AOP 607 Controlled Substances and Alcohol Policy Quiz

Questions and Answers

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?

Their application may be rejected Signup and view all the answers

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

Employees who are under DOT commercial motor vehicle driver regulations with A,B,C type licenses Signup and view all the answers

Which federal regulations are linked to this workplace policy?

Department of Transportation (DOT) rules Signup and view all the answers

What type of testing must all external applicants undergo?

Drug and/or alcohol testing Signup and view all the answers

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

A conditional offer of employment must be made 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?

The supervisor must prepare a written record of the reasons. Signup and view all the answers

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

25 percent of all drivers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about random selection is true?

It results in an equal probability of selection for any employee. 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?

8 hours Signup and view all the answers

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

Participate in annual fitness for duty examinations. Signup and view all the answers

If a driver involved in an accident receives a citation for the incident, what action is mandatory?

The driver must undergo testing for alcohol and controlled substances. Signup and view all the answers

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

It shall be forwarded to City Medical. Signup and view all the answers

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

Controlled substances testing with 50 percent Signup and view all the answers

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

Observable phenomena indicating drug or alcohol influence Signup and view all the answers

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

Agreement from at least two representatives of City management 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?

24 hours Signup and view all the answers

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

Accidents resulting in property damage or injuries Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes reasonable suspicion for for-cause testing?

Reports of drug or alcohol use from credible sources Signup and view all the answers

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

Report the refusal to City Medical and document it Signup and view all the answers

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

Statements from unreliable sources Signup and view all the answers

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

City Medical Section designated for those records 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?

Two years 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?

Their supervisor Signup and view all the answers

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

LSD Signup and view all the answers

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

They are not reported to the city medical review officer by the testing laboratory Signup and view all the answers

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

At a frequency determined by the City Signup and view all the answers

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

They must proceed to the test site immediately Signup and view all the answers

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

The City Signup and view all the answers

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

Fentanyl Signup and view all the answers

What does section 607 of the AOP cover?

Controlled substances and alcohol Signup and view all the answers

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.