Implementation Guidelines - Federal Transit Administration - U.S. ...
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Has the transit agency provided educational materials that explain the requirements of the FTA’s alcohol rule and the agency’s policies and procedures? Has the transit agency provided safety-sensitive employees with information concerning the effects of alcohol misuse on individual health, work, and personal life and signs and symptoms of an alcohol problem? (Training safety-sensitive employees is not a requirement of the alcohol regulation, but is highly recommended). Has the transit agency trained all safety-sensitive employees on the effects of drug use and the indicators of drug use? ⎯ Was the training at least 60 minutes in length? ⎯ Did the training cover the effects and consequences of prohibited drug use on personal health, safety, and the work environment? ⎯ Did the training describe the manifestations and behavioral clues that may indicate prohibited drug use? ⎯ Was the training presented in the context of prohibited drug use in the workplace, the FTA regulation, and the transit agency’s policy? Are there procedures in place to ensure that all new hires receive the training as soon as possible after hire (i.e., at employee orientation)? A R DMINISTRATIVE EQUIREMENTS TRAINING FOR SUPERVISORS Training for Supervisors Has the transit agency provided reasonable suspicion training to all supervisors that may be in a position to make reasonable suspicion determinations for drug and alcohol tests? ⎯ Was the reasonable suspicion training at least 2 hours long--60 minutes for the alcohol program and 60 minutes for the drug program (the transit agency can provide more than 2 hours of training to fully cover the information)? ⎯ Did the reasonable suspicion training cover the topics required by FTA regulations (See page 5-17 and 5-19 in the Implementation Guidelines for a training agenda that is compliant with regulations)? Does the transit agency have procedures in place to train all new hires and transfers into supervisory positions prior to the time they actually perform duties where reasonable suspicion determinations might be required? Appendix J. Self-Assessment Checklist J-34 August 2002
OTHER TRAINING Consistent with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, does the transit agency provide training for the entire workforce on the importance of maintaining a drug-free workplace and the resources that are available to workers that may have problems with prohibited drugs? Are the employees retrained on a regular basis (not required, but highly recommended)? ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS ♦ Every transit system must maintain records concerning their testing programs for specific periods of time and submit annual reports to the FTA regarding testing program activities and results. ♦ Transit systems that receive funds directly from the FTA must certify annually that they are in compliance with the alcohol and drug testing regulations. ♦ State agencies certify on behalf of those transit systems that receive their FTA funding through the state agency. The state agency may require the transit agencies to provide certification of compliance. A R DMINISTRATIVE EQUIREMENTS RECORD KEEPING Record Keeping Does the transit system maintain records on their program administration and the test results of individuals for whom they have testing responsibility? Are drug and alcohol program records kept in a secure location with controlled access? Are drug and alcohol records kept separate from personnel files to protect confidentiality? Are the following records kept on file for 1 year? Alcohol Program ♦ Records of alcohol test results less than 0.02. − Employer’s copy of the alcohol test form, including results of the test. Appendix J. Self-Assessment Checklist J-35 August 2002
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OTHER TRAINING<br />
Consistent with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, does the transit<br />
agency provide training for the entire workforce on the importance of<br />
maintaining a drug-free workplace and the resources that are available to<br />
workers that may have problems with prohibited drugs?<br />
Are the employees retrained on a regular basis (not required, but highly<br />
recommended)?<br />
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS<br />
♦ Every transit system must maintain records concerning their testing<br />
programs for specific periods of time and submit annual reports to the<br />
FTA regarding testing program activities and results.<br />
♦ <strong>Transit</strong> systems that receive funds directly from the FTA must certify<br />
annually that they are in compliance with the alcohol and drug testing<br />
regulations.<br />
♦ State agencies certify on behalf of those transit systems that receive their<br />
FTA funding through the state agency. The state agency may require the<br />
transit agencies to provide certification of compliance.<br />
A<br />
R<br />
DMINISTRATIVE<br />
EQUIREMENTS<br />
RECORD KEEPING Record Keeping<br />
Does the transit system maintain records on their program administration<br />
and the test results of individuals for whom they have testing<br />
responsibility?<br />
Are drug and alcohol program records kept in a secure location with<br />
controlled access?<br />
Are drug and alcohol records kept separate from personnel files to<br />
protect confidentiality?<br />
Are the following records kept on file for 1 year?<br />
Alcohol Program<br />
♦ Records of alcohol test results less than 0.02.<br />
− Employer’s copy of the alcohol test form, including results of the<br />
test.<br />
Appendix J. Self-Assessment Checklist J-35 August 2002
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