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What action is defined as a refusal to submit in the context of drug and alcohol testing?
What action is defined as a refusal to submit in the context of drug and alcohol testing?
- Failing to provide a valid identification at the testing facility.
- Failing to report to the testing facility without a compelling reason. (correct)
- Requesting to postpone the test more than once.
- Providing a sample that is clearly above the acceptable limits.
Which of the following is included as a safety-sensitive function?
Which of the following is included as a safety-sensitive function?
- Operating a commercial vehicle requiring a special license. (correct)
- Attending training sessions or meetings.
- Managing paperwork for administrative tasks.
- Conducting routine office work without supervision.
How is a refusal to submit treated under the applicable policy?
How is a refusal to submit treated under the applicable policy?
- As a benign violation of policy.
- As a positive test result. (correct)
- As a successful completion of testing.
- As an acceptable form of absence from duty.
If an employee fails to provide an adequate sample for testing, what must they have to avoid being considered a refusal?
If an employee fails to provide an adequate sample for testing, what must they have to avoid being considered a refusal?
Which scenario would likely not be considered a safety-sensitive function?
Which scenario would likely not be considered a safety-sensitive function?
What constitutes unacceptable behavior during the testing process?
What constitutes unacceptable behavior during the testing process?
Which of the following best defines a safety-sensitive function?
Which of the following best defines a safety-sensitive function?
Which behavior is likely to lead to an automatic positive test result?
Which behavior is likely to lead to an automatic positive test result?
What is required of employees before they can proceed with a follow-up testing?
What is required of employees before they can proceed with a follow-up testing?
Under which condition can a urine sample be witnessed by an employee of the same sex?
Under which condition can a urine sample be witnessed by an employee of the same sex?
What must employees present when arriving at the test site for follow-up testing?
What must employees present when arriving at the test site for follow-up testing?
What must be true for an individual to be required to submit to a follow-up test?
What must be true for an individual to be required to submit to a follow-up test?
Which of the following actions could lead to an individual being required to submit an observed urine sample?
Which of the following actions could lead to an individual being required to submit an observed urine sample?
What is the primary reason for the requirement of drug test urine sample collection to be done under direct observation?
What is the primary reason for the requirement of drug test urine sample collection to be done under direct observation?
Which of the following best describes the documentation required from covered employees during testing?
Which of the following best describes the documentation required from covered employees during testing?
What could result if an employee previously gave an adulterated urine sample?
What could result if an employee previously gave an adulterated urine sample?
What is required before an employee can submit a return-to-duty test after being referred to an SAP or Addiction Counselor?
What is required before an employee can submit a return-to-duty test after being referred to an SAP or Addiction Counselor?
How many unannounced follow-up tests is an employee at Step 1 required to undergo in the first twelve months after a negative return-to-duty test?
How many unannounced follow-up tests is an employee at Step 1 required to undergo in the first twelve months after a negative return-to-duty test?
What happens if an employee attempts to delay drug or alcohol testing?
What happens if an employee attempts to delay drug or alcohol testing?
Who is responsible for transporting an employee to the test site when reasonable cause testing is initiated?
Who is responsible for transporting an employee to the test site when reasonable cause testing is initiated?
What must occur first when an employee is injured in an accident and is subject to post-accident testing?
What must occur first when an employee is injured in an accident and is subject to post-accident testing?
What is the role of the Policy Administrator concerning follow-up testing schedules?
What is the role of the Policy Administrator concerning follow-up testing schedules?
What is an employee's responsibility concerning the cost of follow-up testing?
What is an employee's responsibility concerning the cost of follow-up testing?
For employees at Step 2 or Step 3, what is the minimum follow-up testing requirement within the first year of returning to duty?
For employees at Step 2 or Step 3, what is the minimum follow-up testing requirement within the first year of returning to duty?
What is a safety-sensitive position?
What is a safety-sensitive position?
Who is responsible for evaluating employees who violate substance abuse policy?
Who is responsible for evaluating employees who violate substance abuse policy?
What must an employee do before submitting to a drug test after a verified positive result?
What must an employee do before submitting to a drug test after a verified positive result?
Which of the following is considered a prohibited action for employees?
Which of the following is considered a prohibited action for employees?
What could lead to an employee being evaluated by a SAP?
What could lead to an employee being evaluated by a SAP?
Which scenario would likely classify as a safety-sensitive function?
Which scenario would likely classify as a safety-sensitive function?
What characterizes a substituted specimen in drug testing?
What characterizes a substituted specimen in drug testing?
In the context of public safety, which role is typically not considered safety-sensitive?
In the context of public safety, which role is typically not considered safety-sensitive?
What responsibility does the employee have regarding treatment costs not covered by insurance?
What responsibility does the employee have regarding treatment costs not covered by insurance?
What may happen if an employee tests positive for drug or alcohol use?
What may happen if an employee tests positive for drug or alcohol use?
Who reviews and interprets the results of positive drug tests?
Who reviews and interprets the results of positive drug tests?
What is the role of the grievance procedure in the context of disciplinary action?
What is the role of the grievance procedure in the context of disciplinary action?
What must the employee do regarding drug and alcohol tests?
What must the employee do regarding drug and alcohol tests?
What is one of the key factors employees should understand about drug/alcohol testing?
What is one of the key factors employees should understand about drug/alcohol testing?
What happens after an employee tests positive for drug or alcohol use?
What happens after an employee tests positive for drug or alcohol use?
Which program is the employee informed about that could assist with substance-related issues?
Which program is the employee informed about that could assist with substance-related issues?
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Study Notes
Employee Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
- All employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, and refusal to submit to a test is considered a positive test result.
- Employees who refuse to submit to a test may be required to submit to an alternative test as provided for in the policy.
- Safety-sensitive functions include operating, maintaining, or controlling vehicles, using firearms, controlling hazardous substances, and supervising or having direct contact with children or the elderly.
Refusal to Submit
- Refusal to submit to a drug and alcohol test includes failure to report to the testing facility within 60 minutes, failing to provide an adequate sample, or engaging in conduct that obstructs the testing process.
- Refusals to submit will be deemed positive tests unless the individual submits to an alternative test.
Safety-Sensitive Functions
- Safety-sensitive functions include operating, maintaining, or controlling vehicles, using firearms, controlling hazardous substances, and supervising or having direct contact with children or the elderly.
- Examples of safety-sensitive functions include:
- Operating a motor vehicle that requires a commercial driver's license
- Operating motorized vehicles or equipment in an airfield operations area
- Using and/or carrying a firearm
- Controlling, supervising, or having direct contact with inmates
- Controlling, working with, or having responsibility for toxic or hazardous substances
- Receiving or dispatching calls for emergency service or traffic control
- Controlling, supervising, training, or participating in the mitigation of emergency and public safety situations
- Supervising employees in safety-sensitive positions
- Controlling, supervising, or having direct contact with children and/or the elderly
- Controlling, working with, or having responsibility for dangerous or hazardous equipment and environments
Prohibitions
- Employees are prohibited from reporting for duty or remaining on duty when they would test positive for alcohol or any prohibited drug.
- Employees are required to present themselves, along with follow-up notification paperwork, at the test site at times arranged by the EAP or rehabilitation program.
Testing Procedures
- Follow-up and rehabilitation tests are done under direct observation in accordance with DOT Return-To-Duty and Follow-up Testing Procedures.
- Each individual to be tested must present acceptable picture identification at the test site.
- Each individual to be tested must remain at the test site until a sample is given and the testing process is completed.
- Covered employees may be required to initial or sign labels or documents necessary to establish chain of custody.
Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)
- A SAP is a certified professional who evaluates employees who have violated the policy and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
- The SAP will review and interpret any positive test results, and the employee will have a reasonable opportunity to consult with the SAP to review their status, medical history, and relevant biomedical factors prior to positive test results being reported.
Follow-Up Testing
- Employees at Step 1 under this policy may be required to submit to at least six unannounced follow-up tests in the first 12 months following their negative return-to-duty test, at their expense.
- Employees at Step 2 or Step 3 under this policy shall submit to at least six unannounced follow-up tests in the first 12 months following their return-to-duty test, at their expense.
- The minimum and maximum number of follow-up tests is recalculated in the event an employee has subsequent positive test results under this policy.
Procedures for Obtaining Test Samples
- Random tests may be conducted at any time, and the employee will be required to report to the test site immediately.
- Reasonable Cause tests may be conducted based on a supervisor's reasonable suspicion, and the employee will be transported to the test site by a supervisor.
- Reasonable Cause testing may also be conducted after an accident, and the employee will be taken for medical care and then tested if the criteria for such test exists.
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