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What is the joint interest with the elected officials, management, collective bargaining units and employees relating to substance abuse?
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?
How long after official posting does the policy become effective?
- 30 days (correct)
- 45 days
- 15 days
- 60 days
Which employees are specifically exempt from the policy provisions?
Which employees are specifically exempt from the policy provisions?
- Independent contractors (correct)
- City management employees
- Employees provided by temporary agencies (correct)
- Sworn fire employees
What occurs if a job applicant refuses to undergo drug testing?
What occurs if a job applicant refuses to undergo drug testing?
Who is governed under the Department of Transportation's commercial motor vehicle driver regulations according to the policy?
Who is governed under the Department of Transportation's commercial motor vehicle driver regulations according to the policy?
This policy is in accordance with and administered by who?
This policy is in accordance with and administered by who?
What type of testing must all external applicants undergo?
What type of testing must all external applicants undergo?
What must occur before a job applicant is tested for drugs or alcohol?
What must occur before a job applicant is tested for drugs or alcohol?
What must occur if testing for alcohol and controlled substances cannot be administered within two hours of an accident?
What must occur if testing for alcohol and controlled substances cannot be administered within two hours of an accident?
What percentage of drivers are subject to random alcohol testing as per the procedures?
What percentage of drivers are subject to random alcohol testing as per the procedures?
Which of the following statements about random selection is true?
Which of the following statements about random selection is true?
What is the maximum time period allowed for attempting to administer a drug or alcohol test after an accident?
What is the maximum time period allowed for attempting to administer a drug or alcohol test after an accident?
What are personnel required to do under a 'scheduled periodic basis' testing?
What are personnel required to do under a 'scheduled periodic basis' testing?
If a driver (subject to DOT commercial motor vehicle) involved in an accident receives a citation for the incident, what action is mandatory?
If a driver (subject to DOT commercial motor vehicle) involved in an accident receives a citation for the incident, what action is mandatory?
What should happen to the written record if testing cannot be administered within 8 hours?
What should happen to the written record if testing cannot be administered within 8 hours?
Which substance testing has a higher minimum yearly percentage rate initially established?
Which substance testing has a higher minimum yearly percentage rate initially established?
What is one of the criteria for initiating for-cause testing for City of Tulsa employees?
What is one of the criteria for initiating for-cause testing for City of Tulsa employees?
Which of the following must occur before for-cause testing can be initiated?
Which of the following must occur before for-cause testing can be initiated?
Within how many hours must a written record of observations leading to a drug or alcohol test be created?
Within how many hours must a written record of observations leading to a drug or alcohol test be created?
What type of incidents warrant post-accident drug or alcohol testing?
What type of incidents warrant post-accident drug or alcohol testing?
What constitutes reasonable suspicion for for-cause testing?
What constitutes reasonable suspicion for for-cause testing?
If an employee refuses to submit to a drug test, what should the supervisor do?
If an employee refuses to submit to a drug test, what should the supervisor do?
Which of the following is NOT a condition for conducting for-cause testing? Redo
Which of the following is NOT a condition for conducting for-cause testing? Redo
Who is responsible for maintaining records related to drug and alcohol testing?
Who is responsible for maintaining records related to drug and alcohol testing?
What is the duration of post-rehabilitation testing for an employee after returning to work following a confirmed positive test?
What is the duration of post-rehabilitation testing for an employee after returning to work following a confirmed positive test?
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?
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?
Which of the following substances is NOT mentioned as one for which tests may be given?
Which of the following substances is NOT mentioned as one for which tests may be given?
What happens to positive test results that are below the established threshold reporting levels?
What happens to positive test results that are below the established threshold reporting levels?
How often are other City employees required to undergo drug or alcohol testing?
How often are other City employees required to undergo drug or alcohol testing?
What is required of every employee selected for random drug or alcohol testing?
What is required of every employee selected for random drug or alcohol testing?
Which group has the authority to determine the testing frequency for other City employees?
Which group has the authority to determine the testing frequency for other City employees?
Which of the following substances is classified as a semi-synthetic or synthetic narcotic?
Which of the following substances is classified as a semi-synthetic or synthetic narcotic?
What does section 607 of the AOP cover?
What does section 607 of the AOP cover?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Drug or alcohol testing required by and conducted pursuant to ____ law or ____ shall be ____ from the provisions of the standards for _____ drug and alcohol testing act and the rules promulgated pursuant thereto.
Drug or alcohol testing required by and conducted pursuant to ____ law or ____ shall be ____ from the provisions of the standards for _____ drug and alcohol testing act and the rules promulgated pursuant thereto.
The provisions of this policy, which apply specifically to employees under the DOT commercial vehicle driver regs, are directed at employees who are required to hold a ok commercial drivers lic type ,, or _ due to the requirements of their ____ and job ____
The provisions of this policy, which apply specifically to employees under the DOT commercial vehicle driver regs, are directed at employees who are required to hold a ok commercial drivers lic type ,, or _ due to the requirements of their ____ and job ____
Flashcards
Workplace Safety and Substance Abuse Policy
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
Policy Effective Date
The policy becomes effective 30 days after it is officially posted and distributed to all City employees.
Governing Authority
Governing Authority
The policy is guided by Oklahoma's Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and related federal regulations.
Policy Application
Policy Application
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DOT Commercial Driver License
DOT Commercial Driver License
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Pre-Placement Testing
Pre-Placement Testing
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Pre-Placement Testing Outcome
Pre-Placement Testing Outcome
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For-Cause Testing
For-Cause Testing
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For-Cause Testing Initiation
For-Cause Testing Initiation
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For-Cause Testing Documentation
For-Cause Testing Documentation
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Post-Accident Testing
Post-Accident Testing
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Post-Accident Testing for DOT Drivers
Post-Accident Testing for DOT Drivers
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Post-Accident Testing Documentation
Post-Accident Testing Documentation
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Random Testing
Random Testing
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Scheduled Testing
Scheduled Testing
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Minimum Yearly Testing Rates
Minimum Yearly Testing Rates
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Testing Frequency for Other Employees
Testing Frequency for Other Employees
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Reporting to Testing Site
Reporting to Testing Site
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Post-Rehabilitation Testing
Post-Rehabilitation Testing
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Post-Rehabilitation Testing Frequency
Post-Rehabilitation Testing Frequency
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Substances Tested
Substances Tested
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Threshold Reporting Levels
Threshold Reporting Levels
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What is the purpose of the Workplace Safety and Substance Abuse Policy?
What is the purpose of the Workplace Safety and Substance Abuse Policy?
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Who does the policy apply to?
Who does the policy apply to?
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What happens if an applicant fails the pre-placement drug test?
What happens if an applicant fails the pre-placement drug test?
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What are the circumstances for for-cause testing?
What are the circumstances for for-cause testing?
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What is the time limit for post-accident testing for DOT-regulated drivers?
What is the time limit for post-accident testing for DOT-regulated drivers?
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What are the minimum yearly random testing rates for commercial vehicle drivers?
What are the minimum yearly random testing rates for commercial vehicle drivers?
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What is post-rehabilitation testing?
What is post-rehabilitation testing?
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What is the purpose of the testing thresholds used by the Oklahoma State Department of Health?
What is the purpose of the testing thresholds used by the Oklahoma State Department of Health?
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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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