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What type of position is considered safety-sensitive with respect to a public employer?

  • Positions that involve working regular office hours
  • Positions that require employees to work with confidential information
  • Positions that are related to administrative tasks
  • Positions where a momentary lapse of attention could result in injury or death (correct)

    • What is considered a special risk member under Chapter 943 Law Enforcement and Correctional Officer?

  • Personnel who are required to be certified under Chapter 943 (correct)
  • Personnel with medical certification
  • Personnel who carry firearms
  • Personnel who have a shy bladder

    • What condition is classified as a 'shy bladder' according to the text?

  • Inability to provide a urine sample without medical certification
  • Inability to produce a breath sample at random intervals
  • Inability to produce a urine sample within 1 hour of consuming fluids
  • Inability to produce a urine sample within 3 hours after consuming 40 ounces of fluids (correct)

    • Which scenario would lead to an employee being considered 'under the influence'?

    <p>Employee unable to perform duties due to drug impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of not providing a written medical explanation for failing to produce an adequate urine sample?

    <p>Considered as a refusal to test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor determines whether an employee is deemed 'unfit for duty'?

    <p>Inability to perform assigned duties with reasonable skill and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of position would a drug impairment pose an immediate and direct threat to public health or safety?

    <p>Positions where a drug impairment could lead to injury or death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a 'special risk member' from other personnel?

    <p>Medical certification under specific law enforcement chapters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of an employee in relation to taking prescription or nonprescription legal drugs at work?

    <p>Employees should report the need to use drugs if it might affect their job performance to their Division Director.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an employee suspects another employee of drug use, what should they do?

    <p>Notify any Supervisor in their chain of command.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should an employee provide when filing a written statement regarding drug or alcohol exposure?

    <p>The circumstances surrounding the exposure and the period of exposure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what instances may employees be reassigned or prohibited from performing certain tasks according to the text?

    <p>If they are determined to be unable to perform their jobs safely while taking legal drugs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should employees do if they need to use legal drugs at work that could impact their job performance?

    <p>Report this requirement to their Division Director.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must employees file a written statement according to the text?

    <p>When they are exposed to substances including drugs and alcohol.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence for not reporting the use of legal drugs that may affect job performance at work?

    <p>Employees may face reassignment or prohibition from certain tasks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should an employee take if they are aware of someone else using drugs in violation of policies, laws, or regulations?

    <p>Immediately notify any Supervisor in their chain of command.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What entity is responsible for reviewing positive drug test results?

    <p>A certified Medical Review Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often are random drug tests supposed to be conducted?

    <p>Throughout the year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for generating the list of employees to be tested?

    <p>The Human Resources Executive Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can breath, blood, and urine testing be conducted according to the text?

    <p>When an employee is found with illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can trigger the need for drug/alcohol testing according to the text?

    <p>Physical appearance of intoxication with or without alcohol odor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances may an employee be exempt from testing?

    <p>Vacation or medical leave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what instance can drug/alcohol testing be conducted based on safety violations?

    <p>When there is 'reasonable suspicion' the actions were due to drug/alcohol use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the primary contact for obtaining and providing information about drug screening?

    <p>The Human Resources Executive Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a trigger for drug/alcohol testing regarding an employee's behavior?

    <p>Frequently endangering themselves or others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of each Directorate is to be tested quarterly?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the selected employee report without delay for drug testing?

    <p>An approved testing facility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstance can breath, blood, and urine testing be conducted according to the information provided?

    <p>When suspected illicit drugs are found in the employee's work area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who determines the dates and times of the unannounced drug screenings?

    <p>The Human Resources Executive Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to drug/alcohol testing based on the text?

    <p>Being frequently absent without a valid explanation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can an employee be subjected to drug/alcohol testing according to the information provided?

    <p>Violating safety precautions in the work area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can trigger the need for drug/alcohol testing based on the provided text?

    <p>Actions that endanger themselves or others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action will be taken against an employee who tests positive for drugs for the first time?

    <p>Termination or discipline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is an employee notified in case of a positive drug test result?

    <p>Via memo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which department forwards positive drug test results to Internal Affairs?

    <p>Human Resources Executive Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What substances may be tested for in the drug screening?

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

    Where are the results of the drug screening stored for employees' access?

    <p>Employee's confidential medical file</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initials are used to refer to the Medical Review Officer in the text?

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

    When may an employee request a copy of the drug test results?

    <p>Upon request</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who notifies employees of positive drug test results?

    <p>Human Resources Executive Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What consequences does an employee face for the first positive confirmed drug screening?

    <p>Termination and/or discipline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the procedure if an employee requests a copy of the drug test results?

    <p>Must be provided by Internal Affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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