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TESTING FOR PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES. Analytical using drug testing and breath testing for alcohol shall be conducted when circumstances warrant as required by federal regulations. All employees shall be subject to testing prior to employment, for reasonable suspicion, following an accident, or upon return to duty from a substance abuse rehabilitation program. The employer must ensure random drug testing of at least fifteen percent (15%) of the employer’s total (average annual) safety sensitive work force during the calendar year. In order to accomplish testing of fifteen percent (15%) of the employer’s total (average annual) safety sensitive work force, testing shall be done at least quarterly. In addition, all employees will be tested prior to returning to duty after failing a drug test or alcohol test and after completion of the Substance Abuse Professional’s recommended treatment program. Those employees who perform safety-sensitive functions as defined in the attachment to this policy shall be subject to follow-up testing in a random, unannounced basis. Whenever an Employee returns to duty after participation in a substance abuse rehabilitation program regardless of the duration of absence; such an Employee shall be required to undergo a minimum of six (6) urine tests within the one-year period starting with the date of return to duty. Testing shall be conducted in a manner to assure a high degree of accuracy and reliability and using techniques, equipment, and laboratory facilities which have been approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)/National Institution on Drug Abuse (NIDA). All testing will be conducted consistent with the procedures set forth in 49 CFR Part 40, as amended. Drug testing shall be conducted by the New Philadelphia Health Department. The drugs that will be tested for include marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and phencyclidine. An initial drug screen will be conducted on each specimen. For those specimens that are not negative, a confirmatory gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GS/MS) test will be performed. The test will be considered positive if the amounts present are above the minimum thresholds established in 49 CFR Part 40, as amended. Tests for alcohol concentration will be conducted utilizing a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) approved evidential breath testing device (EBT) operated by a trained breath alcohol technician (BAT). An alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater will be considered a positive alcohol test and in violation of this policy and a violation of the requirements set forth in 49 CFR Part 382 for safety-sensitive employees. Any employee that has a confirmed positive drug or alcohol test will be removed from his/her position, informed of educational and rehabilitation programs available, and evaluated by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). The City affirms the need to protect individual dignity, privacy and confidentiality throughout the testing process, and therefore, the City shall use its best efforts to keep the results of an employee’s drug or alcohol test confidential.

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TESTING FOR PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES. Analytical using drug urine controlled substance testing and breath testing for alcohol shall will be conducted when circumstances warrant as required by federal regulationsunder Department of Transportation guidelines. All safety- sensitive employees shall be subject to testing prior to employment, randomly, for reasonable suspicion, and following an accident, or upon return to duty from a substance abuse rehabilitation program. The employer must ensure random drug testing as defined in the Department of at least fifteen percent (15%) of the employer’s total (average annual) safety sensitive work force during the calendar year. In order to accomplish testing of fifteen percent (15%) of the employer’s total (average annual) safety sensitive work force, testing shall be done at least quarterlyTransportation guidelines. In addition, all safety- sensitive employees will be tested prior to returning to duty after failing a drug test or controlled substance and/or alcohol test and after completion of the test. Employees who have returned to duty will be subject to unannounced follow- up tests for up to five years, as determined by a Substance Abuse Professional’s recommended treatment programProfessional (SAP). Those Safety- sensitive employees who perform safety-sensitive functions as defined in the attachment to this policy Department of Transportation guidelines shall also be subject to follow-up testing in a randomon randomly selected, unannounced basis. Whenever an Employee returns to duty after participation in a substance abuse rehabilitation program regardless of the duration of absence; such an Employee shall be required to undergo a minimum of six (6) urine tests within the one-year period starting with the date of return to duty. Testing shall be conducted in a manner to assure a high degree of accuracy and reliability and using techniques, equipment, and laboratory facilities which have been approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)/National Institution on Drug Abuse (NIDADHJ-IS). All testing will be conducted consistent with the procedures set put forth in 49 CFR Part 40, as amended. Drug testing shall be conducted by the New Philadelphia Health DepartmentDepartment of Transportation guidelines. The drugs controlled substances that will be tested for include marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and phencyclidinephencyclidine (PCP). An initial drug controlled substance screen will be conducted on each specimen. For those specimens that are not negativepositive, a confirmatory gas Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GSGC/MS) test will be performed. The test will be considered positive if the amounts controlled substance levels present are above the minimum thresholds established in 49 CFR Part 40, as amendedthe Department of Transportation guidelines. Tests for alcohol concentration will be conducted utilizing a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) an approved evidential breath testing Evidential Breath Testing device (EBT) operated by a trained breath alcohol technician Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT). An If the initial test indicated an alcohol concentration of 0.04 0.02 or greater greater, a confirmation test will be considered a positive alcohol test and in violation of this policy and a violation performed to confirm the result of the requirements set forth in 49 CFR Part 382 for safety-sensitive employeesinitial test. Any An employee that who has a confirmed positive drug or alcohol test concentration of 0.02 but less than 0.04 will be removed from his/her position, informed of educational and rehabilitation programs available, and evaluated by position for at least twenty-four hours unless a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). The City affirms the need to protect individual dignity, privacy and confidentiality throughout the testing process, and therefore, the City shall use its best efforts to keep the retest results of in an employee’s drug or alcohol test confidential.concentration less than

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TESTING FOR PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES. Analytical using drug urine controlled substance testing and breath testing for alcohol shall will be conducted when circumstances warrant as required by federal regulationsunder the Department of Transportation guidelines. All safety-sensitive employees shall be subject to testing prior to employment, randomly, for reasonable suspicion, and following an accident, or upon return to duty from a substance abuse rehabilitation program. The employer must ensure random drug testing as defined in the Department of at least fifteen percent (15%) of the employer’s total (average annual) safety sensitive work force during the calendar year. In order to accomplish testing of fifteen percent (15%) of the employer’s total (average annual) safety sensitive work force, testing shall be done at least quarterlyTransportation guidelines. In addition, all safety-sensitive employees will be tested prior to returning to duty after failing a drug test or controlled substance and/or alcohol test and after completion of the test. Employees who have returned to duty will be subject to unannounced follow-up tests for up to five years, as determined by a Substance Abuse Professional’s recommended treatment programProfessional (SAP). Those Safety-sensitive employees who perform safety-sensitive functions as defined in the attachment to this policy Department of Transportation guidelines shall also be subject to follow-up testing in on a randomrandomly selected, unannounced basis. Whenever an Employee returns to duty after participation in a substance abuse rehabilitation program regardless of the duration of absence; such an Employee shall be required to undergo a minimum of six (6) urine tests within the one-year period starting with the date of return to duty. Testing shall be conducted in a manner to assure a high degree of accuracy and reliability and using techniques, equipment, and laboratory facilities facilities, which have been approved by the U.S. United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)/National Institution on Drug Abuse (NIDADHHS). All testing will be conducted consistent with the CITY OF YUBA CITY DOT POLICY AUGUST 27, 1997 procedures set put forth in 49 CFR Part 40, as amendedthe Department of Transportation guidelines. Drug testing shall Testing may be conducted by a mobile unit, which meets the New Philadelphia Health Departmentrequirements of DHHS. The drugs controlled substances that will be tested for include marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and phencyclidinephencyclidine (PCP). An initial drug controlled substance screen will be conducted on each specimen. For those specimens that are not negativepositive, a confirmatory gas Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GSGC/MS) test will be performed. The test will be considered positive if the amounts controlled substances levels present are above the minimum thresholds established in 49 CFR Part 40, as amendedthe Department of Transportation guidelines. Tests for alcohol concentration will be conducted utilizing a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) an approved evidential breath testing Evidential Breath Testing device (EBT) operated by a trained breath alcohol technician Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT). If the initial test indicated an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or greater, a confirmation test will be performed to confirm the result of the initial test. An employee who has a confirmed alcohol concentration of 0.02 but less than 0.04 will be removed from his/her position for at least twenty-four hours unless a re-test results in an alcohol concentration 0.02 or less. An alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater will be considered a positive alcohol test and in violation of Department of Transportation guidelines and this policy and a violation of the requirements set forth in 49 CFR Part 382 for policy. Any safety-sensitive employees. Any employee that who has a pending or confirmed positive drug controlled substance or alcohol test will be removed from safety sensitive duties and/or his/her position, placed on unpaid leave, vacation, or CTO (at the employee’s discretion) informed of educational and rehabilitation programs program available, and evaluated by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). Transfer of an employee to a non-safety sensitive position will be made at the sole discretion of the City. The City affirms the need to protect individual dignity, privacy privacy, and confidentiality throughout the testing process, . Employees in Safety-sensitive positions may be tested under any of the following circumstances: Pre-Employment Testing All Applicants for safety-sensitive classifications shall undergo urine controlled substance testing prior to employment. Receipt of satisfactory test results is required prior to employment and therefore, failure of a controlled substance test will disqualify the City shall use its best efforts to keep the results of an employee’s drug or alcohol test confidentialapplicant from further consideration for employment.

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TESTING FOR PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES. Analytical using drug urine controlled substance testing and breath testing for alcohol shall will be conducted when circumstances warrant as required by federal regulationsunder the Department of Transportation guidelines. All safety-sensitive employees shall be subject to testing prior to employment, randomly, for reasonable suspicion, and following an accident, or upon return to duty from a substance abuse rehabilitation program. The employer must ensure random drug testing as defined in the Department of at least fifteen percent (15%) of the employer’s total (average annual) safety sensitive work force during the calendar year. In order to accomplish testing of fifteen percent (15%) of the employer’s total (average annual) safety sensitive work force, testing shall be done at least quarterlyTransportation guidelines. In addition, all safety-sensitive employees will be tested prior to returning to duty after failing a drug test or controlled substance and/or alcohol test and after completion of the test. Employees who have returned to duty will be subject to unannounced follow-up tests for up to five years, as determined by a Substance Abuse Professional’s recommended treatment programProfessional (SAP). Those Safety-sensitive employees who perform safety-sensitive functions as defined in the attachment to this policy Department of Transportation guidelines shall also be subject to follow-up testing in on a randomrandomly selected, unannounced basis. Whenever an Employee returns to duty after participation in a substance abuse rehabilitation program regardless of the duration of absence; such an Employee shall be required to undergo a minimum of six (6) urine tests within the one-year period starting with the date of return to duty. Testing shall be conducted in a manner to assure a high degree of accuracy and reliability and using techniques, equipment, and laboratory facilities facilities, which have been approved by the U.S. United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)/National Institution on Drug Abuse DHHS). All testing will be conducted consistent with the unannounced basis. Testing shall be conducted in a manner to assure a high degree of accuracy and reliability and using techniques, equipment, and laboratory facilities, which have been approved by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (NIDADHHS). All testing will be conducted consistent with the procedures set put forth in 49 CFR Part 40, as amendedthe Department of Transportation guidelines. Drug testing shall Testing may be conducted by a mobile unit, which meets the New Philadelphia Health Departmentrequirements of DHHS. The drugs controlled substances that will be tested for include marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and phencyclidinephencyclidine (PCP). An initial drug controlled substance screen will be conducted on each specimen. For those specimens that are not negativepositive, a confirmatory gas Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GSGC/MS) test will be performed. The test will be considered positive if the amounts controlled substances levels present are above the minimum thresholds established in 49 CFR Part 40, as amendedthe Department of Transportation guidelines. Tests for alcohol concentration will be conducted utilizing a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) an approved evidential breath testing Evidential Breath Testing device (EBT) operated by a trained breath alcohol technician Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT). If the initial test indicated an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or greater, a confirmation test will be performed to confirm the result of the initial test. An employee who has a confirmed alcohol concentration of 0.02 but less than 0.04 will be removed from his/her position for at least twenty-four hours unless a re-test results in an alcohol concentration 0.02 or less. An alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater will be considered a positive alcohol test and in violation of Department of Transportation guidelines and this policy and a violation of the requirements set forth in 49 CFR Part 382 for policy. Any safety-sensitive employees. Any employee that who has a pending or confirmed positive drug controlled substance or alcohol test will be removed from safety sensitive duties and/or his/her position, placed on unpaid leave, vacation, or CTO (at the employee’s discretion) informed of educational and rehabilitation programs program available, and evaluated by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). Transfer of an employee to a non-safety sensitive position will be made at the sole discretion of the City. The City affirms the need to protect individual dignity, privacy privacy, and confidentiality throughout the testing process, . Employees in Safety-sensitive positions may be tested under any of the following circumstances: Pre-Employment Testing All Applicants for safety-sensitive classifications shall undergo urine controlled substance testing prior to employment. Receipt of satisfactory test results is required prior to employment and therefore, failure of a controlled substance test will disqualify the City shall use its best efforts to keep the results of an employee’s drug or alcohol test confidentialapplicant from further consideration for employment.

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TESTING FOR PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES. Analytical using drug urine controlled substance testing and breath testing for alcohol shall will be conducted when circumstances warrant as required by federal regulationsunder Department of Transportation guidelines. All safety-sensitive employees shall be subject to testing prior to employment, randomly, for reasonable suspicion, and following an accident, or upon return to duty from a substance abuse rehabilitation program. The employer must ensure random drug testing as defined in the Department of at least fifteen percent (15%) of the employer’s total (average annual) safety sensitive work force during the calendar year. In order to accomplish testing of fifteen percent (15%) of the employer’s total (average annual) safety sensitive work force, testing shall be done at least quarterlyTransportation guidelines. In addition, all safety- sensitive employees will be tested prior to returning to duty after failing a drug test or controlled substance and/or alcohol test and after completion of the test. Employees who have returned to duty will be subject to unannounced follow- up tests for up to five years, as determined by a Substance Abuse Professional’s recommended treatment programProfessional (SAP). Those Safety- sensitive employees who perform safety-sensitive functions as defined in the attachment to this policy Department of Transportation guidelines shall also be subject to follow-up testing in a randomon randomly selected, unannounced basis. Whenever an Employee returns to duty after participation in a substance abuse rehabilitation program regardless of the duration of absence; such an Employee shall be required to undergo a minimum of six (6) urine tests within the one-year period starting with the date of return to duty. Testing shall be conducted in a manner to assure a high degree of accuracy and reliability and using techniques, equipment, and laboratory facilities which have been approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)/National Institution on Drug Abuse (NIDADHJ-IS). All testing will be conducted consistent with the procedures set put forth in 49 CFR Part 40, as amended. Drug testing shall be conducted by the New Philadelphia Health DepartmentDepartment of Transportation guidelines. The drugs controlled substances that will be tested for include marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and phencyclidinephencyclidine (PCP). An initial drug controlled substance screen will be conducted on each specimen. For those specimens that are not negativepositive, a confirmatory gas Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GSGC/MS) test will be performed. The test will be considered positive if the amounts controlled substance levels present are above the minimum thresholds established in 49 CFR Part 40, as amendedthe Department of Transportation guidelines. Tests for alcohol concentration will be conducted utilizing a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) an approved evidential breath testing Evidential Breath Testing device (EBT) operated by a trained breath alcohol technician Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT). If the initial test indicated an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or greater, a confirmation test will be performed to confirm the result of the initial test. An employee who has a confirmed alcohol concentration of 0.02 but less than 0.04 will be removed from his/her position for at least twenty-four hours unless a retest results in an alcohol concentration less than 0.02. An alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater will be considered a positive alcohol test and in violation of Department of Transportation guidelines and this policy and a violation of the requirements set forth in 49 CFR Part 382 for policy. Any safety-sensitive employees. Any employee that who has a confirmed positive drug controlled substance or alcohol test will be removed from his/her position, informed of educational and rehabilitation programs program available, and evaluated by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). The City District affirms the need to protect individual dignity, privacy and confidentiality throughout the testing process, and therefore, . Employees in safety-sensitive positions may be tested under any of the City shall use its best efforts to keep the results of an employee’s drug or alcohol test confidential.following circumstances:

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