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⎯ Failure to permit an observed or monitored collection when
required;
⎯ Failure to take a second test when required;
⎯ Failure to undergo a medical examination when required; or
⎯ Failure to cooperate with any part of the testing process.
A description of how drug and alcohol tests will be performed?
⎯ Consistent with 49 CFR Part 40
⎯ Urinalysis for drugs (detail optional)
⎯ Split specimen collection method
⎯ US DOT Chain of Custody and Control Form with unique
identification number
⎯ Initial screen
⎯ Confirmatory test (GC/MS)
⎯ Medical Review Officer responsibility
⎯ Breath analysis for alcohol (detail optional)
⎯ Initial screen
⎯ Confirmatory test using evidential breath testing device
Define minimum qualifications of testing personnel/equipment
(optional)?
⎯ Collection sites
⎯ DHHS certified labs
⎯ Medical Review Officer
⎯ Substance Abuse Professional
⎯ Evidential Breath Testing Device
⎯ Breath Alcohol Technician
⎯ Screen Test Technician
Statements regarding integrity of the testing process?
⎯ How the privacy of the employee will be protected;
⎯ How the integrity and validity of the test process will be
maintained; and
⎯ How the test results will be attributed to the correct safetysensitive
employee.
A statement regarding information disclosure?
⎯ The policy should indicate that the employer will strictly adhere
to all standards of confidentiality and assure all employees that
testing records and results will be released only to those
authorized by the FTA rules to receive such information.
A description of the consequences for using drugs?
Appendix J. Self-Assessment Checklist J-6 August 2002
POLICY DEVELOPMENT
AND
OMMUNICATION
C
Does Your Drug
and Alcohol Policy
Include.......?