suspicion with no factual foundation
- A suspicion based on hearsay
Under what circumstances will substance abuse testing procedures be followed?
Under what circumstances will substance abuse testing procedures be followed?
- At the discretion of the HR department
- Whenever reasonable suspicion exists to believe an employee is under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol (correct)
- Whenever the supervisor deems it necessary
- Whenever an employee requests it
In what capacity may substance abuse examinations be conducted?
In what capacity may substance abuse examinations be conducted?
What is the main reason for conducting substance abuse testing according to the directive?
What is the main reason for conducting substance abuse testing according to the directive?
Who is responsible for the identification and notification of employees to be administered Random Substance Abuse Examinations?
Who is responsible for the identification and notification of employees to be administered Random Substance Abuse Examinations?
What constitutes a refusal to submit to a drug test according to the Substance Abuse Exam Directive?
What constitutes a refusal to submit to a drug test according to the Substance Abuse Exam Directive?
What does an employee need to do when required to use prescription medicine or any over-the-counter medication that has the potential to impair job performance?
What does an employee need to do when required to use prescription medicine or any over-the-counter medication that has the potential to impair job performance?
What happens if sworn personnel selected for the Random Substance Abuse Examination are unavailable within the next 96-hour period?
What happens if sworn personnel selected for the Random Substance Abuse Examination are unavailable within the next 96-hour period?
Who can authorize a change in the substance abuse examination procedures?
Who can authorize a change in the substance abuse examination procedures?
What action will be initiated if the test results are positive according to the Substance Abuse Exam Directive?
What action will be initiated if the test results are positive according to the Substance Abuse Exam Directive?
How are personnel selected on a daily basis for the mandatory Random Substance Abuse Examination?
How are personnel selected on a daily basis for the mandatory Random Substance Abuse Examination?
What should an employee do if they become too ill to continue working or make their scheduled appointment for a substance abuse examination?
What should an employee do if they become too ill to continue working or make their scheduled appointment for a substance abuse examination?
What constitutes a prohibited activity according to the Substance Abuse Exam Directive?
What constitutes a prohibited activity according to the Substance Abuse Exam Directive?
What is the responsibility of the division commanders in relation to personnel selected for Random Substance Abuse Examinations?
What is the responsibility of the division commanders in relation to personnel selected for Random Substance Abuse Examinations?
What is considered a cause for dismissal according to the Substance Abuse Exam Directive?
What is considered a cause for dismissal according to the Substance Abuse Exam Directive?
When is reasonable suspicion testing for substance abuse conducted according to the policy?
When is reasonable suspicion testing for substance abuse conducted according to the policy?
