Questions and Answers
What types of issues does the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provide support for?
How can employees enter the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
Who is eligible to use the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
What is the nature of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
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What is NOT a category of assistance provided by the EAP?
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What is the minimum alcohol concentration at which an employee cannot report for duty?
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Under what conditions may an employee use a controlled substance while on duty?
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What consequence do employees face for not following the alcohol and drug policies?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding post-accident alcohol testing?
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What is required for employees in safety-sensitive positions before they can return to their duties after a violation?
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What program is available for employees who believe they have problems with alcohol or drugs?
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What is the stance on possession of alcohol while on duty?
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Which document outlines the procedures regarding controlled substances and alcohol for the Tulsa Fire Department?
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What is required for an employee to challenge the results of the City's drug test?
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Which is a requirement for departments regarding the policy posting procedures?
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What does the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offer as a minimum requirement?
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What is the maximum number of voting members allowed on the EAP Committee?
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What may protect an employee from discipline if they admit to substance problems?
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How often must the EAP Committee review existing EAP service provisions?
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Which of the following does NOT facilitate challenging test results?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement before an employee can seek help from the EAP without facing discipline?
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Study Notes
Challenging Test Results
- Employees must bear the cost of testing results to challenge the City's findings.
- Testing must be conducted according to the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Act.
- Samples must be collected within one hour of the City's sample collection for validity.
Policy Posting Procedures
- Each department is required to display a copy of the drug and alcohol policy in an accessible location for employees and applicants.
- All employees and applicants receive a copy of the policy once a conditional offer of employment is made.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- The City of Tulsa provides an in-house or contracted EAP that offers drug and alcohol dependency evaluations and referrals for counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation.
- An EAP Committee reviews service provisions and statistics annually, making recommendations for improvements to the Mayor.
- Representatives from collective bargaining units can join the EAP Committee, which has a maximum of seven voting members.
Voluntary Disclosure
- Employees who voluntarily declare substance abuse issues at least 24 hours before a required test are exempt from disciplinary actions if they initiate rehabilitation through the EAP.
Safety-Sensitive Positions
- Employees in safety-sensitive roles may be temporarily reassigned until a verified negative test result is obtained.
- Continued testing and EAP compliance may be required through a signed agreement if a substance issue is identified.
Penalties and Remedies
- Violations of Oklahoma's standards for workplace drug and alcohol testing can lead to criminal sanctions and civil remedies.
- The City's drug testing programs do not limit employees' rights under state or federal laws related to drug testing.
Prohibitions
- Employees must not report to duty within four hours of alcohol use or with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater.
- Supervisors are prohibited from allowing employees to work if they are known to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Alcohol use is forbidden during duty hours, and no employee may possess alcohol while performing work duties.
- Post-accident alcohol tests should be conducted within eight hours; employees must refrain from alcohol consumption until testing is completed.
- Possession or use of non-prescribed controlled substances while on duty is strictly prohibited.
EAP Accessibility
- The EAP is available to all City employees and their immediate family and addresses a variety of personal issues, including legal and emotional problems.
- Self-referrals and recommendations from supervisors facilitate access to the EAP.
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Test your knowledge on the workplace drug and alcohol policy. This quiz covers the procedures for challenging test results and the responsibilities of departments regarding policy posting. Understand the implications of the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Act.