AOP 607.1 -.10 Controlled Substances and Alcohol Policy Quiz
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What is the joint interest with the elected officials, management, collective bargaining units and employees relating to substance abuse?

  • Promoting employee health benefits
  • Providing resources for mental health support
  • They have a joint interest in workplace safety, the elimination of substance abuse and the improvement of related job performance safety and efficiency (correct)
  • Ensuring job efficiency through substance testing
  • How long after official posting does the policy become effective?

  • 60 days
  • 30 days (correct)
  • 45 days
  • 15 days
  • Which employees are specifically exempt from the policy provisions?

  • Independent contractors (correct)
  • Employees with temporary contracts (correct)
  • City management employees
  • Sworn fire employees
  • What occurs if a job applicant refuses to undergo drug testing?

    <p>Conditional offer of employment can be withdrawn (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is governed under the Department of Transportation's commercial motor vehicle driver regulations according to the policy?

    <p>Employees who are under DOT commercial motor vehicle driver regulations who are required to hold a commercial driver license type A,B,C (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This policy is in accordance with and administered by who?

    <p>DOT (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of testing must all external applicants undergo?

    <p>Drug and/or alcohol testing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must occur before a job applicant is tested for drugs or alcohol?

    <p>A conditional offer of employment must be made (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must occur if testing for alcohol and controlled substances cannot be administered within two hours of an accident?

    <p>The supervisor must prepare and maintain a written record of the reasons. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of drivers are subject to random alcohol testing as per the procedures?

    <p>25 percent of all drivers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about random selection is true?

    <p>It results in an equal probability of selection for any employee. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum time period allowed for attempting to administer a drug or alcohol test after an accident?

    <p>8 hours (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are personnel required to do under a 'scheduled periodic basis' testing?

    <p>Participate in annual fitness for duty examinations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a driver (subject to DOT commercial motor vehicle) involved in an accident receives a citation for the incident, what action is mandatory?

    <p>The driver must undergo testing for alcohol and controlled substances. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should happen to the written record if testing cannot be administered within 8 hours?

    <p>It shall be forwarded to City Medical. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance testing has a higher minimum yearly percentage rate initially established?

    <p>Controlled substances testing with 50 percent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the criteria for initiating for-cause testing for City of Tulsa employees?

    <p>Observable phenomena indicating drug or alcohol influence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following must occur before for-cause testing can be initiated?

    <p>the circumstances are properly reviewed and Agreed upon by atleast two representatives of City management (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Within how many hours must a written record of observations leading to a drug or alcohol test be created?

    <p>24 hours (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of incidents warrant post-accident drug or alcohol testing?

    <p>Damage to city property, an actual (work related) injury to an employee, or third party, and there exists reasonable suspicion that the accident was a direct result of the employee’s use of drugs or alcohol (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes reasonable suspicion for for-cause testing?

    <p>Reports of drug or alcohol use from credible sources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an employee refuses to submit to a drug test, what should the supervisor do?

    <p>Report the refusal to City Medical and document it (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a condition for conducting for-cause testing?

    <p>Statements from unreliable sources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for maintaining records related to drug and alcohol testing?

    <p>City Medical Section designated for those records (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of post-rehabilitation testing for an employee after returning to work following a confirmed positive test?

    <p>Two years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for ensuring that an employee selected for testing proceeds immediately to the test site if they are performing a safety-sensitive function?

    <p>Their supervisor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances is NOT mentioned as one for which tests may be given?

    <p>LSD (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to positive test results that are below the established threshold reporting levels?

    <p>They are not reported to the city medical review officer by the testing laboratory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often are other City employees required to undergo drug or alcohol testing?

    <p>At a frequency determined by the City (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required of every employee selected for random drug or alcohol testing?

    <p>They must proceed to the test site immediately (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group has the authority to determine the testing frequency for other City employees?

    <p>The City (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances is classified as a semi-synthetic or synthetic narcotic?

    <p>Fentanyl (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does section 607 of the AOP cover?

    <p>Controlled substances and alcohol (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Drug or alcohol testing required by and conducted pursuant to _____ law or regulation shall be exempt from the provisions of the standards for workplace drug and alcohol testing act and the rule’s promulgated pursuant thereto

    <p>Federal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The provisions of this policy, which apply specifically to employees who are under the department of transportation ____ motor vehicle driver regulations, are directed at those employees who are required to hold an ok commercial driver’s license type A,B,C

    <p>Commercial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A written record of the observations leading to a drug or alcohol test shall be created and signed by the supervisors who made such observations within __ hours of the observed behavior

    <p>24</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Testing on a employee subject to DOT commercial motor vehicle driver regulations should administered within __ hours of an accident. If it cannot the supervisor shall prepare and maintain a written record of the reasons

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After __ hours efforts to administer testing shall cease and the written record shall be forwarded to city medical and will be made available by city medical to the ____ highway administration upon request

    <p>8 federal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    no for cause testing shall be initiated unless the circumstances are properly _____ and _____ upon by at-least __ representatives of city _____ (which shall be considered to include supervisory level personnel)

    <p>reviewed agreed 2 management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Workplace Safety and Substance Abuse Policy

    A policy implemented by the City of Tulsa to create a safe workplace by eliminating substance abuse among employees.

    Policy Effective Date

    The policy becomes effective 30 days after it is officially posted and distributed to all City employees.

    Governing Authority

    The policy is guided by Oklahoma's Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and related federal regulations.

    Policy Application

    This policy applies to all sworn firefighters within the City of Tulsa. It excludes independent contractors and temporary agency employees.

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    DOT Commercial Driver License

    The policy includes specific rules and testing requirements for employees with commercial driver licenses regulated by the Department of Transportation.

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    Pre-Placement Testing

    External applicants must undergo drug and alcohol testing before receiving a job offer, even if it's conditional.

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    Pre-Placement Testing Outcome

    Refusal to test or confirmed positive test results for drugs or alcohol will result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

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    For-Cause Testing

    Drug or alcohol testing is conducted when reasonable suspicion of substance abuse exists, based on observations, reports, or evidence.

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    For-Cause Testing Initiation

    At least two management representatives must agree to initiate for-cause testing.

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    For-Cause Testing Documentation

    Observations leading to for-cause testing must be documented within 24 hours by supervisors.

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    Post-Accident Testing

    Testing is conducted after accidents involving property damage or injury, if reasonable suspicion of drug or alcohol use exists.

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    Post-Accident Testing for DOT Drivers

    DOT-regulated drivers must be tested within two hours after an accident involving property damage or injury.

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    Post-Accident Testing Documentation

    If post-accident testing cannot be performed within the required timeframe, a written record must be maintained and submitted to City Medical.

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    Random Testing

    Sworn firefighters are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, with all employees having an equal chance of being selected.

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    Scheduled Testing

    Periodic drug and alcohol testing is scheduled as part of fitness for duty exams.

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    Minimum Yearly Testing Rates

    Commercial vehicle drivers must undergo a minimum of 25% random alcohol and 50% random controlled substance tests per year.

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    Testing Frequency for Other Employees

    The City determines the testing frequency for other employees based on legal requirements.

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    Reporting to Testing Site

    Employees must report to the testing site immediately upon notification, unless they are currently performing a safety-sensitive function.

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    Post-Rehabilitation Testing

    Employees who had a confirmed positive test or completed a substance dependency program may face unannounced testing for two years after returning to work.

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    Post-Rehabilitation Testing Frequency

    Post-rehabilitation testing is in addition to any other testing requirements the employee may be subject to.

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    Substances Tested

    Testing includes ethyl alcohol, cannabinoids, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, synthetic narcotics, and phencyclidine (PCP).

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    Threshold Reporting Levels

    The Oklahoma State Department of Health sets the threshold levels for reporting positive test results. Lower levels are not reported.

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    What is the purpose of the Workplace Safety and Substance Abuse Policy?

    The policy aims to improve workplace safety by eliminating substance abuse among City of Tulsa employees.

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    Who does the policy apply to?

    The policy applies to all sworn fire employees of the City of Tulsa; excluding independent contractors and temporary agency employees.

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    What happens if an applicant fails the pre-placement drug test?

    Refusal to test or a confirmed positive test result for drugs or alcohol will result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

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    What are the circumstances for for-cause testing?

    For-cause testing is conducted when reasonable suspicion of substance abuse exists based on observations, reports, or evidence.

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    What is the time limit for post-accident testing for DOT-regulated drivers?

    DOT-regulated drivers must be tested within two hours after an accident involving property damage or injury.

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    What are the minimum yearly random testing rates for commercial vehicle drivers?

    Commercial vehicle drivers must undergo a minimum of 25% random alcohol and 50% random controlled substance tests per year.

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    What is post-rehabilitation testing?

    Employees who had a confirmed positive test or completed a substance dependency program may face unannounced testing for two years after returning to work.

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    What is the purpose of the testing thresholds used by the Oklahoma State Department of Health?

    The thresholds determine which positive test results are reported. Levels below the threshold are not reported.

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    Study Notes

    Workplace Safety and Substance Abuse Policy

    • Joint commitment from City of Tulsa officials and employees to improve workplace safety through the elimination of substance abuse.
    • Policy effective 30 days post-official posting and distribution to all City employees.

    Authority and Application

    • Policy governed by Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and relevant federal regulations (49 U.S.C. §31306, DOT rules).
    • Applies to all sworn fire employees; excludes independent contractors and temporary agency employees.
    • Specific provisions for employees with DOT commercial driver license requirements.

    Pre-Placement Testing

    • Mandatory drug/alcohol testing for external applicants before assignment, after conditional job offer.
    • Refusal or confirmed positive test results lead to withdrawal of job offers.

    For-Cause Testing

    • Testing based on reasonable suspicion of substance abuse due to observable phenomena, credible reports, or evidence of tampering or drug involvement.
    • Requires agreement of at least two management representatives for initiation.
    • Documentation of observations must be recorded within 24 hours by supervisors.

    Post-Accident Testing

    • Testing conducted for accidents resulting in property damage or injury where reasonable suspicion of drug/alcohol use exists.
    • Specific testing timing requirements for DOT-regulated drivers post-accident (within 2 hours).
    • Written record maintained if testing cannot be performed in the required timeframe; submitted to City Medical.

    Random and Scheduled Testing

    • Random drug and alcohol testing for sworn firefighters based on equal selection probability.
    • Scheduled periodic testing as part of fitness for duty exams.
    • Minimum yearly testing rates: 25% for random alcohol and 50% for controlled substances for commercial vehicle drivers.

    Employee Testing Frequency

    • Other City employees tested at rates determined by the City based on legal requirements.
    • Immediate reporting to the testing site upon notification unless performing a safety-sensitive function.

    Post-Rehabilitation Testing

    • Employees may face unannounced testing for two years after returning from a confirmed positive test or substance dependency program.
    • This adds to any other testing requirements they may be subject to.

    Substances Tested

    • Testing includes ethyl alcohol, cannabinoids, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, synthetic narcotics, and phencyclidine (PCP).
    • Threshold reporting levels set by the Oklahoma State Department of Health; lower positive levels not reported.

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    Test your knowledge on the 2020 Administrative Operating Procedures regarding controlled substances and alcohol in the workplace. This quiz covers aspects of workplace safety, substance abuse elimination, and job performance improvement in the City of Tulsa.

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