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When must testing occur following an accident?
When must testing occur following an accident?
What triggers the requirement for drug and alcohol testing post-accident?
What triggers the requirement for drug and alcohol testing post-accident?
What happens if a member leaves the accident scene without justification?
What happens if a member leaves the accident scene without justification?
Under what condition can a decision be made not to administer a test?
Under what condition can a decision be made not to administer a test?
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What does not delay following necessary medical attention after an accident?
What does not delay following necessary medical attention after an accident?
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What is required if a Fire Department member is taken to a hospital post-accident?
What is required if a Fire Department member is taken to a hospital post-accident?
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What is one circumstance that requires testing for drugs and alcohol after an accident?
What is one circumstance that requires testing for drugs and alcohol after an accident?
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What is the response if a member's performance is suspected to have contributed to the accident?
What is the response if a member's performance is suspected to have contributed to the accident?
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What is required of all applicants before beginning work?
What is required of all applicants before beginning work?
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What happens if a member refuses to submit to drug testing?
What happens if a member refuses to submit to drug testing?
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What type of specimen do members provide for alcohol testing?
What type of specimen do members provide for alcohol testing?
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What is the minimum breath alcohol concentration that will require a second test?
What is the minimum breath alcohol concentration that will require a second test?
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Where are members taken for drug testing?
Where are members taken for drug testing?
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What may be considered work rule violations in relation to drug testing?
What may be considered work rule violations in relation to drug testing?
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What kind of devices are used for breath alcohol testing?
What kind of devices are used for breath alcohol testing?
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What can members provide in private unless there's suspicion of tampering?
What can members provide in private unless there's suspicion of tampering?
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Who is responsible for making referrals regarding drug and alcohol use observations?
Who is responsible for making referrals regarding drug and alcohol use observations?
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What must happen if a supervisor determines further action is justified after an observation?
What must happen if a supervisor determines further action is justified after an observation?
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What is required by law to protect members with disabilities?
What is required by law to protect members with disabilities?
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What must a member do to request reasonable accommodation?
What must a member do to request reasonable accommodation?
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What form must members fill out if requesting accommodation for prescription drug use or medical cannabis?
What form must members fill out if requesting accommodation for prescription drug use or medical cannabis?
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What does the Spring Fire Department reserve the right to do if a member can't perform essential job functions?
What does the Spring Fire Department reserve the right to do if a member can't perform essential job functions?
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What does the interactive process involve when discussing reasonable accommodations?
What does the interactive process involve when discussing reasonable accommodations?
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What must occur before a member is allowed to drive themselves after a testing situation?
What must occur before a member is allowed to drive themselves after a testing situation?
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Which substances will collected specimens be tested for?
Which substances will collected specimens be tested for?
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What is the role of the Medical Review Officer (MRO)?
What is the role of the Medical Review Officer (MRO)?
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What must individuals do if they want to have their split specimen tested at another laboratory?
What must individuals do if they want to have their split specimen tested at another laboratory?
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What happens if the second laboratory finds no evidence of drug use?
What happens if the second laboratory finds no evidence of drug use?
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What does the chain of custody ensure?
What does the chain of custody ensure?
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How can Spring Fire Department enforce drug policy compliance?
How can Spring Fire Department enforce drug policy compliance?
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What is the requirement for communicating a positive test result to Spring Fire Department?
What is the requirement for communicating a positive test result to Spring Fire Department?
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Which drug is NOT mentioned as being tested?
Which drug is NOT mentioned as being tested?
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What happens to applicants who test positive for drugs?
What happens to applicants who test positive for drugs?
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What action is taken if a member refuses to cooperate in a required drug test?
What action is taken if a member refuses to cooperate in a required drug test?
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What happens to members who test positive for drugs post-accident?
What happens to members who test positive for drugs post-accident?
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What occurs when a member is tested randomly for drugs?
What occurs when a member is tested randomly for drugs?
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What support is offered to members regarding drug and alcohol issues?
What support is offered to members regarding drug and alcohol issues?
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What is the consequence of testing positive for drugs after being suspended?
What is the consequence of testing positive for drugs after being suspended?
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What is required after a member's drug test results are received?
What is required after a member's drug test results are received?
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What should members do if they suspect they have a drug or alcohol problem?
What should members do if they suspect they have a drug or alcohol problem?
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Study Notes
Drug & Alcohol Policy
- Spring Fire Department (SFD) requires drug and alcohol testing for employees.
- Testing is performed for pre-employment, post-accident, and random reasons.
- Employees who refuse drug testing will be terminated.
- Supervisors are trained to recognize signs of drug or alcohol use and must report suspicions.
- Employees suspected of drug or alcohol use will be escorted to a testing facility by management.
- Employees are not allowed to drive themselves to a testing facility.
Reasonable Accommodation
- SFD must offer reasonable accommodation to employees with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, ADA, ADAAA, and TCHRA.
- Employees must inform HR that they are requesting reasonable accommodation.
- Employees requesting accommodation due to prescription drug use, medical cannabis, or THC use must fill out a Request for Accommodation form.
- SFD reserves the right to terminate an employee if they cannot perform their job duties safely and effectively with or without reasonable accommodation.
Post-Accident Testing
- Testing must be completed within two hours of an accident if any of the following conditions are met:
- Equipment damage exceeding $1,000.
- Injuries requiring medical care.
- Fatality.
- At-fault accident.
- Third-party accident or property damage regardless of fault.
- Employees who leave the scene of an accident without explanation will be considered to have refused testing and terminated.
- Testing may be requested at a hospital if an employee is transported for treatment.
Random Testing
- Unannounced drug testing is performed on a random basis by outside vendors.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing
- All applicants must pass a drug test before beginning work.
- Refusal to submit to a drug test will result in disqualification from employment.
Collection & Testing Procedures
- Alcohol testing is conducted using breathalyzer devices.
- Drug testing uses urine samples and is conducted at a designated medical facility.
- Specimens are tested for marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, PCP, benzodiazepines, methadone, methaqualone, and propoxyphene.
- Positive test results are reviewed by a Medical Review Officer (MRO) who may contact the employee to offer the opportunity to explain or rebut the results.
- Employees may request that their split specimen be tested at another federally certified laboratory at their expense.
Monitoring & Enforcement
- SFD reserves the right to conduct unannounced inspections of employee belongings, including lockers, desks, dorm rooms, vehicles, and equipment.
Consequences
- Applicants who refuse or test positive for drugs will not be hired and cannot reapply.
- Employees refusing to cooperate with required testing will be terminated.
- Employees who test positive for drugs or alcohol will be discharged unless they meet the criteria established in Section 6.a.d of the policy.
- Employees who test positive after post-accident or reasonable suspicion testing will be suspended.
- Employees who test positive after random testing will not be suspended.
- Employees who test negative after suspension will receive back pay.
- Employees will be paid for time spent in drug or alcohol testing.
Responsibilities & Communication
- SFD encourages employees to seek help for substance abuse.
- SFD encourages employees to utilize qualified professionals in the community to assess and address potential substance abuse issues.
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Test your knowledge on the drug and alcohol policies of the Spring Fire Department. This quiz covers the requirements for testing, reasonable accommodations for disabilities, and the consequences of non-compliance. Understanding these policies is essential for all employees.
