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Are there a limited number of individuals that have knowledge of the
random numbers? Are procedures in place to ensure confidentiality and
integrity of the process?
Is the transit agency documenting the random selection process, numbers
drawn, date, and time of notification and collection?
RETURN-TO-DUTY TESTING
♦ Following a verified positive drug test, an alcohol result of 0.04 or
greater, a refusal to submit to a test, or any other violation of the
regulations, the safety-sensitive employee must pass a return to duty test,
be evaluated by an SAP, successfully complete to the SAP’s satisfaction
the recommended education/treatment program, and be determined by
the employer to be presently free of alcohol and/or prohibited drugs, and
able to return to work.
Is the return-to-duty decision and subsequent test made by the employer
based on the SAP’s assessments and determination that the employee
followed the recommended treatment program?
Do the return-to-duty procedures reflect that a safety-sensitive employee
must have a verified negative drug test or an alcohol test result of less
than 0.02? If the tests are incomplete or cancelled, the employer must
require the employee to submit to and pass another test.
If an employee has a disability that results in insufficient volume, does
the MRO report the test as negative if a medical examination shows no
evidence of illegal drug use?
FOLLOW-UP TESTING
Are the minimum requirements for follow-up testing being met? After
returning to duty, the employee is subject to unannounced follow-up
testing for a minimum of 12 months, but not more than 60 months. A
minimum of six tests is required within the first 12 months.
Is the duration and frequency of the follow-up tests established by the
SAP in a follow-up plan?
Is the SAP recommended schedule for follow-up testing being followed?
The follow-up testing plan may not be released to the employee.
Appendix J. Self-Assessment Checklist J-32 August 2002
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Return-to-Duty
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Follow-up Testing