Common use of SUBSTANCES TO BE TESTED FOR AND FOR METHODS OF TESTING Clause in Contracts

SUBSTANCES TO BE TESTED FOR AND FOR METHODS OF TESTING. Systems presence testing is the procedure that is used to identify the presence of the following controlled substances or alcohol that may be present: (A negative initial screening test is considered a negative test.) For each of the tested drugs (amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, opiates and PCP), there is an initial test used to screen the urine specimen. If the initial screen is positive (at or higher than a cut-off level that comes from the Federal Department of Health & Human Services [DHHS]), a second or confirmatory test will be conducted. This is a different test and is considered 100% accurate. Detection thresholds (or cut-off levels) are standards that have been established by the DHHS for each of the above drugs after years of research. These levels will be used to interpret all drug screens/tests, whether for a pre-employment examination, reasonable suspicion test, and post-accident test or follow up test. A testing contractor who uses only certified equipment and personnel will conduct breath alcohol testing. Breath alcohol concentrations exceeding .02 will be considered a verified positive result. In the event of an accident, where an employee has a “whole blood” alcohol drawn at a medical treatment facility, a result equal to or greater than .02 shall be considered to be a verified positive result. An Evidentiary Breath Test (EBT) is used to confirm any initial positive test result. The Employer also expressly reserves the right to add or delete substances on the list above, especially if mandated by changes in existing Federal, State or local regulations or legislation. An employee’s attempt to adulterate a specimen or otherwise manipulate the testing process will result in termination of employment, as will a refusal to produce/provide a specimen.