Transcript DRUG TESTING

DRUG TESTING
“The good, the bad & the ugly”
Why
DRUG TEST?
• INCREASE SAFETY
• REDUCE LIABILITY
• SAVE LIVES!
SAVE A LIFE !
First Arrest vs. Most Recent
YOU CAN HELP….
YOU CAN STOP IT BEFORE THEIR FIRST ARREST!
PEOPLE vs DRUGS
Another reason, why you should test…
MANDATED TESTING
Federal Department of Transportation
(D.O.T.)
 FMCSA = Federal Motor Carrier
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Safety Administration
26,001 Pounds of More
Transport 15 Passengers + Driver
Hazardous Materials
Title 49 CFR Part 382 & Part 40
TRUCKS, BUSES & HAZMAT
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MANDATED TESTING
Federal Department of Transportation
(D.O.T.)
 FTA = Federal Transit
Administration
 Receive Federal Funding
 Operators of Revenue Service Vehicles(RSV)
 Operators of Non-Revenue CMV (FMCSA)
 Dispatchers or Controllers of Movement of RSV
 RSV Maintenance Personnel
 Armed Security Personnel
 Title 49 CFR Part 655 & Part 40
BUS DRIVERS, MAINT & SECURITY
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MANDATED TESTING
Federal Department of Transportation
(D.O.T.)
 FAA = Federal Aviation Administration
 Title 49 CFR Part 120 & Part 40
 FRA = Federal Railroad Administration
 Title 49 CFR Part 219 & Part 40
 PHMSA = Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
 Title 49 CFR Part 199 & Part 40
 USCG = United States Coast Guard
 Title 49 CFR Part 95 & Part 40
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STATE MANDATED TESTING
All testing must mirror the D.O.T. requirements, under Part 40
HOWEVER, D.O.T. “Look-a-like” testing is required
Federal Regulations STRICTLY PROHIBIT the use of the Federal Drug
Testing Custody & Control Form (CCF) for any “State” mandated testing
Title 49 CFR Part 40.47
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STATE MANDATED
TESTING
California Highway Patrol (CHP)
Vehicle Code Section 34520
• The State adopted the D.O.T. regulations.
• CHP may conduct Inspections for PUC & DOT!
California Public Utilities Commission (C-PUC)
Public Utilities Code 1032.1
• The State adopted the D.O.T. regulations.
• CHP may conduct Inspections for PUC !
Taxi Cab & Limo Operators
California Government Code 53075.5
• The State requires local City PD /Sheriff to adopt ordinances.
• Enforced by LocalCAL-TEST
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retained
agencies.
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What do ALL these
“Mandates”
have in common?
THE D.O.T. REGULATIONS
They ALL “require” testing
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Required Testing:
 Pre-Employment Testing
 Reasonable Suspicion Testing
 Post Accident Testing
 Random Testing
 Follow-Up & Return to Duty Testing
This MUST be fully outlined within your
WRITTEN POLICY
BEFORE any Testing begins!
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POLICY VIOLATION
What if I get a “Positive” Test?
DON’T PANIC!
Simply follow your written Policy CONSISTANTLY
What if I get a “Positive” Test?
“The Basics”
STEP 1:
• REMOVE the employee from duty
STEP 2:
• ESCORT the employee to a private
office, with another Supervisor
STEP 3:
• EXPLAIN the violation
STEP 4:
• TERMINATE or Rehabilitate(LCA)
ALWAYS FOLLOW YOUR AGENCY POLICY!
WARNING
DRUG
TESTING
CAN
BE BEATEN!
KNOW THE CAPABILITIES
WHAT CAN THE LAB REALLY FIND????
• URINE:
• HAIR:
• SALIVA:
• BREATH:
• BLOOD:
2-7 Days
MJ up to 30 days
Up to 3 Months HEAD Hair
Up to 6 Months BODY Hair
1-2 Days most drugs
Up to 12 HOURS for MJ
CURRENT IMPAIRMENT
4-6 HOURS! (NOT Days)
MOST DRUG USERS LOOK “NORMAL”
77% of CURRENT drug users are employed!
LOW COST
“Instant Tests”
Accuracy Concerns +/- 50%
of the cut-off!!!
“FALSE NEGATIVE” CONCERNS – HUMAN ERROR !!!
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THE INTERNET HELPS
“Educate”
Employees how to trick you.
How does an Employer KNOW or ENSURE
They are using a
“GOOD & RELIABLE”
Testing Facility?
ONLY USE LABS THAT ARE
S.A.M.H.S.A.
Certified through the Federal Department
of Health & Human Services (D.H.H.S.)
S.A.M.H.S.A./D.H.H.S.
LAB FINDINGS
DO NOT USE LABS
That Offer
“SAME DAY RESULTS!”
If they do…they are NOT using a SAMHSA Certified Screen
Check for
Adulterants, Substitutions &
Sample Tampering
YOU CAN HELP
DRUG TESTING
The object is to
SAVE SOMEONE
BEFORE
IT IS TOO LATE!
DRUG PREVENTION WORKS!
QUESTIONS?
CALL KEVIN AT ANYTIME:
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Office: 760-770-6068 Ext: 26
Cell: 760-272-8786
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