Probable Suspicion Testing. In cases in which an employee is acting in an abnormal manner and at least one (1) supervisor, two (2) if available, have probable suspicion to believe that the employee is under the influence of controlled substances and/or alcohol, the Employer may require the employee (in the presence of a union shop xxxxxxx, if possible) to undergo a urine specimen collection and a breath alcohol analysis as provided in Section 4B. The supervisor(s) must have received training in the signs of drug intoxication in a prescribed training program which is endorsed by the Employer. Probable suspicion means suspicion based on specific personal observations that the Employer representative(s) can describe concerning the appearance, behavior, speech or breath odor of the employee. The observations may include the indication of chronic and withdrawal effects of controlled substances. The supervisor(s) must make a written statement of these observations within twenty-four (24) hours. A copy must be provided to the shop xxxxxxx or other union official after the employee is discharged. Suspicion is not probable and thus not a basis for testing if it is based solely on third (3rd) party observation and reports. The employee shall not be required to waive any claim or cause of action under the law. For all purposes herein, the parties agree that the terms “probable suspicion” and “reasonable cause” shall be synonymous. The following collection procedures shall apply to all types of testing: A refusal to provide a urine specimen or undertake a breath analysis will constitute a presumption of intoxication and the employee will be subject to discharge without receipt of a prior warning letter. If the employee is unable to produce 45mL of urine, he/she shall be offered up to forty ounces of fluid to drink and shall remain at the collection site under observation until able to produce a 45mL specimen, for a period of up to three (3) hours from the first unsuccessful attempt to provide the urine specimen. If the employee is still unable to produce a 45mL specimen, the Employer shall direct the employee to undergo an evaluation which shall occur within five business days, by a licensed physician, acceptable to the MRO who has the expertise in the medical issues concerning the employee’s inability to provide an adequate amount of urine. If the physician and MRO conclude that there is no medical condition that would preclude the employee from providing an adequate amount of urine, the MRO wi...
Probable Suspicion Testing. Employees subject to DOT probable suspicion alcohol testing under this Section shall be tested in accordance with current, applicable DOT regulations. For all purposes herein, the parties agree that the terms "probable suspicion" and "reasonable cause" shall be synonymous. Probable suspicion is defined as an employee's specific observable appearance, behavior, speech or body odor that clearly indicates the need for probable suspicion alcohol testing. In the event the Employer is unable to determine whether the abnormal behavior or appearance is due to alcohol or drugs, the Employer shall specify that the basis for any disciplinary action or testing is for "alcohol and/or drug intoxication." In such cases, the employee shall be tested in accordance with Article 35, Section 3 A, and applicable DOT alcohol testing regulations. In cases where an employee has specific, observable, abnormal indicators regarding appearance, behavior, speech or body odor, and at least one (1) supervisor, two (2) if available, have probable suspicion to believe that the employee is under the influence of alcohol, the Employer may require the employee, in the presence of a union shop stewxxx xx other employee requested by the employee under observation, to submit to a breath alcohol test. Suspicion is not probable and thus not a basis for testing if it is based solely on third party observation and reports. The supervisor(s) must make a written statement of these observations within twenty-four (24) hours. Upon request, a copy must be provided to the shop stewxxx xx other union official after the employee is discharged or suspended or taken out of service. All supervisors and Employer representatives designated to determine whether probable suspicion exists to require an employee to undergo alcohol testing shall receive specific training on the physical, behavioral, speech and performance indicators of how to detect probable suspicion alcohol misuse and use of controlled substances as required by DOT regulations. In the event the Employer requires a probable suspicion test, the Employer shall provide transportation to and from the testing location.
Probable Suspicion Testing. Employees subject to DOT probable suspicion alcohol testing under this Section shall be tested in accordance with current, applicable DOT regulations. For all purposes herein, the parties agree that the terms “probable suspicion” and “reasonable cause” shall be synonymous. Probable suspicion is defined as an employee’s specific observable appearance, behavior, speech or body odor that clearly indicates the need for probable suspicion alcohol testing. In the event the Employer is unable to determine whether the abnormal behavior or appearance is due to alcohol or drugs, the Employer shall specify that the basis for any disciplinary action or testing is for alcohol and/or drug intoxication. In such cases, the employee shall be tested in accordance with Section 1 A, and applicable DOT alcohol testing regulations. In cases where an employee has specific, observable, abnormal indicators regarding appearance, behavior, speech or body odor, and at least one (1) supervisor, two (2) if available, have probable suspicion to believe that the employee is under the influence of alcohol, the Employer may require the employee, in the presence of a union shop xxxxxxx or other employee requested by the employee under observation, to submit to a breath alcohol test. Suspicion is not probable and thus not a basis for testing if it is based solely on third party observation and reports. The supervisor(s) must make a written statement of these observations within twenty-four
Probable Suspicion Testing. E.2 RANDOM TESTING. ............................................................................................................................ E.3 NON-SUSPICION-BASED POST-ACCIDENT TESTING..................................................................
Probable Suspicion Testing. E.1. In cases in which any employee employed by the Employer is acting in an abnormal manner and a supervisor has probable suspicion to believe that the employee is under the influence of a controlled substance, the Employer may require the employee (in the presence of a Union Shop Xxxxxxx, if possible) to go to a medical clinic to provide both urine and blood specimens for laboratory testing. The supervisor must have received training in the signs of drug intoxication in a prescribed training program which is endorsed by the Employer. Probable suspicion means suspicion based on specific personal observations that the Employer representative can describe concerning the appearance, behavior, speech or breath odor of the employee. The supervisor must make a written statement of theses observations within twenty-four (24) hours. A copy must be provided to the Shop Xxxxxxx or other Local Union official after the employee is discharged. Suspicion is not probable and thus not a basis for testing if it is based solely on third (3rd) party observation and reports. If requested, the employee shall sign a consent form authorizing the clinic to withdraw a specimen of blood and/or urine and release the results of the laboratory testing to his/her Employer, but shall not be required to sign any non standard clinic forms.
Probable Suspicion Testing. (1) In cases in which an employee is acting in an abnormal manner and the Company has "probable suspicion" to believe that the employee is impaired by an alcohol or illegal drug, the Company may require the employee (in the presence of a shop xxxxxxx if possible) to go to a medical clinic to provide specimens for laboratory testing.
Probable Suspicion Testing. In cases in which an employee is acting in an abnormal manner and at least one (1) supervisor, two (2) if available, have probable sus- picion to believe that the employee is under the influence of con- trolled substances and/or alcohol, the Employer may require the employee (in the presence of a union shop xxxxxxx, if possible) to undergo a urine specimen collection and a breath alcohol analysis as provided in Section 4B. The supervisor(s) must have received training in the signs of drug intoxication in a prescribed training
Probable Suspicion Testing. Employees subject to DOT probable suspicion alcohol testing un- der this Section shall be tested in accordance with current, applica- ble DOT regulations.
Probable Suspicion Testing. 111 B. DOT Random Testing..................................................
Probable Suspicion Testing. 129 I. Preparation for Testing............................................. 130 J. Specimen Testing Procedures......................................... 131 K. Leave of Absence Prior to Testing................................... 131 L. Disciplinary Action Based on Positive Test Results.................. 132 M. Return to Duty After a Positive (Greater than .04 to the State Limit) Alcohol Test....................................... 000 X. Xxxx-xxx-xxxx -Testing.............................................. 134 O.
