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Testing Procedures. What are the testing procedures for drugs? All drug testing will be done from urine specimens collected under highly controlled conditions at the following location: St. Raphael’s Occupational Health & Rehabilitation Services at 789-3530. The person collecting the urine sample will be the same gender as the employee submitting the sample. The collection site will be secured to prevent any tampering or switching of samples. The City reserves the right to change and/or add providers. When the employee has submitted a specimen, the collection person will determine whether there is a sufficient amount of urine for testing. If there is not enough, the employee may be asked to drink fluids and wait until the employee is able to provide a sufficient amount of urine to test. The urine collected from each employee will be divided into two different sample containers. This is known as a split specimen collection. The person collecting the specimen will divide the specimen into the two containers in the presence of the employee and will label both accordingly. The employee must ensure that the split samples are both accurately marked with the correct identification. The primary sample is then tested for the presence of drugs, while the second or “split” sample is stored in a secured, refrigerated location. The initial test is the immunoassay test, which screens the sample for usage of the eleven (11) classes of drugs. The second test is a confirmation test. The labs that perform the tests must be certified by the Federal Department of Health & Human Services. The testing program is limited to eleven (11) drug/drug types: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine Metabolite, Opiates, Oxycodone, Phencyclidine (PCP), Marijuana (THC) Metabolite, Methadone, Methaqualone, and Propoxyphene. The positive levels for the eleven (11) classes of drug tests are in the table below: Initial Test Analyte Initial Test Cutoff Concentration Confirmatory Test Analyte Confirmatory Test Cutoff Concentration Amphetamines 300 ng/mL 500 ng/mL Barbiturates 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Benzodiazepines 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Cocaine Metabolites 300 ng/mL Benzoylecgonine 150 ng/mL Opiate Metabolites 2000 ng/mL 2000 ng/mL Oxycodone 100 ng/mL 100 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Marijuana Metabolites 50 ng/mL THCA 15 ng/mL Methadone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Methaqualone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Propoxyphene 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL *ng/ml means nanograms per milliliter. A nanogram is one billionth of a gram. A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter. If the results of the initial test are negative, the testing laboratory will so advise the Medical Review Officer (MRO). The MRO is a licensed physician not employed by the testing laboratory who interprets the drug test results. The MRO’s role includes making determinations that other factors besides drugs may be affecting a particular test result, and the MRO may conduct sessions with individual employees to learn more about their medical histories and other factors which might influence a test result. If the results of the initial test exceed the test levels for any of the eleven (11) drug/drug classes, a second (confirmation) test is performed. This test is done differently by using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry techniques. Only specimens that are confirmed positive on the second or confirmatory test are reported positive to the Medical Review Officer for review and analysis. If the test result of the primary specimen is positive, the employee may request the Medical Review Officer to send the second (or split) specimen to a different certified lab for testing. If the result of the test of the split specimen is “negative”, the MRO shall cancel the test. If an employee wants the split specimen tested, he or she must advise the MRO within seventy two (72) hours of being notified of the positive test result of the primary specimen. The City will keep a record in the employee’s file showing the type of test (pre-employment, periodic, etc.); date of collection; location of collection; entity performing the collection; name of the lab; name of the MRO; and the test results. What are the testing procedures for alcohol? Alcohol testing is done by testing breath, using a device called an Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBT). The EBT is a scientific instrument that determines the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream by analyzing a specific amount of exhaled breath. The test result is a number representing the blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is expressed in grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. The EBT prints out numbered copies of the test results. A BAC of 0.04 or greater indicates alcohol impairment. A BAC between 0.02 and 0.04 indicates likely alcohol impairment. A BAC less than 0.02 indicates no alcohol impairment. People who have been trained and certified as breath alcohol technicians (BAT) will conduct the tests, check the EBT prior to testing to ensure its accuracy, and conduct the tests. Testing should be conducted in an area that allows the employees as much privacy as is feasible. The tester will remain present at all times during the testing procedure. First, in the employee’s presence the BAT makes sure that the EBT is responding accurately. Then, a sealed mouthpiece is opened and placed into the device. The employee is required to blow into the mouthpiece for at least six seconds or until the EBT indicates that it has obtained a sufficient amount of air to test. The EBT will then print the test results, with a copy given to the employee. If the initial test shows a reading less than 0.02 the test is recorded as “negative”. If the initial test results indicate a BAC of 0.02 or greater, a confirmation test will be conducted, after a fifteen (15) minute interval has passed to make sure that the sample was not tainted by recent use of food, tobacco, or other products. The confirmation test is done on the same EBT as the first test. If the two results are different, the confirmation test results are controlling. At this point, the breath alcohol test is completed; the employee must sign the testing form and be provided with a copy. Substance abuse testing that currently exists under the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Policy shall continue pursuant to the terms of the policy. In addition, the policy may be extended by the City to all employees who operate City vehicles. In the event the City decides to extend the policy to all drivers, it shall first notify the Union in writing of its intent and the date of the implementation. The parties understand that the testing means and methods defined herein represent the current standard in the industry for such testing. As such, any testing defined in any City policies that are not consistent with the means and methods defined herein shall be considered updated to conform with this policy. The parties recognize that industry standards may change during the life of this policy. Any such changes shall be negotiated pursuant to the requirements of MERA. The parties agree to review the means and methods defined herein at reasonable intervals and to update such methods when required. The goal of the parties shall be to promote the most efficient, effective and accurate methods available.

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Testing Procedures. What are the testing A. Testing procedures for drugs? drugs All drug testing will be done from urine specimens collected under highly controlled conditions at the following location: St. Raphael’s Occupational Health & Rehabilitation Services at 789-3530. The person collecting the urine sample will be the same gender as the employee submitting the sample. The collection site will be secured to prevent any tampering or switching of samples. The City reserves the right to change and/or add providers. When the employee has submitted a specimen, the collection person will determine whether there is a sufficient amount of urine for testing. If there is not enough, the employee may be asked to drink fluids and wait until the employee is able to provide a sufficient amount of urine to test. The urine collected from each employee will be divided into two different sample containers. This is known as a split specimen collection. The person collecting the specimen will divide the specimen into the two containers in the presence of the employee and will label both accordingly. The employee must ensure that the split samples are both accurately marked with the correct identification. The primary sample is then tested for the presence of drugs, while the second or “split” sample is stored in a secured, refrigerated location. The initial test is the immunoassay test, which screens the sample for usage of the eleven five (115) classes of drugs. The second test is a confirmation test. The labs that perform the tests must be certified by the Federal Department of Health & Human Services. The testing program is limited to eleven five (115) drug/drug types: AmphetaminesMarijuana, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine MetaboliteCocaine, Opiates, OxycodoneAmphetamines, and Phencyclidine (PCP), Marijuana (THC) Metabolite, Methadone, Methaqualone, and Propoxyphene. The positive levels for the eleven five (115) classes of drug tests are in the table below: Drug Initial Test Analyte Initial Test Cutoff Concentration Confirmatory Test Analyte Confirmatory Test Cutoff Concentration Amphetamines 300 Levels (ng/mL 500 ml)* Confirmation Test Levels (ng/mL Barbiturates ml)* Marijuana 50 15 Cocaine 300 ng/mL 150 Opiates 300 ng/mL Benzodiazepines 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Cocaine Metabolites 300 ng/mL Benzoylecgonine 150 ng/mL Opiate Metabolites 2000 ng/mL 2000 ng/mL Oxycodone 100 ng/mL 100 ng/mL Phencyclidine (PCP 25 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Marijuana Metabolites 50 ng/mL THCA 15 ng/mL Methadone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Methaqualone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Propoxyphene 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Amphetamines 1000 500 *ng/ml means nanograms per milliliter. A nanogram is one billionth of a gram. A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter. If the results of the initial test are negative, the testing laboratory will so advise the Medical Review Officer (MRO). The MRO is a licensed physician not employed by the testing laboratory who interprets the drug test results. The MRO’s role includes making determinations that other factors besides drugs may be affecting a particular test result, and the MRO may conduct sessions with individual employees to learn more about their medical histories and other factors which might influence a test result. If the results of the initial test exceed the test levels for any of the eleven five (115) drug/drug classes, a second (confirmation) test is performed. This test is done differently by using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry techniques. Only specimens that are confirmed positive on the second or confirmatory test are reported positive to the Medical Review Officer for review and analysis. If the test result of the primary specimen is positive, the employee you may request the Medical Review Officer to send the second (or split) specimen to a different certified lab for testing. The testing of the split specimen will be for the presence of drugs with the same criteria for the primary specimen being applicable. If the result of the test of the split specimen is “negative”, the MRO shall cancel the test. If an employee wants the split specimen tested, he or she must advise the MRO within seventy two (72) hours of being notified of the positive test result of the primary specimen. The City will keep a record in the employee’s file showing the type of test (pre-pre- employment, periodic, etc.); date of collection; location of collection; entity performing the collection; name of the lab; name of the MRO; and the test results. What are the testing procedures for alcohol? Alcohol testing is done by testing breath, using a device called an Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBT). The EBT is a scientific instrument that determines the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream by analyzing a specific amount of exhaled breath. The test result is a number representing the blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is expressed in grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. The EBT prints out numbered copies of the test results. A BAC of 0.04 or greater indicates alcohol impairment. A BAC between 0.02 and 0.04 indicates likely alcohol impairment. A BAC less than 0.02 indicates no alcohol impairment. People who have been trained and certified as breath alcohol technicians (BAT) will conduct the tests, check the EBT prior to testing to ensure its accuracy, and conduct the tests. Testing should be conducted in an area that allows the employees as much privacy as is feasible. The tester will remain present at all times during the testing procedure. First, in the employee’s presence the BAT makes sure that the EBT is responding accurately. Then, a sealed mouthpiece is opened and placed into the device. The employee is required to blow into the mouthpiece for at least six seconds or until the EBT indicates that it has obtained a sufficient amount of air to test. The EBT will then print the test results, with a copy given to the employee. If the initial test shows a reading less than 0.02 the test is recorded as “negative”. If the initial test results indicate a BAC of 0.02 or greater, a confirmation test will be conducted, after a fifteen (15) minute interval has passed to make sure that the sample was not tainted by recent use of food, tobacco, or other products. The confirmation test is done on the same EBT as the first test. If the two results are different, the confirmation test results are controlling. At this point, the breath alcohol test is completed; the employee must sign the testing form and be provided with a copy. Substance abuse testing that currently exists under the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Policy shall continue pursuant to the terms of the policy. In addition, the policy may be extended by the City to all employees who operate City vehicles. In the event the City decides to extend the policy to all drivers, it shall first notify the Union in writing of its intent and the date of the implementation. The parties understand that the testing means and methods defined herein represent the current standard in the industry for such testing. As such, any testing defined in any City policies that are not consistent with the means and methods defined herein shall be considered updated to conform with this policy. The parties recognize that industry standards may change during the life of this policy. Any such changes shall be negotiated pursuant to the requirements of MERA. The parties agree to review the means and methods defined herein at reasonable intervals and to update such methods when required. The goal of the parties shall be to promote the most efficient, effective and accurate methods available.

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Testing Procedures. What are the testing procedures for drugs? All drug testing will be done from urine specimens collected under highly controlled conditions at the following location: St. Raphael’s Occupational Health & Rehabilitation Services at 789-3530. The person collecting the urine sample will be the same gender as the employee submitting the sample. The collection site will be secured to prevent any tampering or switching of samples. The City reserves the right to change and/or add providers. When the employee has submitted a specimen, the collection person will determine whether there is a sufficient amount of urine for testing. If there is not enough, the employee may be asked to drink fluids and wait until the employee is able to provide a sufficient amount of urine to test. The urine collected from each employee will be divided into two different sample containers. This is known as a split specimen collection. The person collecting the specimen will divide the specimen into the two containers in the presence of the employee and will label both accordingly. The employee must ensure that the split samples are both accurately marked with the correct identification. The primary sample is then tested for the presence of drugs, while the second or “split” sample is stored in a secured, refrigerated location. The initial test is the immunoassay test, which screens the sample for usage of the eleven five (115) classes of drugs. The second test is a confirmation test. The labs that perform the tests must be certified by the Federal Department of Health & Human Services. The testing program is limited to will address eleven (11) drug/drug types: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine Metabolite, Opiates, Oxycodone, Phencyclidine (PCP), Marijuana (THC) Metabolite, Methadone, Methaqualone, and Propoxyphene. The positive levels for the eleven (11) classes of drug tests are in the table below: Initial Test Analyte Initial Test Cutoff Concentration Confirmatory Test Analyte Confirmatory Test Cutoff Concentration Amphetamines 300 ng/mL 500 ng/mL Barbiturates 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Benzodiazepines 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Cocaine Metabolites 300 ng/mL Benzoylecgonine 150 ng/mL Opiate Metabolites 2000 ng/mL 2000 ng/mL Oxycodone 100 ng/mL 100 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Marijuana Metabolites 50 ng/mL THCA 15 ng15ng/mL Methadone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Methaqualone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Propoxyphene 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL *ng/ml means nanograms per milliliter. A nanogram is one billionth of a gram. A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter. If the results of the initial test are negative, the testing laboratory will so advise the Medical Review Officer (MRO). The MRO is a licensed physician not employed by the testing laboratory who interprets the drug test results. The MRO’s role includes making determinations that other factors besides drugs may be affecting a particular test result, and the MRO may conduct sessions with individual employees to learn more about their medical histories and other factors which might influence a test result. If the results of the initial test exceed the test levels for any of the eleven (11) drug/drug classes, a second (confirmation) test is performed. This test is done differently by using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry techniques. Only specimens that are confirmed positive on the second or confirmatory test are reported positive to the Medical Review Officer for review and analysis. If the test result of the primary specimen is positive, the employee may request the Medical Review Officer to send the second (or split) specimen to a different certified lab for testing. If the result of the test of the split specimen is “negative”, the MRO shall cancel the test. If an employee wants the split specimen tested, he or she must advise the MRO within seventy two (72) hours of being notified of the positive test result of the primary specimen. The City will keep a record in the employee’s file showing the type of test (pre-pre- employment, periodic, etc.); date of collection; location of collection; entity performing the collection; name of the lab; name of the MRO; and the test results. What are the testing procedures for alcohol? Alcohol testing is done by testing breath, using a device called an Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBT). The EBT is a scientific instrument that determines the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream by analyzing a specific amount of exhaled breath. The test result is a number representing the blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is expressed in grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. The EBT prints out numbered outnumbered copies of the test results. A BAC of 0.04 or greater indicates alcohol impairment. A BAC between 0.02 and 0.04 indicates likely alcohol impairment. A BAC less than 0.02 indicates no alcohol impairment. People who have been trained and certified as breath alcohol technicians (BAT) will conduct the tests, check the EBT prior to testing to ensure its accuracy, and conduct the tests. Testing should be conducted in an area that allows the employees as much privacy as is feasible. The tester will remain present at all times during the testing procedure. First, in the employee’s presence the BAT makes sure that the EBT is responding accurately. Then, a sealed mouthpiece is opened and placed into the device. The employee is required to blow into the mouthpiece for at least six seconds or until the EBT indicates that it has obtained a sufficient amount of air to test. The EBT will then print the test results, with a copy given to the employee. If the initial test shows a reading less than 0.02 the test is recorded as “negative”. If the initial test results indicate a BAC of 0.02 or greater, a confirmation test will be conducted, after a fifteen (15) minute interval has passed to make sure that the sample was not tainted by recent use of food, tobacco, or other products. The confirmation test is done on the same EBT as the first test. If the two results are different, the confirmation test results are controlling. At this point, the breath alcohol test is completed; the employee must sign the testing form and be provided with a copy. Substance abuse testing that currently exists under the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Policy shall continue pursuant to the terms of the policy. In addition, the policy may be extended by the City to all employees who operate City vehicles. In the event the City decides to extend the policy to all drivers, it shall first notify the Union in writing of its intent and the date of the implementation. The parties understand that the testing means and methods defined herein represent the current standard in the industry for such testing. As such, any testing defined in any City policies that are not consistent with the means and methods defined herein shall be considered updated to conform with this policy. The parties recognize that industry standards may change during the life of this policy. Any such changes shall be negotiated pursuant to the requirements of MERA. The parties agree to review the means and methods defined herein at reasonable intervals MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING‌ The Board of Education, hereinafter referred to as the "Board" and the Hotel and Restaurant Employees and Bartenders Union, Local 217, AFL-CIO, hereinafter referred to as the "Union" having recently negotiated a new four (4) year agreement, also agree to this Memorandum of Understanding concerning covering the establishment of a Health and Safety Committee as follows: HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE 1999. The parties agree to establish a Health and Safety Committee consisting of four (4) members. Two (2) members shall be appointed by the Board and two (2) members shall be appointed by the Union. Said committee shall meet regularly to discuss health and safety matters. The committee shall have the authority to investigate any matters pertaining to health and safety and to update such methods when requiredmake recommendations to the Board of Education which shall retain the right of final decision on all said matters. The goal parties have caused their names to be signed on this 19th day of the parties shall be to promote the most efficientOctober, effective 1999. Local 217, Hotel & Restaurant Employees and accurate methods available.Bartenders Union, AFL-CIO New Haven Board of Education /s/ /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx 10/16/99 10/19/99

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Testing Procedures. What are the testing procedures for drugs? All drug testing will be done from urine specimens collected under highly controlled conditions at the following location: St. Raphael’s Occupational Health & Rehabilitation Services at 789-3530. The person collecting the urine sample will be the same gender as the employee submitting the sample. The collection site will be secured to prevent any tampering or switching of samples. The City reserves the right to change and/or add providers. When the employee has submitted a specimen, the collection person will determine whether there is a sufficient amount of urine for testing. If there is not enough, the employee may be asked to drink fluids and wait until the employee is able to provide a sufficient amount of urine to test. The urine collected from each employee will be divided into two different sample containers. This is known as a split specimen collection. The person collecting the specimen will divide the specimen into the two containers in the presence of the employee and will label both accordingly. The employee must ensure that the split samples are both accurately marked with the correct identification. The primary sample is then tested for the presence of drugs, while the second or “split” sample is stored in a secured, refrigerated location. The initial test is the immunoassay test, which screens the sample for usage of the eleven five (115) classes of drugs. The second test is a confirmation test. The labs that perform the tests must be certified by the Federal Department of Health & Human Services. The testing program is limited to will address eleven (11) drug/drug types: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine Metabolite, Opiates, Oxycodone, Phencyclidine (PCP), Marijuana (THC) Metabolite, Methadone, Methaqualone, and Propoxyphene. The positive levels for the eleven (11) classes of drug tests are in the table below: Initial Test Analyte Initial Test Cutoff Concentration Confirmatory Copnfirmatory Test Analyte Confirmatory Test Cutoff Concentration Amphetamines 300 ng/mL 500 ng/mL Barbiturates 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Benzodiazepines 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Cocaine Metabolites 300 ng/mL Benzoylecgonine 150 ng/mL Opiate Metabolites 2000 ng/mL 2000 ng/mL Oxycodone 100 ng/mL 100 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Marijuana Metabolites 50 ng/mL THCA 15 ng15ng/mL Methadone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Methaqualone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Propoxyphene 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL *ng/ml means nanograms per milliliter. A nanogram is one billionth of a gram. A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter. If the results of the initial test are negative, the testing laboratory will so advise the Medical Review Officer (MRO). The MRO is a licensed physician not employed by the testing laboratory who interprets the drug test results. The MRO’s role includes making determinations that other factors besides drugs may be affecting a particular test result, and the MRO may conduct sessions with individual employees to learn more about their medical histories and other factors which might influence a test result. If the results of the initial test exceed the test levels for any of the eleven (11) drug/drug classes, a second (confirmation) test is performed. This test is done differently by using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry techniques. Only specimens that are confirmed positive on the second or confirmatory test are reported positive to the Medical Review Officer for review and analysis. If the test result of the primary specimen is positive, the employee may request the Medical Review Officer to send the second (or split) specimen to a different certified lab for testing. If the result of the test of the split specimen is “negative”, the MRO shall cancel the test. If an employee wants the split specimen tested, he or she must advise the MRO within seventy two (72) hours of being notified of the positive test result of the primary specimen. The City will keep a record in the employee’s file showing the type of test (pre-employment, periodic, etc.); date of collection; location of collection; entity performing the collection; name of the lab; name of the MRO; and the test results. What are the testing procedures for alcohol? Alcohol testing is done by testing breath, using a device called an Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBT). The EBT is a scientific instrument that determines the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream by analyzing a specific amount of exhaled breath. The test result is a number representing the blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is expressed in grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. The EBT prints out numbered copies of the test results. A BAC of 0.04 or greater indicates alcohol impairment. A BAC between 0.02 and 0.04 indicates likely alcohol impairment. A BAC less than 0.02 indicates no alcohol impairment. People who have been trained and certified as breath alcohol technicians (BAT) will conduct the tests, check the EBT prior to testing to ensure its accuracy, and conduct the tests. Testing should be conducted in an area that allows the employees as much privacy as is feasible. The tester will remain present at all times during the testing procedure. First, in the employee’s presence the BAT makes sure that the EBT is responding accurately. Then, a sealed mouthpiece is opened and placed into the device. The employee is required to blow into the mouthpiece for at least six seconds or until the EBT indicates that it has obtained a sufficient amount of air to test. The EBT will then print the test results, with a copy given to the employee. If the initial test shows a reading less than 0.02 the test is recorded as “negative”. If the initial test results indicate a BAC of 0.02 or greater, a confirmation test will be conducted, after a fifteen (15) minute interval has passed to make sure that the sample was not tainted by recent use of food, tobacco, or other products. The confirmation test is done on the same EBT as the first test. If the two results are different, the confirmation test results are controlling. At this point, the breath alcohol test is completed; the employee must sign the testing form and be provided with a copy. Substance abuse testing that currently exists under the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Policy shall continue pursuant to the terms of the policy. In addition, the policy may be extended by the City to all employees who operate City vehicles. In the event the City decides to extend the policy to all drivers, it shall first notify the Union in writing of its intent and the date of the implementation. The parties understand that the testing means and methods defined herein represent the current standard in the industry for such testing. As such, any testing defined in any City policies that are not consistent with the means and methods defined herein shall be considered updated to conform with this policy. The parties recognize that industry standards may change during the life of this policy. Any such changes shall be negotiated pursuant to the requirements of MERA. The parties agree to review the means and methods defined herein at reasonable intervals and to update such methods when required. The goal of the parties shall be to promote the most efficient, effective and accurate methods available.

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Testing Procedures. What The City will select an appropriate site for the collection of urine and breath samples which meets the requirements specified by the Department of Transportation. The site selected for collecting urine specimens will provide, at a minimum, a privacy enclosure for urination, a toilet, a suitable, clean writing surface, and a water source for hand washing, which, if practicable, will be located outside the privacy enclosure. The contractor who conducts the collection will ensure that access to the collection site is restricted during collection, that unauthorized persons are not present, and that there are no unobserved entrance points to the testing procedures site. Furthermore, the City shall ensure that the allocation site personnel provided by the contractor protects the dignity and privacy of the donor and that all collection site personnel are trained to prepare the collection site, collect specimens, examine specimens for drugs? All tampering or sample adulteration, observe collections, split the specimens, and properly label and preserve the chain of custody of the specimens. These steps will be taken to protect the Bargaining Unit Member and the integrity of the drug testing process, safeguard the validity of the test results, and ensure the test results are attributed to the correct covered Bargaining Unit Member. Breath alcohol specimens will be done from urine specimens collected under highly controlled conditions at through the following location: St. Raphael’s Occupational Health use of an evidential breath-testing (“EBT”) device approved by the National Highway Traffic & Rehabilitation Services at 789-3530. The person collecting the urine sample Safety Administration and will be administered by a breath alcohol technician (“BAT”) trained to proficiency in the same gender as operation of the employee submitting the sampleEBT. The collection site Breath tests will be conducted at a site that provides privacy to the individual being tested and secured to prevent any tampering or switching of samples. The City reserves the right to change and/or add providers. When the employee has submitted a specimen, the collection person will determine whether there is a sufficient amount of urine for testing. If there is not enough, the employee may be asked to drink fluids and wait until the employee is able to provide a sufficient amount of urine to test. The urine collected from each employee will be divided into two different sample containers. This is known as a split specimen collection. The person collecting the specimen will divide the specimen into the two containers in the presence of the employee and will label both accordingly. The employee must ensure that the split samples are both accurately marked with the correct identification. The primary sample is then tested for the presence of drugs, while the second or “split” sample is stored in a secured, refrigerated location. The initial test is the immunoassay test, which screens the sample for usage of the eleven (11) classes of drugs. The second test is a confirmation test. The labs that perform the tests must be certified by the Federal Department of Health & Human Services. The testing program is limited to eleven (11) drug/drug types: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine Metabolite, Opiates, Oxycodone, Phencyclidine (PCP), Marijuana (THC) Metabolite, Methadone, Methaqualone, and Propoxyphene. The positive levels for the eleven (11) classes of drug tests are in the table below: Initial Test Analyte Initial Test Cutoff Concentration Confirmatory Test Analyte Confirmatory Test Cutoff Concentration Amphetamines 300 ng/mL 500 ng/mL Barbiturates 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Benzodiazepines 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Cocaine Metabolites 300 ng/mL Benzoylecgonine 150 ng/mL Opiate Metabolites 2000 ng/mL 2000 ng/mL Oxycodone 100 ng/mL 100 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Marijuana Metabolites 50 ng/mL THCA 15 ng/mL Methadone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Methaqualone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Propoxyphene 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL *ng/ml means nanograms per milliliter. A nanogram is one billionth of a gram. A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter. If the results of the initial test are negative, the testing laboratory will so advise the Medical Review Officer (MRO). The MRO is a licensed physician not employed by the testing laboratory who interprets the drug test results. The MRO’s role includes making determinations that other factors besides drugs may be affecting a particular test result, and the MRO may conduct sessions with individual employees to learn more about their medical histories and other factors which might influence a test result. If the results of the initial test exceed the test levels for any of the eleven (11) drug/drug classes, a second (confirmation) test is performed. This test is done differently by using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry techniques. Only specimens that are confirmed positive on the second or confirmatory test are reported positive unauthorized access to the Medical Review Officer for review and analysis. If the test result of the primary specimen is positive, the employee may request the Medical Review Officer to send the second (or split) specimen to a different certified lab for testingEBT. If the result of the screening test is an alcohol concentration of less than 0.02, no further testing is required, and the split specimen is “negative”, test will be reported to the MRO shall cancel the employer as a negative test. If an employee wants the split specimen tested, he or she must advise the MRO within seventy two (72) hours of being notified of the positive test result of the primary specimen. The City will keep a record in the employee’s file showing the type of test (pre-employment, periodic, etc.); date of collection; location of collection; entity performing the collection; name of the lab; name of the MRO; and the test results. What are the testing procedures for alcohol? Alcohol testing is done by testing breath, using a device called an Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBT). The EBT is a scientific instrument that determines the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream by analyzing a specific amount of exhaled breath. The test result is a number representing the blood an alcohol concentration (BAC), which is expressed in grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. The EBT prints out numbered copies of the test results. A BAC of 0.04 or greater indicates alcohol impairment. A BAC between 0.02 and 0.04 indicates likely alcohol impairment. A BAC less than 0.02 indicates no alcohol impairment. People who have been trained and certified as breath alcohol technicians (BAT) will conduct the tests, check the EBT prior to testing to ensure its accuracy, and conduct the tests. Testing should be conducted in an area that allows the employees as much privacy as is feasible. The tester will remain present at all times during the testing procedure. First, in the employee’s presence the BAT makes sure that the EBT is responding accurately. Then, a sealed mouthpiece is opened and placed into the device. The employee is required to blow into the mouthpiece for at least six seconds or until the EBT indicates that it has obtained a sufficient amount of air to test. The EBT will then print the test results, with a copy given to the employee. If the initial test shows a reading less than 0.02 the test is recorded as “negative”. If the initial test results indicate a BAC of 0.02 or greater, a confirmation test must be performed. This test will be conductedconducted at least 15 minutes, but not more that 30 minutes, after a fifteen (15) minute interval has passed to make sure that the sample was not tainted by recent use completion of food, tobacco, or other products. The confirmation test is done on the same EBT as the first initial test. If These steps will be taken to protect the two results are differentBargaining Unit Member and the integrity of the alcohol testing process, safeguard the confirmation validity of the test results, and ensure the test results are controlling. At this point, the breath alcohol test is completed; the employee must sign the testing form and be provided with a copy. Substance abuse testing that currently exists under the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Policy shall continue pursuant attributed to the terms of the policy. In addition, the policy may be extended by the City to all employees who operate City vehicles. In the event the City decides to extend the policy to all drivers, it shall first notify the Union in writing of its intent and the date of the implementation. The parties understand that the testing means and methods defined herein represent the current standard in the industry for such testing. As such, any testing defined in any City policies that are not consistent with the means and methods defined herein shall be considered updated to conform with this policy. The parties recognize that industry standards may change during the life of this policy. Any such changes shall be negotiated pursuant to the requirements of MERA. The parties agree to review the means and methods defined herein at reasonable intervals and to update such methods when required. The goal of the parties shall be to promote the most efficient, effective and accurate methods availablecorrect covered Bargaining Unit Member.

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Testing Procedures. What are An independent testing agency shall select the testing procedures for drugs? All drug testing employees to be tested, using a computer-generated process and an identification number having no correlation to their names. Personnel will notify the individual and/or his/her Department Head of their selection. The selected employee must report to the collection site immediately after receiving notification of his/her selection from the random pool. In the event a randomly selected employee is absent from work or unavailable on the day his/her test was scheduled, the employee will be done from urine specimens collected under highly controlled conditions at the following location: St. Raphael’s Occupational Health & Rehabilitation Services at 789tested immediately upon his or her return to work or as soon as practical in an off-3530. The person collecting the urine sample will be the same gender as the employee submitting the sample. The collection site will be secured to prevent any tampering or switching of samplesfacility. The City reserves the right to change and/or add providers. When the employee has submitted a specimen, will pre-select an appropriate site for the collection person will determine whether there is a sufficient amount of urine for testingand breath samples that meets the generally recognized federal requirements, as specified by DOT regulations. If there is not enough, the employee may be asked to drink fluids and wait until the employee is able to provide a sufficient amount of urine to test. The urine collected from each employee Breath alcohol specimens will be divided into two different sample containers. This is known as collected through the use of an approved evidential breath-testing (“EBT”) device and will be administered by a split specimen collection. The person collecting the specimen will divide the specimen into the two containers breath alcohol technician (“BAT”) trained to proficiency in the presence operation of the employee and will label both accordingly. The employee must ensure that the split samples are both accurately marked with the correct identification. The primary sample is then tested for the presence of drugs, while the second or “split” sample is stored in a secured, refrigerated location. The initial test is the immunoassay test, which screens the sample for usage of the eleven (11) classes of drugs. The second test is a confirmation test. The labs that perform the tests must be certified by the Federal Department of Health & Human Services. The testing program is limited to eleven (11) drug/drug types: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine Metabolite, Opiates, Oxycodone, Phencyclidine (PCP), Marijuana (THC) Metabolite, Methadone, Methaqualone, and Propoxyphene. The positive levels for the eleven (11) classes of drug tests are in the table below: Initial Test Analyte Initial Test Cutoff Concentration Confirmatory Test Analyte Confirmatory Test Cutoff Concentration Amphetamines 300 ng/mL 500 ng/mL Barbiturates 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Benzodiazepines 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Cocaine Metabolites 300 ng/mL Benzoylecgonine 150 ng/mL Opiate Metabolites 2000 ng/mL 2000 ng/mL Oxycodone 100 ng/mL 100 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Marijuana Metabolites 50 ng/mL THCA 15 ng/mL Methadone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Methaqualone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Propoxyphene 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL *ng/ml means nanograms per milliliter. A nanogram is one billionth of a gram. A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter. If the results of the initial test are negative, the testing laboratory will so advise the Medical Review Officer (MRO). The MRO is a licensed physician not employed by the testing laboratory who interprets the drug test results. The MRO’s role includes making determinations that other factors besides drugs may be affecting a particular test result, and the MRO may conduct sessions with individual employees to learn more about their medical histories and other factors which might influence a test result. If the results of the initial test exceed the test levels for any of the eleven (11) drug/drug classes, a second (confirmation) test is performed. This test is done differently by using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry techniques. Only specimens that are confirmed positive on the second or confirmatory test are reported positive to the Medical Review Officer for review and analysis. If the test result of the primary specimen is positive, the employee may request the Medical Review Officer to send the second (or split) specimen to a different certified lab for testingEBT. If the result of the screening test is an alcohol concentration of less than 0.02, no further testing is required, and the split specimen is “negative”, test will be reported to the MRO shall cancel the employer as a negative test. If an employee wants the split specimen tested, he or she must advise the MRO within seventy two (72) hours of being notified of the positive test result of the primary specimen. The City will keep a record in the employee’s file showing the type of test (pre-employment, periodic, etc.); date of collection; location of collection; entity performing the collection; name of the lab; name of the MRO; and the test results. What are the testing procedures for alcohol? Alcohol testing is done by testing breath, using a device called an Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBT). The EBT is a scientific instrument that determines the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream by analyzing a specific amount of exhaled breath. The test result is a number representing the blood an alcohol concentration (BAC), which is expressed in grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. The EBT prints out numbered copies of the test results. A BAC of 0.04 or greater indicates alcohol impairment. A BAC between 0.02 and 0.04 indicates likely alcohol impairment. A BAC less than 0.02 indicates no alcohol impairment. People who have been trained and certified as breath alcohol technicians (BAT) will conduct the tests, check the EBT prior to testing to ensure its accuracy, and conduct the tests. Testing should be conducted in an area that allows the employees as much privacy as is feasible. The tester will remain present at all times during the testing procedure. First, in the employee’s presence the BAT makes sure that the EBT is responding accurately. Then, a sealed mouthpiece is opened and placed into the device. The employee is required to blow into the mouthpiece for at least six seconds or until the EBT indicates that it has obtained a sufficient amount of air to test. The EBT will then print the test results, with a copy given to the employee. If the initial test shows a reading less than 0.02 the test is recorded as “negative”. If the initial test results indicate a BAC of 0.02 or greater, a confirmation test must be performed. This test will be conductedconducted at least 15 minutes, but not more that 30 minutes, after a fifteen (15) minute interval has passed to make sure that the sample was not tainted by recent use completion of food, tobacco, or other products. The confirmation test is done on the same EBT as the first initial test. If These steps will be taken to protect the two results are differentemployee and the integrity of the alcohol testing process, safeguard the confirmation validity of the test results, and ensure the test results are controllingattributed to the correct employee. At this pointThe contractor who conducts the random-sample urine collection will ensure that access to the collection site is restricted during collection, that unauthorized persons are not present, and that there are no unobserved entrance points to the testing site. Furthermore, the breath alcohol test is completed; City shall ensure that the collection site personnel provided by the contractor protect the dignity and privacy of the donor and that all collection site personnel are trained to prepare the collection site, collect specimens, examine specimens for tampering or sample adulteration, observe collections, split the specimens, and properly label and preserve the chain of custody of the specimens. These steps will be taken to protect the employee must sign as well as the integrity of the drug testing form process, to safeguard the validity of the test results, and be provided with a copy. Substance abuse testing that currently exists under to ensure the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Policy shall continue pursuant test results are attributed to the terms of the policy. In addition, the policy may be extended by the City to all employees who operate City vehicles. In the event the City decides to extend the policy to all drivers, it shall first notify the Union in writing of its intent and the date of the implementationcorrect employee. The parties understand that the urine-collection testing means and methods defined herein represent the current standard in the industry for such testing. As such, any testing defined in any City policies that are not consistent with the means and methods defined herein shall be considered updated to conform with this policy. The parties recognize that industry standards may change during the life of this policy. Any such changes shall be negotiated pursuant is limited to the requirements of MERA. The parties agree to review the means and methods defined herein at reasonable intervals and to update such methods when required. The goal of the parties shall be to promote the most efficient, effective and accurate methods available.following controlled substances:

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Testing Procedures. What The City will select an appropriate site for the collection of urine and breath samples which meets the requirements specified by the Department of Transportation. The site selected for collecting urine specimens will provide, at a minimum, a privacy enclosure for urination, a toilet, a suitable, clean writing surface, and a water source for hand washing, which, if practicable, will be located outside the privacy enclosure. The contractor who conducts the collection will ensure that access to the collection site is restricted during collection, that unauthorized persons are not present, and that there are no unobserved entrance points to the testing procedures site. Furthermore, the City shall ensure that the allocation site personnel provided by the contractor protects the dignity and privacy of the donor and that all collection site personnel are trained to prepare the collection site, collect specimens, examine specimens for drugs? All tampering or sample adulteration, observe collections, split the specimens, and properly label and preserve the chain of custody of the specimens. These steps will be taken to protect the Bargaining Unit Member and the integrity of the drug testing process, safeguard the validity of the test results, and ensure the test results are attributed to the correct covered Bargaining Unit Member. Breath alcohol specimens will be done from urine specimens collected under highly controlled conditions at through the following location: St. Raphael’s Occupational Health use of an evidential breath testing (“EBT”) device approved by the National Highway Traffic & Rehabilitation Services at 789-3530. The person collecting the urine sample Safety Administration and will be administered by a breath alcohol technician (“BAT”) trained to proficiency in the same gender as operation of the employee submitting the sampleEBT. The collection site Breath tests will be conducted at a site that provides privacy to the individual being tested and secured to prevent any tampering or switching of samples. The City reserves the right to change and/or add providers. When the employee has submitted a specimen, the collection person will determine whether there is a sufficient amount of urine for testing. If there is not enough, the employee may be asked to drink fluids and wait until the employee is able to provide a sufficient amount of urine to test. The urine collected from each employee will be divided into two different sample containers. This is known as a split specimen collection. The person collecting the specimen will divide the specimen into the two containers in the presence of the employee and will label both accordingly. The employee must ensure that the split samples are both accurately marked with the correct identification. The primary sample is then tested for the presence of drugs, while the second or “split” sample is stored in a secured, refrigerated location. The initial test is the immunoassay test, which screens the sample for usage of the eleven (11) classes of drugs. The second test is a confirmation test. The labs that perform the tests must be certified by the Federal Department of Health & Human Services. The testing program is limited to eleven (11) drug/drug types: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine Metabolite, Opiates, Oxycodone, Phencyclidine (PCP), Marijuana (THC) Metabolite, Methadone, Methaqualone, and Propoxyphene. The positive levels for the eleven (11) classes of drug tests are in the table below: Initial Test Analyte Initial Test Cutoff Concentration Confirmatory Test Analyte Confirmatory Test Cutoff Concentration Amphetamines 300 ng/mL 500 ng/mL Barbiturates 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Benzodiazepines 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Cocaine Metabolites 300 ng/mL Benzoylecgonine 150 ng/mL Opiate Metabolites 2000 ng/mL 2000 ng/mL Oxycodone 100 ng/mL 100 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Marijuana Metabolites 50 ng/mL THCA 15 ng/mL Methadone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Methaqualone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Propoxyphene 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL *ng/ml means nanograms per milliliter. A nanogram is one billionth of a gram. A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter. If the results of the initial test are negative, the testing laboratory will so advise the Medical Review Officer (MRO). The MRO is a licensed physician not employed by the testing laboratory who interprets the drug test results. The MRO’s role includes making determinations that other factors besides drugs may be affecting a particular test result, and the MRO may conduct sessions with individual employees to learn more about their medical histories and other factors which might influence a test result. If the results of the initial test exceed the test levels for any of the eleven (11) drug/drug classes, a second (confirmation) test is performed. This test is done differently by using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry techniques. Only specimens that are confirmed positive on the second or confirmatory test are reported positive unauthorized access to the Medical Review Officer for review and analysis. If the test result of the primary specimen is positive, the employee may request the Medical Review Officer to send the second (or split) specimen to a different certified lab for testingEBT. If the result of the screening test is an alcohol concentration of less than 0.02, no further testing is required, and the split specimen is “negative”, test will be reported to the MRO shall cancel the employer as a negative test. If an employee wants the split specimen tested, he or she must advise the MRO within seventy two (72) hours of being notified of the positive test result of the primary specimen. The City will keep a record in the employee’s file showing the type of test (pre-employment, periodic, etc.); date of collection; location of collection; entity performing the collection; name of the lab; name of the MRO; and the test results. What are the testing procedures for alcohol? Alcohol testing is done by testing breath, using a device called an Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBT). The EBT is a scientific instrument that determines the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream by analyzing a specific amount of exhaled breath. The test result is a number representing the blood an alcohol concentration (BAC), which is expressed in grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. The EBT prints out numbered copies of the test results. A BAC of 0.04 or greater indicates alcohol impairment. A BAC between 0.02 and 0.04 indicates likely alcohol impairment. A BAC less than 0.02 indicates no alcohol impairment. People who have been trained and certified as breath alcohol technicians (BAT) will conduct the tests, check the EBT prior to testing to ensure its accuracy, and conduct the tests. Testing should be conducted in an area that allows the employees as much privacy as is feasible. The tester will remain present at all times during the testing procedure. First, in the employee’s presence the BAT makes sure that the EBT is responding accurately. Then, a sealed mouthpiece is opened and placed into the device. The employee is required to blow into the mouthpiece for at least six seconds or until the EBT indicates that it has obtained a sufficient amount of air to test. The EBT will then print the test results, with a copy given to the employee. If the initial test shows a reading less than 0.02 the test is recorded as “negative”. If the initial test results indicate a BAC of 0.02 or greater, a confirmation test must be performed. This test will be conductedconducted at least 15 minutes, but not more that 30 minutes, after a fifteen (15) minute interval has passed to make sure that the sample was not tainted by recent use completion of food, tobacco, or other products. The confirmation test is done on the same EBT as the first initial test. If These steps will be taken to protect the two results are differentBargaining Unit Member and the integrity of the alcohol testing process, safeguard the confirmation validity of the test results, and ensure the test results are controlling. At this point, the breath alcohol test is completed; the employee must sign the testing form and be provided with a copy. Substance abuse testing that currently exists under the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Policy shall continue pursuant attributed to the terms of the policy. In addition, the policy may be extended by the City to all employees who operate City vehicles. In the event the City decides to extend the policy to all drivers, it shall first notify the Union in writing of its intent and the date of the implementation. The parties understand that the testing means and methods defined herein represent the current standard in the industry for such testing. As such, any testing defined in any City policies that are not consistent with the means and methods defined herein shall be considered updated to conform with this policy. The parties recognize that industry standards may change during the life of this policy. Any such changes shall be negotiated pursuant to the requirements of MERA. The parties agree to review the means and methods defined herein at reasonable intervals and to update such methods when required. The goal of the parties shall be to promote the most efficient, effective and accurate methods availablecorrect covered Bargaining Unit Member.

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Testing Procedures. What are the All testing procedures for drugs? All drug shall be administered during an employee’s regular work hours. Urine testing will be done from the method for drug testing. All aspects of urine specimens collected under highly controlled conditions at the following location: St. Raphael’s Occupational Health & Rehabilitation Services at 789-3530analysis, drug testing, collection and chain of custody procedures shall be conducted in strict accordance with D.H.H.S. standards as outlined in 49 CFR Part 40. The person collecting designated laboratory must be certified by HHS under the National Laboratory Certification Program (NLCP). For urine testing, the sample will be split into two parts. An employee whose drug test results in a positive report may, within seventy-two (72) hours of receiving notification of such result, request in writing to Medworks that the same gender as second part of the employee submitting sample be made available for re-testing at a licensed or certified laboratory of the sampleemployee’s choosing. The collection site will be secured to prevent any tampering or switching of samples. The City reserves the right to change and/or add providers. When the employee has submitted a specimen, the collection person will determine whether there is a sufficient amount of urine for testing. If there is not enough, the employee may be asked to drink fluids and wait until the employee is able to provide a sufficient amount of urine to test. The urine collected from each employee will be divided into two different sample containers. This is known as a split specimen collection. The person collecting the specimen will divide the specimen into the two containers in the presence second part of the employee and will label both accordingly. The employee must sample shall be transferred to that laboratory in such manner as to ensure that the split samples are both accurately marked with the correct identification. The primary sample is then tested for the presence proper chain of drugs, while the second or “split” sample is stored in a secured, refrigerated location. The initial test is the immunoassay test, which screens the sample for usage of the eleven (11) classes of drugscustody. The second test performed at the employee’s request shall be at the expense of the employee. If the second test is a confirmation negative, the positive test shall be null and void and the City shall reimburse the employee for the cost of the second test. The labs that perform the tests must following cutoff levels shall be certified by the Federal Department of Health & Human Services. The testing program is limited to eleven used in determining whether specimens are positive or negative in a random test: Drugs Initial Test Levels (11) drugng/drug types: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, ml)* Confirmation Test Levels (ng/ml)* Marijuana 50 15 Cocaine Metabolite, Opiates, Oxycodone, Metabolite 150 100 Opiates 2000 2000 Phencyclidine (PCP), Marijuana (THC) Metabolite, Methadone, Methaqualone, and Propoxyphene. The positive levels for the eleven (11) classes of drug tests are in the table below: Initial Test Analyte Initial Test Cutoff Concentration Confirmatory Test Analyte Confirmatory Test Cutoff Concentration 25 25 Amphetamines 300 ng/mL 500 ng/mL Barbiturates 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Benzodiazepines 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Cocaine Metabolites 300 ng/mL Benzoylecgonine 150 ng/mL Opiate Metabolites 2000 ng/mL 2000 ng/mL Oxycodone 100 ng/mL 100 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Marijuana Metabolites 50 ng/mL THCA 15 ng/mL Methadone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Methaqualone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Propoxyphene 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL 250 *ng/ml means nanograms Nanograms per milliliter. A nanogram is one billionth of a gram. A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter. If the results The following cutoff levels shall be used in determining whether specimens are positive or negative in a reasonable suspicion test: Drugs Initial Test Levels (ng/ml)* Confirmation Test Levels (ng/ml)* Marijuana 50 15 Cocaine Metabolite 150 100 Opiates 2000 2000 Phencyclidine (PCP) 25 25 Amphetamines 500 250 Barbiturates 300 300 Benzodiazepines 300 300 Methadone 300 300 Methaqualone 300 300 Proposyphene 300 300 Anabolic Steroids 10 10 *Nanograms per milliliter. A nanogram is one billionth of a gram. A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter. All of the initial test above cutoff levels are negative, the testing laboratory will so advise the Medical Review Officer (MRO). The MRO is a licensed physician not employed by the testing laboratory who interprets the drug test results. The MRO’s role includes making determinations that other factors besides drugs may be affecting a particular test result, and the MRO may conduct sessions with individual employees subject to learn more about their medical histories and other factors which might influence a test result. If the results of the initial test exceed the test levels for any of the eleven (11) drug/drug classes, a second (confirmation) test is performed. This test is done differently by using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry techniques. Only specimens that are confirmed positive on the second or confirmatory test are reported positive change according to the Medical Review Officer for review and analysis. If the test result of the primary specimen is positive, the employee may request the Medical Review Officer amendments to send the second (or split) specimen to a different certified lab for testing. If the result of the test of the split specimen is “negative”, the MRO shall cancel the test. If an employee wants the split specimen tested, he or she must advise the MRO within seventy two (72) hours of being notified of the positive test result of the primary specimen. The City will keep a record in the employee’s file showing the type of test (pre-employment, periodic, etc.); date of collection; location of collection; entity performing the collection; name of the lab; name of the MRO; and the test results. What are the testing procedures for alcohol? Alcohol testing is done by testing breath, using a device called an Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBT). The EBT is a scientific instrument that determines the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream by analyzing a specific amount of exhaled breath. The test result is a number representing the blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is expressed in grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. The EBT prints out numbered copies of the test results. A BAC of 0.04 or greater indicates alcohol impairment. A BAC between 0.02 and 0.04 indicates likely alcohol impairment. A BAC less than 0.02 indicates no alcohol impairment. People who have been trained and certified as breath alcohol technicians (BAT) will conduct the tests, check the EBT prior to testing to ensure its accuracy, and conduct the tests. Testing should be conducted in an area that allows the employees as much privacy as is feasible. The tester will remain present at all times during the testing procedure. First, in the employee’s presence the BAT makes sure that the EBT is responding accurately. Then, a sealed mouthpiece is opened and placed into the device. The employee is required to blow into the mouthpiece for at least six seconds or until the EBT indicates that it has obtained a sufficient amount of air to test. The EBT will then print the test results, with a copy given to the employee. If the initial test shows a reading less than 0.02 the test is recorded as “negative”. If the initial test results indicate a BAC of 0.02 or greater, a confirmation test will be conducted, after a fifteen (15) minute interval has passed to make sure that the sample was not tainted by recent use of food, tobacco, or other products. The confirmation test is done on the same EBT as the first test. If the two results are different, the confirmation test results are controlling. At this point, the breath alcohol test is completed; the employee must sign the testing form and be provided with a copy. Substance abuse testing that currently exists under the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Policy shall continue pursuant to the terms of the policy. In addition, the policy may be extended by the City to all employees who operate City vehicles. In the event the City decides to extend the policy to all drivers, it shall first notify the Union in writing of its intent and the date of the implementation. The parties understand that the testing means and methods defined herein represent the current standard in the industry for such testing. As such, any testing defined in any City policies that are not consistent with the means and methods defined herein shall be considered updated to conform with this policy. The parties recognize that industry standards may change during the life of this policy. Any such changes shall be negotiated pursuant to the requirements of MERA. The parties agree to review the means and methods defined herein at reasonable intervals and to update such methods when required. The goal of the parties shall be to promote the most efficient, effective and accurate methods available.49 CFR Part

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Testing Procedures. What are the All testing procedures for drugs? All drug shall be administered during an employee’s regular work hours. Urine testing will be done from the method for drug testing. All aspects of urine specimens collected under highly controlled conditions at the following location: St. Raphael’s Occupational Health & Rehabilitation Services at 789-3530analysis, drug testing, collection and chain of custody procedures shall be conducted in strict accordance with D.H.H.S. standards as outlined in 49 CFR Part 40. The person collecting designated laboratory must be certified by HHS under the National Laboratory Certification Program (NLCP). For urine testing, the sample will be split into two parts. An employee whose drug test results in a positive report may, within seventy-two (72) hours of receiving notification of such result, request in writing to Medworks that the same gender as second part of the employee submitting sample be made available for re- testing at a licensed or certified laboratory of the sampleemployee’s choosing. The collection site will be secured to prevent any tampering or switching of samples. The City reserves the right to change and/or add providers. When the employee has submitted a specimen, the collection person will determine whether there is a sufficient amount of urine for testing. If there is not enough, the employee may be asked to drink fluids and wait until the employee is able to provide a sufficient amount of urine to test. The urine collected from each employee will be divided into two different sample containers. This is known as a split specimen collection. The person collecting the specimen will divide the specimen into the two containers in the presence second part of the employee and will label both accordingly. The employee must sample shall be transferred to that laboratory in such manner as to ensure that the split samples are both accurately marked with the correct identification. The primary sample is then tested for the presence proper chain of drugs, while the second or “split” sample is stored in a secured, refrigerated location. The initial test is the immunoassay test, which screens the sample for usage of the eleven (11) classes of drugscustody. The second test performed at the employee’s request shall be at the expense of the employee. If the second test is a confirmation negative, the positive test shall be null and void and the City shall reimburse the employee for the cost of the second test. The labs that perform the tests must following cutoff levels shall be certified by the Federal Department of Health & Human Services. The testing program is limited to eleven used in determining whether specimens are positive or negative in a random test: Drugs Initial Test Levels (11) drugng/drug types: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, ml)* Confirmation Test Levels (ng/ml)* Marijuana 50 15 Cocaine Metabolite, Opiates, Oxycodone, Metabolite 150 100 Opiates 2000 2000 Phencyclidine (PCP), Marijuana (THC) Metabolite, Methadone, Methaqualone, and Propoxyphene. The positive levels for the eleven (11) classes of drug tests are in the table below: Initial Test Analyte Initial Test Cutoff Concentration Confirmatory Test Analyte Confirmatory Test Cutoff Concentration 25 25 Amphetamines 300 ng/mL 500 ng/mL Barbiturates 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Benzodiazepines 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Cocaine Metabolites 300 ng/mL Benzoylecgonine 150 ng/mL Opiate Metabolites 2000 ng/mL 2000 ng/mL Oxycodone 100 ng/mL 100 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Marijuana Metabolites 50 ng/mL THCA 15 ng/mL Methadone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Methaqualone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Propoxyphene 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL 250 *ng/ml means nanograms Nanograms per milliliter. A nanogram is one billionth of a gram. A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter. If the results The following cutoff levels shall be used in determining whether specimens are positive or negative in a reasonable suspicion test: Drugs Initial Test Levels (ng/ml)* Confirmation Test Levels (ng/ml)* Marijuana 50 15 Cocaine Metabolite 150 100 Opiates 2000 2000 Phencyclidine (PCP) 25 25 Amphetamines 500 250 Barbiturates 300 300 Benzodiazepines 300 300 Methadone 300 300 Methaqualone 300 300 Propoxyphene 300 300 Anabolic Steroids 10 10 *Nanograms per milliliter. A nanogram is one billionth of a gram. A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter. All of the initial test above cutoff levels are negative, the testing laboratory will so advise the Medical Review Officer (MRO). The MRO is a licensed physician not employed by the testing laboratory who interprets the drug test results. The MRO’s role includes making determinations that other factors besides drugs may be affecting a particular test result, and the MRO may conduct sessions with individual employees subject to learn more about their medical histories and other factors which might influence a test result. If the results of the initial test exceed the test levels for any of the eleven (11) drug/drug classes, a second (confirmation) test is performed. This test is done differently by using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry techniques. Only specimens that are confirmed positive on the second or confirmatory test are reported positive change according to the Medical Review Officer for review and analysis. If the test result of the primary specimen is positive, the employee may request the Medical Review Officer amendments to send the second (or split) specimen to a different certified lab for testing. If the result of the test of the split specimen is “negative”, the MRO shall cancel the test. If an employee wants the split specimen tested, he or she must advise the MRO within seventy two (72) hours of being notified of the positive test result of the primary specimen. The City will keep a record in the employee’s file showing the type of test (pre-employment, periodic, etc.); date of collection; location of collection; entity performing the collection; name of the lab; name of the MRO; and the test results. What are the testing procedures for alcohol? Alcohol testing is done by testing breath, using a device called an Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBT). The EBT is a scientific instrument that determines the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream by analyzing a specific amount of exhaled breath. The test result is a number representing the blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is expressed in grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. The EBT prints out numbered copies of the test results49 CFR Part 40. A BAC level of 0.04 .04 or greater indicates above shall be used in determining a positive or negative test for alcohol. Should a positive alcohol impairment. A BAC between 0.02 and 0.04 indicates likely alcohol impairment. A BAC less than 0.02 indicates no alcohol impairment. People who have been trained and certified as breath alcohol technicians (BAT) will conduct the tests, check the EBT prior to testing to ensure its accuracy, and conduct the tests. Testing should test be conducted in an area that allows the employees as much privacy as is feasible. The tester will remain present at all times during the testing procedure. First, in the employee’s presence the BAT makes sure that the EBT is responding accurately. Then, a sealed mouthpiece is opened and placed into the device. The employee is required to blow into the mouthpiece for at least six seconds or until the EBT indicates that it has obtained a sufficient amount of air to test. The EBT will then print the test results, with a copy given to the employee. If the initial test shows a reading less than 0.02 the test is recorded as “negative”. If the initial test results indicate a BAC of 0.02 or greaterobtained, a confirmation test will be conducted, conducted after a fifteen (15) minute interval has passed to make sure ensure that the sample was not tainted by recent use of food, tobacco, or other products. The confirmation test is done on the same EBT as the first test. If the two results are different, the confirmation test results are controlling. At this point, the breath alcohol test is completed; the employee must sign the testing form and be provided with a copy. Substance abuse testing that currently exists under the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Policy shall continue pursuant to the terms of the policy. In addition, the policy may be extended by the City to all employees who operate City vehicles. In the event the City decides to extend the policy to all drivers, it shall first notify the Union in writing of its intent and the date of the implementation. The parties understand that the testing means and methods defined herein represent the current standard in the industry for such testing. As such, any testing defined in any City policies that are not consistent with the means and methods defined herein shall be considered updated to conform with this policy. The parties recognize that industry standards may change during the life of this policy. Any such changes shall be negotiated pursuant to the requirements of MERA. The parties agree to review the means and methods defined herein at reasonable intervals and to update such methods when required. The goal of the parties shall be to promote the most efficient, effective and accurate methods available.

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Testing Procedures. What are the testing procedures for drugs? All drug testing will be done from urine specimens collected under highly controlled conditions at the following location: St. Raphael’s Occupational Health & Rehabilitation Services at 789-3530. The person collecting the urine sample will be the same gender as the employee submitting the sample. The collection site will be secured to prevent any tampering or switching of samples. The City reserves the right to change and/or add providers. When the employee has submitted a specimen, the collection person will determine whether there is a sufficient amount of urine for testing. If there is not enough, the employee may be asked to drink fluids and wait until the employee is able to provide a sufficient amount of urine to test. The urine collected from each employee will be divided into two different sample containers. This is known as a split specimen collection. The person collecting the specimen will divide the specimen into the two containers in the presence of the employee and will label both accordingly. The employee must ensure that the split samples are both accurately marked with the correct identification. The primary sample is then tested for the presence of drugs, while the second or “split” sample is stored in a secured, refrigerated location. The initial test is the immunoassay test, which screens the sample for usage of the eleven five (115) classes of drugs. The second test is a confirmation test. The labs that perform the tests must be certified by the Federal Department of Health & Human Services. The testing program is limited to eleven five (115) drug/drug types: AmphetaminesMarijuana, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine MetaboliteCocaine, Opiates, OxycodoneAmphetamines, and Phencyclidine (PCP), Marijuana (THC) Metabolite, Methadone, Methaqualone, and Propoxyphene. The positive levels for the eleven five (115) classes of drug tests are in the table below: Drug Initial Test Analyte Initial Test Cutoff Concentration Confirmatory Test Analyte Confirmatory Test Cutoff Concentration Amphetamines 300 Levels (ng/mL 500 ml)* Confirmation Test Levels (ng/mL Barbiturates ml)* Marijuana 50 15 Cocaine 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Benzodiazepines 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Cocaine Metabolites 300 ng/mL Benzoylecgonine 150 ng/mL Opiate Metabolites Opiates 2000 ng/mL 2000 ng/mL Oxycodone 100 ng/mL 100 ng/mL Phencyclidine (PCP 25 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Marijuana Metabolites 50 ng/mL THCA 15 ng/mL Methadone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Methaqualone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Propoxyphene 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Amphetamines 1000 500 *ng/ml means nanograms per milliliter. A nanogram is one billionth of a gram. A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter. If the results of the initial test are negative, the testing laboratory will so advise the Medical Review Officer (MRO). The MRO is a licensed physician not employed by the testing laboratory who interprets the drug test results. The MRO’s role includes making determinations that other factors besides drugs may be affecting a particular test result, and the MRO may conduct sessions with individual employees to learn more about their medical histories and other factors which might influence a test result. If the results of the initial test exceed the test levels for any of the eleven five (115) drug/drug classes, a second (confirmation) test is performed. This test is done differently by using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry techniques. Only specimens that are confirmed positive on the second or confirmatory test are reported positive to the Medical Review Officer for review and analysis. If the test result of the primary specimen is positive, the employee you may request the Medical Review Officer to send the second (or split) specimen to a different certified lab for testing. If the result of the test of the split specimen is “negative”, the MRO shall cancel the test. If an employee wants the split specimen tested, he or she must advise the MRO within seventy two (72) hours of being notified of the positive test result of the primary specimen. The City will keep a record in the employee’s file showing the type of test (pre-employment, periodic, etc.); date of collection; location of collection; entity performing the collection; name of the lab; name of the MRO; and the test results. What are the testing procedures for alcohol? Alcohol testing is done by testing breath, using a device called an Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBT). The EBT is a scientific instrument that determines the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream by analyzing a specific amount of exhaled breath. The test result is a number representing the blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is expressed in grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. The EBT prints out numbered copies of the test results. A BAC of 0.04 or greater indicates alcohol impairment. A BAC between 0.02 and 0.04 indicates likely alcohol impairment. A BAC less than 0.02 indicates no alcohol impairment. People who have been trained and certified as breath alcohol technicians (BAT) will conduct the tests, check the EBT prior to testing to ensure its accuracy, and conduct the tests. Testing should be conducted in an area that allows the employees as much privacy as is feasible. The tester will remain present at all times during the testing procedure. First, in the employee’s presence the BAT makes sure that the EBT is responding accurately. Then, a sealed mouthpiece is opened and placed into the device. The employee is required to blow into the mouthpiece for at least six seconds or until the EBT indicates that it has obtained a sufficient amount of air to test. The EBT will then print the test results, with a copy given to the employee. If the initial test shows a reading less than 0.02 the test is recorded as “negative”. If the initial test results indicate a BAC of 0.02 or greater, a confirmation test will be conducted, after a fifteen (15) minute interval has passed to make sure that the sample was not tainted by recent use of food, tobacco, or other products. The confirmation test is done on the same EBT as the first test. If the two results are different, the confirmation test results are controlling. At this point, the breath alcohol test is completed; the employee must sign the testing form and be provided with a copy. Substance abuse testing that currently exists under the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Policy shall continue pursuant to the terms of the policy. In addition, the policy may be extended by the City to all employees who operate City vehicles. In the event the City decides to extend the policy to all drivers, it shall first notify the Union in writing of its intent and the date of the implementation. The parties understand that the testing means and methods defined herein represent the current standard in the industry for such testing. As such, any testing defined in any City policies that are not consistent with the means and methods defined herein shall be considered updated to conform with this policy. The parties recognize that industry standards may change during the life of this policy. Any such changes shall be negotiated pursuant to the requirements of MERA. The parties agree to review the means and methods defined herein at reasonable intervals and to update such methods when required. The goal of the parties shall be to promote the most efficient, effective and accurate methods available.two

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Testing Procedures. What are the testing procedures for drugs? All drug testing will be done from urine specimens collected under highly controlled conditions at the following location: St. Raphael’s Occupational Health & Rehabilitation Services at 789-3530. The person collecting the urine sample will be the same gender as the employee submitting the sample. The collection site will be secured to prevent any tampering or switching of samples. The City reserves the right to change and/or add providers. When the employee has submitted a specimen, the collection person will determine whether there is a sufficient amount of urine for testing. If there is not enough, the employee may be asked to drink fluids and wait until the employee is able to provide a sufficient amount of urine to test. The urine collected from each employee will be divided into two different sample containers. This is known as a split specimen collection. The person collecting the specimen will divide the specimen into the two containers in the presence of the employee and will label both accordingly. The employee must ensure that the split samples are both accurately marked with the correct identification. The primary sample is then tested for the presence of drugs, while the second or “split” sample is stored in a secured, refrigerated location. The initial test is the immunoassay test, which screens the sample for usage of the eleven five (115) classes of drugs. The second test is a confirmation test. The labs that perform the tests must be certified by the Federal Department of Health & Human Services. The testing program is limited to eleven five (115) drug/drug types: AmphetaminesMarijuana, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine MetaboliteCocaine, Opiates, OxycodoneAmphetamines, and Phencyclidine (PCP), Marijuana (THC) Metabolite, Methadone, Methaqualone, and Propoxyphene. The positive levels for the eleven five (115) classes of drug tests are in the table below: Drug Initial Test Analyte Initial Test Cutoff Concentration Confirmatory Test Analyte Confirmatory Test Cutoff Concentration Amphetamines 300 Levels (ng/mL 500 ml)* Confirmation Test Levels (ng/mL Barbiturates ml)* Marijuana 50 15 Cocaine 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Benzodiazepines 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Cocaine Metabolites 300 ng/mL Benzoylecgonine 150 ng/mL Opiate Metabolites Opiates 2000 ng/mL 2000 ng/mL Oxycodone 100 ng/mL 100 ng/mL Phencyclidine (PCP 25 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Marijuana Metabolites 50 ng/mL THCA 15 ng/mL Methadone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Methaqualone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Propoxyphene 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Amphetamines 1000 500 *ng/ml means nanograms per milliliter. A nanogram is one billionth of a gram. A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter. If the results of the initial test are negative, the testing laboratory will so advise the Medical Review Officer (MRO). The MRO is a licensed physician not employed by the testing laboratory who interprets the drug test results. The MRO’s role includes making determinations that other factors besides drugs may be affecting a particular test result, and the MRO may conduct sessions with individual employees to learn more about their medical histories and other factors which might influence a test result. If the results of the initial test exceed the test levels for any of the eleven five (115) drug/drug classes, a second (confirmation) test is performed. This test is done differently by using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry techniques. Only specimens that are confirmed positive on the second or confirmatory test are reported positive to the Medical Review Officer for review and analysis. If the test result of the primary specimen is positive, the employee you may request the Medical Review Officer to send the second (or split) specimen to a different certified lab for testing. If the result of the test of the split specimen is “negative”, the MRO shall cancel the test. If an employee wants the split specimen tested, he or she must advise the MRO within seventy two (72) hours of being notified of the positive test result of the primary specimen. The City will keep a record in the employee’s file showing the type of test (pre-employment, periodic, etc.); date of collection; location of collection; entity performing the collection; name of the lab; name of the MRO; and the test results. What are the testing procedures for alcohol? Alcohol testing is done by testing breath, using a device called an Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBT). The EBT is a scientific instrument that determines the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream by analyzing a specific amount of exhaled breath. The test result is a number representing the blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is expressed in grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. The EBT prints out numbered copies of the test results. A BAC of 0.04 or greater indicates alcohol impairment. A BAC between 0.02 and 0.04 indicates likely alcohol impairment. A BAC less than 0.02 indicates no alcohol impairment. People who have been trained and certified as breath alcohol technicians (BAT) will conduct the tests, check the EBT prior to testing to ensure its accuracy, and conduct the tests. Testing should be conducted in an area that allows the employees as much privacy as is feasible. The tester will remain present at all times during the testing procedure. First, in the employee’s presence the BAT makes sure that the EBT is responding accurately. Then, a sealed mouthpiece is opened and placed into the device. The employee is required to blow into the mouthpiece for at least six seconds or until the EBT indicates that it has obtained a sufficient amount of air to test. The EBT will then print the test results, with a copy given to the employee. If the initial test shows a reading less than 0.02 the test is recorded as “negative”. If the initial test results indicate a BAC of 0.02 or greater, a confirmation test will be conducted, after a fifteen (15) minute interval has passed to make sure that the sample was not tainted by recent use of food, tobacco, or other products. The confirmation test is done on the same EBT as the first test. If the two results are different, the confirmation test results are controlling. At this point, the breath alcohol test is completed; the employee must sign the testing form and be provided with a copy. Substance abuse testing that currently exists under the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Policy shall continue pursuant to the terms of the policy. In addition, the policy may be extended by the City to all employees who operate City vehicles. In the event the City decides to extend the policy to all drivers, it shall first notify the Union in writing of its intent and the date of the implementation. The parties understand that the testing means and methods defined herein represent the current standard in the industry for such testing. As such, any testing defined in any City policies that are not consistent with the means and methods defined herein shall be considered updated to conform with this policy. The parties recognize that industry standards may change during the life of this policy. Any such changes shall be negotiated pursuant to the requirements of MERA. The parties agree to review the means and methods defined herein at reasonable intervals and to update such methods when required. The goal of the parties shall be to promote the most efficient, effective and accurate methods available.. City of New Haven And Local 3144, Council 4, AFSCME, AFL-CIO Re: Establishment of an on-going Reclassification Review Committee Stipulation The City of New Haven (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) and Local 3144, Council 4, AFSCME, AFL-CIO (hereinafter referred to as the “Union”) hereby agree to the following Stipulation which will establish a review mechanism for addressing reclassifications in a controlled, equitable and timely fashion:

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Testing Procedures. What are the testing procedures for drugs? All drug testing will be done from urine specimens collected under highly controlled conditions at the following location: St. Raphael’s Occupational Health & Rehabilitation Services at 789-789- 3530. The person collecting the urine sample will be the same gender as the employee submitting the sample. The collection site will be secured to prevent any tampering or switching of samples. The City reserves the right to change and/or add providers. When the employee has submitted a specimen, the collection person will determine whether there is a sufficient amount of urine for testing. If there is not enough, the employee may be asked to drink fluids and wait until the employee is able to provide a sufficient amount of urine to test. The urine collected from each employee will be divided into two different sample containers. This is known as a split specimen collection. The person collecting the specimen will divide the specimen into the two containers in the presence of the employee and will label both accordingly. The employee must ensure that the split samples are both accurately marked with the correct identification. The primary sample is then tested for the presence of drugs, while the second or “split” sample is stored in a secured, refrigerated location. The initial test is the immunoassay test, which screens the sample for usage of the eleven five (115) classes of drugs. The second test is a confirmation test. The labs that perform the tests must be certified by the Federal Department of Health & Human Services. The testing program is limited to will address eleven (11) drug/drug types: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine Metabolite, Opiates, Oxycodone, Phencyclidine (PCP), Marijuana (THC) Metabolite, Methadone, Methaqualone, and Propoxyphene. The positive levels for the eleven (11) classes of drug tests are in the table below: Initial Test Analyte Initial Test Cutoff Concentration Confirmatory Test Analyte Confirmatory Test Cutoff Concentration Amphetamines 300 ng/mL 500 ng/mL Barbiturates 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Benzodiazepines 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Cocaine Metabolites 300 ng/mL Benzoylecgonine 150 ng/mL Opiate Metabolites 2000 ng/mL 2000 ng/mL Oxycodone 100 ng/mL 100 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Marijuana Metabolites 50 ng/mL THCA 15 ng15ng/mL Methadone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Methaqualone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Propoxyphene 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL *ng/ml means nanograms per milliliter. A nanogram is one billionth of a gram. A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter. If the results of the initial test are negative, the testing laboratory will so advise the Medical Review Officer (MRO). The MRO is a licensed physician not employed by the testing laboratory who interprets the drug test results. The MRO’s role includes making determinations that other factors besides drugs may be affecting a particular test result, and the MRO may conduct sessions with individual employees to learn more about their medical histories and other factors which might influence a test result. If the results of the initial test exceed the test levels for any of the eleven (11) drug/drug classes, a second (confirmation) test is performed. This test is done differently by using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry techniques. Only specimens that are confirmed positive on the second or confirmatory test are reported positive to the Medical Review Officer for review and analysis. If the test result of the primary specimen is positive, the employee may request the Medical Review Officer to send the second (or split) specimen to a different certified lab for testing. If the result of the test of the split specimen is “negative”, the MRO shall cancel the test. If an employee wants the split specimen tested, he or she must advise the MRO within seventy two (72) hours of being notified of the positive test result of the primary specimen. The City will keep a record in the employee’s file showing the type of test (pre-employment, periodic, etc.); date of collection; location of collection; entity performing the collection; name of the lab; name of the MRO; and the test results. What are the testing procedures for alcohol? Alcohol testing is done by testing breath, using a device called an Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBT). The EBT is a scientific instrument that determines the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream by analyzing a specific amount of exhaled breath. The test result is a number representing the blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is expressed in grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. The EBT prints out numbered outnumbered copies of the test results. A BAC of 0.04 or greater indicates alcohol impairment. A BAC between 0.02 and 0.04 indicates likely alcohol impairment. A BAC less than 0.02 indicates no alcohol impairment. People who have been trained and certified as breath alcohol technicians (BAT) will conduct the tests, check the EBT prior to testing to ensure its accuracy, and conduct the tests. Testing should be conducted in an area that allows the employees as much privacy as is feasible. The tester will remain present at all times during the testing procedure. First, in the employee’s presence the BAT makes sure that the EBT is responding accurately. Then, a sealed mouthpiece is opened and placed into the device. The employee is required to blow into the mouthpiece for at least six seconds or until the EBT indicates that it has obtained a sufficient amount of air to test. The EBT will then print the test results, with a copy given to the employee. If the initial test shows a reading less than 0.02 the test is recorded as “negative”. If the initial test results indicate a BAC of 0.02 or greater, a confirmation test will be conducted, after a fifteen (15) minute interval has passed to make sure that the sample was not tainted by recent use of food, tobacco, or other products. The confirmation test is done on the same EBT as the first test. If the two results are different, the confirmation test results are controlling. At this point, the breath alcohol test is completed; the employee must sign the testing form and be provided with a copy. Substance abuse testing that currently exists under the Commercial Drivers Driver’s License (CDL) Policy shall continue pursuant to the terms of the policy. In addition, the policy may be extended by the City to all employees who operate City vehicles. In the event the City decides to extend the policy to all drivers, it shall first notify the Union in writing of its intent and the date of the implementation. The parties understand that the testing means and methods defined herein represent the current standard in the industry for such testing. As such, any testing defined in any City policies that are not consistent with the means and methods defined herein shall be considered updated to conform with this policy. The parties recognize that industry standards may change during the life of this policy. Any such changes shall be negotiated pursuant to the requirements of MERA. The parties agree to review the means and methods defined herein at reasonable intervals and to update such methods when required. The goal of the parties shall be to promote the most efficient, effective and accurate methods available.

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Testing Procedures. What are the All testing shall be administered during (or immediately following) an employee’s regular work hours, and shall be by urine testing. All aspects of urine analysis, drug testing, collection and chain of custody procedures for drugs? All drug testing will shall be done from urine specimens collected under highly controlled conditions at the following location: St. Raphael’s Occupational Health & Rehabilitation Services at 789-3530conducted in strict accordance with D.H.H.S. standards as outlined in 49 CFR Part 40. The person collecting designated laboratory must be certified by HHS under the National Laboratory Certification Program (NLCP). For urine testing, the sample will be split into two parts. An employee whose drug test results in a positive report may, within seventy-two (72) hours of receiving notification of such result, request in writing to the same gender as Chief of Police that the employee submitting second part of the samplesample be made available for re-testing at a licensed or certified laboratory of the employee’s choosing. The collection site will be secured to prevent any tampering or switching of samples. The City reserves the right to change and/or add providers. When the employee has submitted a specimen, the collection person will determine whether there is a sufficient amount of urine for testing. If there is not enough, the employee may be asked to drink fluids and wait until the employee is able to provide a sufficient amount of urine to test. The urine collected from each employee will be divided into two different sample containers. This is known as a split specimen collection. The person collecting the specimen will divide the specimen into the two containers in the presence second part of the employee and will label both accordingly. The employee must sample shall be transferred to that laboratory in such manner as to ensure that the split samples are both accurately marked with the correct identification. The primary sample is then tested for the presence proper chain of drugs, while the second or “split” sample is stored in a secured, refrigerated location. The initial test is the immunoassay test, which screens the sample for usage of the eleven (11) classes of drugscustody. The second test performed at the employee’s request shall be at the expense of the employee. If the second test is a confirmation negative, the positive test shall be null and void and the City shall reimburse the employee for the cost of the second test. The labs that perform the tests must following cutoff levels shall be certified by the Federal Department of Health & Human Services. The testing program is limited to eleven used in determining whether specimens are positive or negative in a random test: Drugs Initial Test Levels (11) drugng/drug types: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, ml)* Confirmation Test Levels (ng/ml)* Marijuana 50 15 Cocaine Metabolite, Opiates, Oxycodone, Metabolite 300 150 Opiates 2000 2000 Phencyclidine (PCP), Marijuana (THC) Metabolite, Methadone, Methaqualone, and Propoxyphene. The positive levels for the eleven (11) classes of drug tests are in the table below: Initial Test Analyte Initial Test Cutoff Concentration Confirmatory Test Analyte Confirmatory Test Cutoff Concentration 25 25 Amphetamines 300 ng/mL 1000 500 ng/mL Barbiturates 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Benzodiazepines 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Cocaine Metabolites 300 ng/mL Benzoylecgonine 150 ng/mL Opiate Metabolites 2000 ng/mL 2000 ng/mL Oxycodone 100 ng/mL 100 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Marijuana Metabolites 50 ng/mL THCA 15 ng/mL Methadone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Methaqualone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Propoxyphene 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL *ng/ml means nanograms Nanograms per milliliter. A nanogram is one billionth of a gram. A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter. If the results The following cutoff levels shall be used in determining whether specimens are positive or negative in a reasonable suspicion test: Drugs Initial Test Levels (ng/ml)* Confirmation Test Levels (ng/ml)* Marijuana 50 15 Cocaine Metabolite 300 150 Opiates 2000 2000 Phencyclidine (PCP) 25 25 Amphetamines 1000 500 Barbiturates 300 300 Benzodiazepines 300 300 Methadone 300 300 Methaqualone 300 300 Drugs Initial Test Levels (ng/ml)* Confirmation Test Levels (ng/ml)* Propoxyphene 300 300 Anabolic Steroids 10 10 *Nanograms per milliliter. A nanogram is one billionth of the initial test are negative, the testing laboratory will so advise the Medical Review Officer (MRO)a gram. The MRO A milliliter is one thousandth of a licensed physician not employed by the testing laboratory who interprets the drug test results. The MRO’s role includes making determinations that other factors besides drugs may be affecting a particular test result, and the MRO may conduct sessions with individual employees to learn more about their medical histories and other factors which might influence a test result. If the results of the initial test exceed the test levels for any of the eleven (11) drug/drug classes, a second (confirmation) test is performed. This test is done differently by using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry techniques. Only specimens that are confirmed positive on the second or confirmatory test are reported positive to the Medical Review Officer for review and analysis. If the test result of the primary specimen is positive, the employee may request the Medical Review Officer to send the second (or split) specimen to a different certified lab for testing. If the result of the test of the split specimen is “negative”, the MRO shall cancel the test. If an employee wants the split specimen tested, he or she must advise the MRO within seventy two (72) hours of being notified of the positive test result of the primary specimen. The City will keep a record in the employee’s file showing the type of test (pre-employment, periodic, etc.); date of collection; location of collection; entity performing the collection; name of the lab; name of the MRO; and the test results. What are the testing procedures for alcohol? Alcohol testing is done by testing breath, using a device called an Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBT). The EBT is a scientific instrument that determines the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream by analyzing a specific amount of exhaled breath. The test result is a number representing the blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is expressed in grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. The EBT prints out numbered copies of the test resultsliter. A BAC level of 0.04 .04 or greater indicates above shall be used in determining a positive or negative test for alcohol. Should a positive alcohol impairment. A BAC between 0.02 and 0.04 indicates likely alcohol impairment. A BAC less than 0.02 indicates no alcohol impairment. People who have been trained and certified as breath alcohol technicians (BAT) will conduct the tests, check the EBT prior to testing to ensure its accuracy, and conduct the tests. Testing should test be conducted in an area that allows the employees as much privacy as is feasible. The tester will remain present at all times during the testing procedure. First, in the employee’s presence the BAT makes sure that the EBT is responding accurately. Then, a sealed mouthpiece is opened and placed into the device. The employee is required to blow into the mouthpiece for at least six seconds or until the EBT indicates that it has obtained a sufficient amount of air to test. The EBT will then print the test results, with a copy given to the employee. If the initial test shows a reading less than 0.02 the test is recorded as “negative”. If the initial test results indicate a BAC of 0.02 or greaterobtained, a confirmation test will be conducted, conducted after a fifteen (15) minute interval has passed to make sure that the sample was not tainted by recent use of food, tobacco, or other products. The confirmation test is done on the same EBT as the first test. If the two results are different, the confirmation test results are controlling. At this point, the breath alcohol test is completed; the employee must sign the testing form and be provided with a copy. Substance abuse testing that currently exists under the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Policy shall continue pursuant to the terms of the policy. In addition, the policy may be extended by the City to all employees who operate City vehicles. In the event the City decides to extend the policy to all drivers, it shall first notify the Union in writing of its intent and the date of the implementation. The parties understand that the testing means and methods defined herein represent the current standard in the industry for such testing. As such, any testing defined in any City policies that are not consistent with the means and methods defined herein shall be considered updated to conform with this policy. The parties recognize that industry standards may change during the life of this policy. Any such changes shall be negotiated pursuant to the requirements of MERA. The parties agree to review the means and methods defined herein at reasonable intervals and to update such methods when required. The goal of the parties shall be to promote the most efficient, effective and accurate methods available.fifteen

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Testing Procedures. What are the All controlled substance testing procedures for drugs? All drug and alcohol testing will be done from urine specimens collected under highly controlled conditions at the following location: St. Raphael’s Occupational Health & Rehabilitation Services at 789-3530. The person collecting the urine sample will be the same gender as the employee submitting the sample. The collection site will be secured to prevent any tampering or switching of samples. The City reserves the right to change and/or add providers. When the employee has submitted a specimen, the collection person will determine whether there is a sufficient amount of urine for testing. If there is not enough, the employee may be asked to drink fluids and wait until the employee is able to provide a sufficient amount of urine to test. The urine collected from each employee will be divided into two different sample containers. This is known as a split specimen collection. The person collecting the specimen will divide the specimen into the two containers performed by an independent laboratory certified in the presence of the employee and will label both accordingly. The employee must ensure that the split samples are both accurately marked accordance with the correct identification. The primary sample is then tested for the presence of drugs, while the second or “split” sample is stored in a secured, refrigerated location. The initial test is the immunoassay test, which screens the sample for usage of the eleven (11) classes of drugs. The second test is a confirmation test. The labs that perform the tests must be certified by the Federal Department of Health & and Human ServicesServices Guidelines. The testing program is limited to eleven (11) drug/drug types: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine Metabolite, Opiates, Oxycodone, Phencyclidine (PCP), Marijuana (THC) Metabolite, Methadone, Methaqualone, and Propoxyphene. The All positive levels for the eleven (11) classes of drug tests are in the table below: Initial Test Analyte Initial Test Cutoff Concentration Confirmatory Test Analyte Confirmatory Test Cutoff Concentration Amphetamines 300 ng/mL 500 ng/mL Barbiturates 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Benzodiazepines 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Cocaine Metabolites 300 ng/mL Benzoylecgonine 150 ng/mL Opiate Metabolites 2000 ng/mL 2000 ng/mL Oxycodone 100 ng/mL 100 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Marijuana Metabolites 50 ng/mL THCA 15 ng/mL Methadone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Methaqualone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Propoxyphene 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL *ng/ml means nanograms per milliliter. A nanogram is one billionth of initial controlled substance test results will be confirmed by a gram. A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter. If the results of the initial test are negative, the testing laboratory will so advise the Medical Review Officer (MRO). The MRO is a licensed physician not employed by the testing laboratory who interprets the drug test results. The MRO’s role includes making determinations that other factors besides drugs may be affecting a particular test result, and the MRO may conduct sessions with individual employees to learn more about their medical histories and other factors which might influence a test result. If the results of the initial test exceed the test levels for any of the eleven (11) drug/drug classes, a second (confirmation) test is performed. This test is done differently by using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry techniques(GC/MS) test. Only specimens that are confirmed positive on VWNA will comply with applicable state and federal laws regulating testing procedures and specimen collection. The test results shall be reviewed by the second or confirmatory test Medical Review Officer before they are reported to the Company as positive to determine if there is an alternative medical explanation for a confirmed-positive test result. The Medical Review Officer shall be a licensed physician with knowledge of controlled substance and alcohol abuse and will be utilized to interpret and evaluate a donor's positive test results together with their medical history and other relevant biomedical information. The Medical Review Officer will offer the donor an interview which will be an opportunity to discuss the test results. The Medical Review Officer will report verified positive controlled substance test results and/or positive alcohol test results to authorized VWNA management. Employees are required to respond immediately to the Medical Review Officer for review Officer's inquiries and analysisprovide any required information or records to the Medical Review Officer. If the confirmatory test result of the primary specimen is positive, the employee may request negative or the Medical Review Officer to send determines, after review, that a legitimate medical explanation exists for the second (or split) specimen to positive test results, no further a different certified lab tion will be taken an_d the employee will be paid for testingtheir time lost from work. If the result of the test of the split specimen is “negative”If, however, the MRO conf1r_matory test result 1s positive and the review indicates that no legitimate_ medical explanation ex1sts, othetn th,e unauthorized use of a prohibited substance, the Medical Rev1ew Off1cer shall cancel refer the test1nd1v1dual s WVNA- Operating Engineers I Big Spring, TX 4/1/12 - 3/31/15 21 results to the designated VWNA representative for further proceedings in accordance with VWNA's drug and alcohol policy and applicable law. If an In the event a positive test is confirmed, the employee wants has the split specimen right to have the original sample re- tested, he or she must advise the MRO upon written request, within seventy seventy-two (72) hours of being notified their receipt of the positive a final test result of from the primary specimen. The City will keep a record in the employee’s file showing the type of test (pre-employment, periodic, etc.); date of collection; location of collection; entity performing the collection; name of the lab; name of the MRO; and the test results. What are the testing procedures for alcohol? Alcohol testing is done by testing breath, using a device called an Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBT). The EBT is a scientific instrument that determines the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream by analyzing a specific amount of exhaled breath. The test result is a number representing the blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is expressed in grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. The EBT prints out numbered copies of the test results. A BAC of 0.04 or greater indicates alcohol impairment. A BAC between 0.02 and 0.04 indicates likely alcohol impairment. A BAC less than 0.02 indicates no alcohol impairment. People who have been trained and certified as breath alcohol technicians (BAT) will conduct the tests, check the EBT prior to testing to ensure its accuracy, and conduct the tests. Testing should be conducted in an area that allows the employees as much privacy as is feasible. The tester will remain present at all times during the testing procedure. First, in the employee’s presence the BAT makes sure that the EBT is responding accurately. Then, a sealed mouthpiece is opened and placed into the deviceMedical Review Officer. The employee is may designate re-testing by the original laboratory or another laboratory certified by the Department of Health and Human Services. Except as otherwise required by law, VWNA will require the employee to blow into pay the mouthpiece for at least six seconds or until cost of such re-analysis in advance, subject to reimbursement if the EBT indicates that it has obtained a sufficient amount of air to test. The EBT will then print the test results, with a copy given to the employee. If the initial test shows a reading less than 0.02 the re-test is recorded as “negative”. If the initial test results indicate a BAC of 0.02 or greater, a confirmation test will be conducted, after a fifteen (15) minute interval has passed to make sure that the sample was not tainted by recent use of food, tobacco, or other products. The confirmation test is done on the same EBT as the first test. If the two results are different, the confirmation test results are controlling. At this point, the breath alcohol test is completed; the employee must sign the testing form and be provided with a copy. Substance abuse testing that currently exists under the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Policy shall continue pursuant to the terms of the policy. In addition, the policy may be extended by the City to all employees who operate City vehicles. In the event the City decides to extend the policy to all drivers, it shall first notify the Union in writing of its intent and the date of the implementation. The parties understand that the testing means and methods defined herein represent the current standard in the industry for such testing. As such, any testing defined in any City policies that are not consistent with the means and methods defined herein shall be considered updated to conform with this policy. The parties recognize that industry standards may change during the life of this policy. Any such changes shall be negotiated pursuant to the requirements of MERA. The parties agree to review the means and methods defined herein at reasonable intervals and to update such methods when required. The goal of the parties shall be to promote the most efficient, effective and accurate methods available.

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Testing Procedures. What are the testing A. Testing procedures for drugs? drugs All drug testing will be done from urine specimens collected under highly controlled conditions at the following location: St. Raphael’s Occupational Health & Rehabilitation Services at 789-3530. The person collecting the urine sample will be the same gender as the employee submitting the sample. The collection site will be secured to prevent any tampering or switching of samples. The City reserves the right to change and/or add providers. When the employee has submitted a specimen, the collection person will determine whether there is a sufficient amount of urine for testing. If there is not enough, the employee may be asked to drink fluids and wait until the employee is able to provide a sufficient amount of urine to test. The urine collected from each employee will be divided into two different sample containers. This is known as a split specimen collection. The person collecting the specimen will divide the specimen into the two containers in the presence of the employee and will label both accordingly. The employee must ensure that the split samples are both accurately marked with the correct identification. The primary sample is then tested for the presence of drugs, while the second or “split” sample is stored in a secured, refrigerated location. The initial test is the immunoassay test, which screens the sample for usage of the eleven five (115) classes of drugs. The second test is a confirmation test. The labs that perform the tests must be certified by the Federal Department of Health & Human Services. The testing program is limited to eleven ten (1110) drug/drug types: AmphetaminesMarijuana, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine MetaboliteCocaine, Opiates, OxycodoneAmphetamines, Phencyclidine (PCP), Marijuana (THC) MetaboliteBarbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, Methaqualone, and Propoxyphene. The positive levels for the eleven ten (1110) classes of drug tests are in the table below: Initial Test Analyte Initial Test Cutoff Concentration Confirmatory Test Analyte Confirmatory Test Cutoff Concentration Amphetamines 300 Drug Screening Threshold (ng/mL 500 ml)* Confirmation Threshold (ng/mL ml)* Marijuana 50 15 Cocaine 300 150 Opiates Codeine Morphine Hydrocodone Hydromorphone Oxycodone 300 100 300 100 Phencyclidine (PCP 25 25 Amphetamines 1000 500 Barbiturates 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Benzodiazepines 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Cocaine Metabolites 300 ng/mL Benzoylecgonine 150 ng/mL Opiate Metabolites 2000 ng/mL 2000 ng/mL Oxycodone 100 ng/mL 100 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Marijuana Metabolites 50 ng/mL THCA 15 ng/mL Methadone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Methaqualone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Propoxyphene 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL *ng/ml means nanograms per milliliter. A nanogram is one billionth of a gram. A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter. If the results of the initial test are negative, the testing laboratory will so advise the Medical Review Officer (MRO). The MRO is a licensed physician not employed by the testing laboratory who interprets the drug test results. The MRO’s role includes making determinations that other factors besides drugs may be affecting a particular test result, and the MRO may conduct sessions with individual employees to learn more about their medical histories and other factors which might influence a test result. If the results of the initial test exceed the test levels for any of the eleven five (115) drug/drug classes, a second (confirmation) test is performed. This test is done differently by using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry techniques. Only specimens that are confirmed positive on the second or confirmatory test are reported positive to the Medical Review Officer for review and analysis. If the test result of the primary specimen is positive, the employee you may request the Medical Review Officer to send the second (or split) specimen to a different certified lab for testing. The testing of the split specimen will be for the presence of drugs with the same criteria for the primary specimen being applicable. If the result of the test of the split specimen is “negative”, the MRO shall cancel the test. If an employee wants the split specimen tested, he or she must advise the MRO within seventy seventy-two (72) hours of being notified of the positive test result of the primary specimen. The City will keep a record in the employee’s file showing the type of test (pre-pre- employment, periodic, etc.); date of collection; location of collection; entity performing the collection; name of the lab; name of the MRO; and the test results. What are the testing procedures for alcohol? Alcohol testing is done by testing breath, using a device called an Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBT). The EBT is a scientific instrument that determines the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream by analyzing a specific amount of exhaled breath. The test result is a number representing the blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is expressed in grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. The EBT prints out numbered copies of the test results. A BAC of 0.04 or greater indicates alcohol impairment. A BAC between 0.02 and 0.04 indicates likely alcohol impairment. A BAC less than 0.02 indicates no alcohol impairment. People who have been trained and certified as breath alcohol technicians (BAT) will conduct the tests, check the EBT prior to testing to ensure its accuracy, and conduct the tests. Testing should be conducted in an area that allows the employees as much privacy as is feasible. The tester will remain present at all times during the testing procedure. First, in the employee’s presence the BAT makes sure that the EBT is responding accurately. Then, a sealed mouthpiece is opened and placed into the device. The employee is required to blow into the mouthpiece for at least six seconds or until the EBT indicates that it has obtained a sufficient amount of air to test. The EBT will then print the test results, with a copy given to the employee. If the initial test shows a reading less than 0.02 the test is recorded as “negative”. If the initial test results indicate a BAC of 0.02 or greater, a confirmation test will be conducted, after a fifteen (15) minute interval has passed to make sure that the sample was not tainted by recent use of food, tobacco, or other products. The confirmation test is done on the same EBT as the first test. If the two results are different, the confirmation test results are controlling. At this point, the breath alcohol test is completed; the employee must sign the testing form and be provided with a copy. Substance abuse testing that currently exists under the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Policy shall continue pursuant to the terms of the policy. In addition, the policy may be extended by the City to all employees who operate City vehicles. In the event the City decides to extend the policy to all drivers, it shall first notify the Union in writing of its intent and the date of the implementation. The parties understand that the testing means and methods defined herein represent the current standard in the industry for such testing. As such, any testing defined in any City policies that are not consistent with the means and methods defined herein shall be considered updated to conform with this policy. The parties recognize that industry standards may change during the life of this policy. Any such changes shall be negotiated pursuant to the requirements of MERA. The parties agree to review the means and methods defined herein at reasonable intervals and to update such methods when required. The goal of the parties shall be to promote the most efficient, effective and accurate methods available.

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Samples: Agreement

Testing Procedures. What are the testing procedures for drugs? All drug testing will be done from urine specimens collected under highly controlled conditions at the following location: St. Raphael’s Occupational Health & Rehabilitation Services at 789-789- 3530. The person collecting the urine sample will be the same gender as the employee submitting the sample. The collection site will be secured to prevent any tampering or switching of samples. The City reserves the right to change and/or add providers. When the employee has submitted a specimen, the collection person will determine whether there is a sufficient amount of urine for testing. If there is not enough, the employee may be asked to drink fluids and wait until the employee is able to provide a sufficient amount of urine to test. The urine collected from each employee will be divided into two different sample containers. This is known as a split specimen collection. The person collecting the specimen will divide the specimen into the two containers in the presence of the employee and will label both accordingly. The employee must ensure that the split samples are both accurately marked with the correct identification. The primary sample is then tested for the presence of drugs, while the second or “split” sample is stored in a secured, refrigerated location. The initial test is the immunoassay test, which screens the sample for usage of the eleven five (115) classes of drugs. The second test is a confirmation test. The labs that perform the tests must be certified by the Federal Department of Health & Human Services. The testing program is limited to will address eleven (11) drug/drug types: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine Metabolite, Opiates, Oxycodone, Phencyclidine (PCP), Marijuana (THC) Metabolite, Methadone, Methaqualone, and Propoxyphene. The positive levels for the eleven (11) classes of drug tests are in the table below: Initial Test Analyte Initial Test Cutoff Concentration Confirmatory Test Analyte Confirmatory Test Cutoff Concentration Amphetamines 300 ng/mL 500 ng/mL Barbiturates 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Benzodiazepines 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Cocaine Metabolites 300 ng/mL Benzoylecgonine 150 ng/mL Opiate Metabolites 2000 ng/mL 2000 ng/mL Oxycodone 100 ng/mL 100 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Marijuana Metabolites 50 ng/mL THCA 15 ng15ng/mL Methadone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Methaqualone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Propoxyphene 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL *ng/ml means nanograms per milliliter. A nanogram is one billionth of a gram. A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter. If the results of the initial test are negative, the testing laboratory will so advise the Medical Review Officer (MRO). The MRO is a licensed physician not employed by the testing laboratory who interprets the drug test results. The MRO’s role includes making determinations that other factors besides drugs may be affecting a particular test result, and the MRO may conduct sessions with individual employees to learn more about their medical histories and other factors which might influence a test result. If the results of the initial test exceed the test levels for any of the eleven (11) drug/drug classes, a second (confirmation) test is performed. This test is done differently by using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry techniques. Only specimens that are confirmed positive on the second or confirmatory test are reported positive to the Medical Review Officer for review and analysis. If the test result of the primary specimen is positive, the employee may request the Medical Review Officer to send the second (or split) specimen to a different certified lab for testing. If the result of the test of the split specimen is “negative”, the MRO shall cancel the test. If an employee wants the split specimen tested, he or she must advise the MRO within seventy two (72) hours of being notified of the positive test result of the primary specimen. The City will keep a record in the employee’s file showing the type of test (pre-employment, periodic, etc.); date of collection; location of collection; entity performing the collection; name of the lab; name of the MRO; and the test results. What are the testing procedures for alcohol? Alcohol testing is done by testing breath, using a device called an Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBT). The EBT is a scientific instrument that determines the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream by analyzing a specific amount of exhaled breath. The test result is a number representing the blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is expressed in grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. The EBT prints out numbered outnumbered copies of the test results. A BAC of 0.04 or greater indicates alcohol impairment. A BAC between 0.02 and 0.04 indicates likely alcohol impairment. A BAC less than 0.02 indicates no alcohol impairment. People who have been trained and certified as breath alcohol technicians (BAT) will conduct the tests, check the EBT prior to testing to ensure its accuracy, and conduct the tests. Testing should be conducted in an area that allows the employees as much privacy as is feasible. The tester will remain present at all times during the testing procedure. First, in the employee’s presence the BAT makes sure that the EBT is responding accurately. Then, a sealed mouthpiece is opened and placed into the device. The employee is required to blow into the mouthpiece for at least six seconds or until the EBT indicates that it has obtained a sufficient amount of air to test. The EBT will then print the test results, with a copy given to the employee. If the initial test shows a reading less than 0.02 the test is recorded as “negative”. If the initial test results indicate a BAC of 0.02 or greater, a confirmation test will be conducted, after a fifteen (15) minute interval has passed to make sure that the sample was not tainted by recent use of food, tobacco, or other products. The confirmation test is done on the same EBT as the first test. If the two results are different, the confirmation test results are controlling. At this point, the breath alcohol test is completed; the employee must sign the testing form and be provided with a copy. Substance abuse testing that currently exists under the Commercial Drivers Driver’s License (CDL) Policy shall continue pursuant to the terms of the policy. In addition, the policy may be extended by the City to all employees who operate City vehicles. In the event the City decides to extend the policy to all drivers, it shall first notify the Union in writing of its intent and the date of the implementation. The parties understand that the testing means and methods defined herein represent the current standard in the industry for such testing. As such, any testing defined in any City policies that are not consistent with the means and methods defined herein shall be considered updated to conform with this policy. The parties recognize that industry standards may change during the life of this policy. Any such changes shall be negotiated pursuant to the requirements of MERA. The parties agree to review the means and methods defined herein at reasonable intervals and to update such methods when required. The goal of the parties shall be to promote the most efficient, effective and accurate methods available.

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Samples: Agreement

Testing Procedures. What are the testing procedures for drugs? All drug testing will be done from urine specimens collected under highly controlled conditions at the following location: St. Raphael’s Occupational Health & Rehabilitation Services at 789-3530. The person collecting the urine sample will be the same gender as the employee submitting the sample. The collection site will be secured to prevent any tampering or switching of samples. The City reserves the right to change and/or add providers. When the employee has submitted a specimen, the collection person will determine whether there is a sufficient amount of urine for testing. If there is not enough, the employee may be asked to drink fluids and wait until the employee is able to provide a sufficient amount of urine to test. The urine collected from each employee will be divided into two different sample containers. This is known as a split specimen collection. The person collecting the specimen will divide the specimen into the two containers in the presence of the employee and will label both accordingly. The employee must ensure that the split samples are both accurately marked with the correct identification. The primary sample is then tested for the presence of drugs, while the second or “split” sample is stored in a secured, refrigerated location. The initial test is the immunoassay test, which screens the sample for usage of the eleven five (115) classes of drugs. The second test is a confirmation test. The labs that perform the tests must be certified by the Federal Department of Health & Human Services. The testing program is limited to will address eleven (11) drug/drug types: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine Metabolite, Opiates, Oxycodone, Phencyclidine (PCP), Marijuana (THC) Metabolite, Methadone, Methaqualone, and Propoxyphene. The positive levels for the eleven (11) classes of drug tests are in the table below: Initial Test Analyte Initial Test Cutoff Concentration Confirmatory Copnfirmatory Test Analyte Confirmatory Test Cutoff Concentration Amphetamines 300 ng/mL 500 ng/mL Barbiturates 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Benzodiazepines 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Cocaine Metabolites 300 ng/mL Benzoylecgonine 150 ng/mL Opiate Metabolites 2000 ng/mL 2000 ng/mL Oxycodone 100 ng/mL 100 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Marijuana Metabolites 50 ng/mL THCA 15 ng15ng/mL Methadone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Methaqualone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Propoxyphene 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL *ng/ml means nanograms per milliliter. A nanogram is one billionth of a gram. A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter. If the results of the initial test are negative, the testing laboratory will so advise the Medical Review Officer (MRO). The MRO is a licensed physician not employed by the testing laboratory who interprets the drug test results. The MRO’s role includes making determinations that other factors besides drugs may be affecting a particular test result, and the MRO may conduct sessions with individual employees to learn more about their medical histories and other factors which might influence a test result. If the results of the initial test exceed the test levels for any of the eleven (11) drug/drug classes, a second (confirmation) test is performed. This test is done differently by using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry techniques. Only specimens that are confirmed positive on the second or confirmatory test are reported positive to the Medical Review Officer for review and analysis. If the test result of the primary specimen is positive, the employee may request the Medical Review Officer to send the second (or split) specimen to a different certified lab for testing. If the result of the test of the split specimen is “negative”, the MRO shall cancel the test. If an employee wants the split specimen tested, he or she must advise the MRO within seventy two (72) hours of being notified of the positive test result of the primary specimen. The City will keep a record in the employee’s file showing the type of test (pre-employment, periodic, etc.); date of collection; location of collection; entity performing the collection; name of the lab; name of the MRO; and the test results. What are the testing procedures for alcohol? Alcohol testing is done by testing breath, using a device called an Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBT). The EBT is a scientific instrument that determines the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream by analyzing a specific amount of exhaled breath. The test result is a number representing the blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is expressed in grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. The EBT prints out numbered copies of the test results. A BAC of 0.04 or greater indicates alcohol impairment. A BAC between 0.02 and 0.04 indicates likely alcohol impairment. A BAC less than 0.02 indicates no alcohol impairment. People who have been trained and certified as breath alcohol technicians (BAT) will conduct the tests, check the EBT prior to testing to ensure its accuracy, and conduct the tests. Testing should be conducted in an area that allows the employees as much privacy as is feasible. The tester will remain present at all times during the testing procedure. First, in the employee’s presence the BAT makes sure that the EBT is responding accurately. Then, a sealed mouthpiece is opened and placed into the device. The employee is required to blow into the mouthpiece for at least six seconds or until the EBT indicates that it has obtained a sufficient amount of air to test. The EBT will then print the test results, with a copy given to the employee. If the initial test shows a reading less than 0.02 the test is recorded as “negative”. If the initial test results indicate a BAC of 0.02 or greater, a confirmation test will be conducted, after a fifteen (15) minute interval has passed to make sure that the sample was not tainted by recent use of food, tobacco, or other products. The confirmation test is done on the same EBT as the first test. If the two results are different, the confirmation test results are controlling. At this point, the breath alcohol test is completed; the employee must sign the testing form and be provided with a copy. Substance abuse testing that currently exists under the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Policy shall continue pursuant to the terms of the policy. In addition, the policy may be extended by the City to all employees who operate City vehicles. In the event the City decides to extend the policy to all drivers, it shall first notify the Union in writing of its intent and the date of the implementation. The parties understand that the testing means and methods defined herein represent the current standard in the industry for such testing. As such, any testing defined in any City policies that are not consistent with the means and methods defined herein shall be considered updated to conform with this policy. The parties recognize that industry standards may change during the life of this policy. Any such changes shall be negotiated pursuant to the requirements of MERA. The parties agree to review the means and methods defined herein at reasonable intervals and to update such methods when required. The goal of the parties shall be to promote the most efficient, effective and accurate methods available.

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Samples: Agreement

Testing Procedures. What are the testing Testing procedures for drugs? . All drug testing will be done from urine specimens collected under highly controlled conditions at the following location: St. Raphael’s Occupational Health & Rehabilitation Services at 789-3530. The person collecting the urine sample will be the same gender as the employee submitting the sample. The collection site will be secured to prevent any tampering or switching of samples. The City reserves the right to change and/or add providers. When the employee has submitted a specimen, the collection person will determine whether there is a sufficient amount of urine for testing. If there is not enough, the employee may be asked to drink fluids and wait until the employee is able to provide a sufficient amount of urine to test. The urine collected from each employee will be divided into two different sample containers. This is known as a split specimen collection. The person collecting the specimen will divide the specimen into the two containers in the presence of the employee and will label both accordingly. The employee must ensure that the split samples are both accurately marked with the correct identification. The primary sample is then tested for the presence of drugs, while the second or “split” sample is stored in a secured, refrigerated location. The initial test is the immunoassay test, which screens the sample for usage of the eleven (11) classes of drugs. The second test is a confirmation test. The labs that perform the tests must be certified by the Federal Department of Health & Human Services. The testing program is limited will address to eleven (11) drug/drug types: Amphetamines, BarbituratesBarbitruates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine Metabolite, Opiates, Oxycodone, Phencyclidine (PCP), Marijuana (THC) Metabolite, Methadone, Methaqualone, and Propoxyphene. The positive levels for the eleven (11) classes of drug tests are in the table below: Initial Test Analyte Initial Test Cutoff Concentration Confirmatory Test Analyte Confirmatory Test Cutoff Concentration Amphetamines 300 ng/mL 500 ng/mL Barbiturates 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Benzodiazepines 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Cocaine Metabolites 300 ng/mL Benzoylecgonine 150 ng/mL Opiate Metabolites 2000 ng/mL 2000 ng/mL Oxycodone 100 ng/mL 100 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL Marijuana Metabolites 50 ng/mL THCA 15 ng15ng/mL Methadone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Methaqualone 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL Propoxyphene 300 ng/mL 300 ng/mL *ng/ml means nanograms per milliliter. A nanogram is one billionth of a gram. A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter. If the results of the initial test are negative, the testing laboratory will so advise the Medical Review Officer (MRO). The MRO is a licensed physician not employed by the testing laboratory who interprets the drug test results. The MRO’s role includes making determinations that other factors besides drugs may be affecting a particular test result, and the MRO may conduct sessions with individual employees to learn more about their medical histories and other factors which might influence a test result. If the results of the initial test exceed the test levels for any of the eleven (11) drug/drug classes, a second (confirmation) test is performed. This test is done differently by using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry techniques. Only specimens that are confirmed positive on the second or confirmatory test are reported positive to the Medical Review Officer for review and analysis. If the test result of the primary specimen is positive, the employee may request the Medical Review Officer to send the second (or split) specimen to a different certified lab for testing. If the result of the test of the split specimen is “negative”, the MRO shall cancel the test. If an employee wants the split specimen tested, he or she must advise the MRO within seventy two (72) hours of being notified of the positive test result of the primary specimen. The City will keep a record in the employee’s file showing the type of test (pre-pre- employment, periodic, etc.); date of collection; location of collection; entity performing the collection; name of the lab; name of the MRO; and the test results. What are the testing Testing procedures for alcohol? Alcohol testing is done by testing breath, using a device called an Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBT). The EBT is a scientific instrument that determines the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream by analyzing a specific amount of exhaled breath. The test result is a number representing the blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is expressed in grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. The EBT prints out numbered copies of the test results. A BAC of 0.04 or greater indicates alcohol impairment. A BAC between 0.02 and 0.04 indicates likely alcohol impairment. A BAC less than 0.02 indicates no alcohol impairment. People who have been trained and certified as breath alcohol technicians (BAT) will conduct the tests, check the EBT prior to testing to ensure its accuracy, and conduct the tests. Testing should be conducted in an area that allows the employees as much privacy as is feasible. The tester will remain present at all times during the testing procedure. First, in the employee’s presence the BAT makes sure that the EBT is responding accurately. Then, a sealed mouthpiece is opened and placed into the device. The employee is required to blow into the mouthpiece for at least six seconds or until the EBT indicates that it has obtained a sufficient amount of air to test. The EBT will then print the test results, with a copy given to the employee. If the initial test shows a reading less than 0.02 the test is recorded as “negative”. If the initial test results indicate a BAC of 0.02 or greater, a confirmation test will be conducted, after a fifteen (15) minute interval has passed to make sure that the sample was not tainted by recent use of food, tobacco, or other products. The confirmation test is done on the same EBT as the first test. If the two results are different, the confirmation test results are controlling. At this point, the breath alcohol test is completed; the employee must sign the testing form and be provided with a copy. Substance abuse testing that currently exists under the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Policy shall continue pursuant to the terms of the policy. In addition, the policy may be extended by the City to all employees who operate City vehicles. In the event the City decides to extend the policy to all drivers, it shall first notify the Union in writing of its intent and the date of the implementation. The parties understand that the testing means and methods defined herein represent the current standard in the industry for such testing. As such, any testing defined in any City policies that are not consistent with the means and methods defined herein shall be considered updated to conform with this policy. The parties recognize that industry standards may change during the life of this policy. Any such changes shall be negotiated pursuant to the requirements of MERA. The parties agree to review the means and methods defined herein at reasonable intervals and to update such methods when required. The goal of the parties shall be to promote the most efficient, effective and accurate methods available.

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