Collection and Testing Procedures. THE City will follow drug and alcohol procedures contained in 49 CFR 40, entitled "Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug Testing Programs" and 49 CFR 382 which includes preparation for testing specimen collection procedures, laboratory requirements, retention of samples and Medical Review Officer (MRO) qualifications and functions. Selection of a laboratory to implement the drug testing procedures described in this Policy shall be by mutual agreement of the parties, neither of whom shall unreasonably withhold their consent. The collection site procedures shall provide for the collection of split sample urine specimens. Chain of custody and quality control of samples shall follow at a minimum U.S. DOT Guidelines to assure the accuracy of collection and testing procedures. A quality control program for drug testing will be maintained including the submission of blind samples in accordance with U.S. DOT regulations to assure the accuracy of collection and testing procedures. An employee shall, upon request, be provided a split sample at the time of testing. If the initial test proves positive, the MRO will require a second confirmatory test. If the confirmatory test proves negative, a negative result will be reported to the employee first and then to the Fire Chief. If the confirmatory test is positive, the MRO shall consider the test results and review the individual's medical history and/or any other relevant biomedical factors. The MRO shall interview the employee and discuss the test result at which time the employee will have the opportunity to present any relevant medical information that would provide legitimate medical explanation for a positive test result. If the MRO verifies a positive result, the MRO shall refer the employee's case to the Fire Chief, after notifying the employee of the result, for further action as provided under this policy. If the MRO determines after the appropriate review that there is a legitimate medical explanation for the confirmed positive test result other than the authorized use of all unauthorized controlled substances, the MRO shall report this as a negative test result and so inform the employee regarding his finding which shall remain confidential. The MRO may conclude that a particular drug test result is scientifically insufficient for further action. Under these circumstances, the MRO shall cancel the test result and record it as a negative result. Should any questions arise as to the accuracy or validity ...
Collection and Testing Procedures. Testing for drugs and/or alcohol under this policy shall be at the expense of the County of Xxxxx, and, to the extent practicable, shall be conducted in accordance with 49 CFR Part 40, as amended from time to time. No change in law regarding the possession or use of marijuana shall have any affect upon the application and enforcement of this policy, it being specifically understood that the use, possession (except as part of the discharge of an employee’s job duties), or being under the influence of marijuana shall be considered a violation of this policy notwithstanding any law permitting the use, possession, or being under the influence of marijuana.
Collection and Testing Procedures. Testing for drugs and/or alcohol under this policy shall be at the expense of the Company, and shall be conducted in accordance with 49 CFR Part 40, Subparts A, B, C and D, as amended from time to time, with the exception of Section 40.1, the reference to “applicant” in the definition of “employee” in Section 40.3 and Section 40.31(d). The “split sample” method of collection, as set forth in those Regulations, shall be used.
Collection and Testing Procedures. The Company wants to ensure that the collection and testing procedures are conducted through a scientifically valid program to insure fairness, scientific accuracy and the highest integrity in the process. As such, the Company and Union adopt the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) anti-drug and alcohol processes as contained in 49 C.F.R., Section 40. Under this program an independent DOT-approved laboratory will test by way of urine collection for the presence of five illegal drugs, namely, amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates (heroin) and phencyclidine (PCP). The laboratory will further test for the presence of alcohol by taking breath samples through the use of a DOT- approved Breathalyzer. Section 4, below, shall govern drug and alcohol violation rates. In addition, to insure fairness and integrity in the process, the DOT- approved collection and chain of custody procedures, Medical Review Officer review, Substance Abuse Professional review and split sample testing will also be adopted by Company as part of this program. A full description of these procedures is available from either the Company or the Union, at the employee’s request. Chain of Custody When a specimen is obtained, the container or test tube(s) will remain in full view of the Employee and must be sealed, labeled, and initialed by the Employee. From that time on the specimen container shall never be handled by any employee of the Company or Union Member.
Collection and Testing Procedures. The Company wants to ensure that the collection and testing procedures are conducted through a scientifically valid program to insure fairness, scientific accuracy and the highest integrity in the process. As such, the Company and Union adopt the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) anti-drug and alcohol processes as contained in 49 C.F.R. section 40. Under this program an independent DOT-approved laboratory will test by way of urine collection for the presence of five illegal drugs, namely, amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates (heroin) and phencyclidine (PCP). The laboratory will further test for the presence of alcohol by taking breath samples through the use of a DOT- approved Breathalyzer. Section 4, below, shall govern drug and alcohol violation rates. In addition, to insure fairness and integrity in the process, the DOT- approved collection and chain of custody procedures, Medical Review Officer review, Substance Abuse Professional review and split sample testing will also be adopted by Company as part of this program. A full description of these procedures is available from either the Company or the Union, at the employee’s request. • Chain of Custody When a specimen is obtained, the container or test tube(s) will remain in full view of the Employee and must be sealed, labeled, and initialed by the Employee. From that time on the specimen container shall never be handled by any employee of the Company or Union Member. • Confidentiality Company managers and supervisors are to restrict communications concerning test results of this procedure to persons who have an absolute need to know. The test results are to be reported to an appointed manager or supervisor, and all files are to be kept confidential and locked in accordance with established procedures.
