Transcript 2010 School Bus Driver Instructor*s Inservice DRUG/ALCOHOL

DRUG/ALCOHOL TESTING
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THE COMMERCIAL DRIVER
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Introduction
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Background on regulations.
Who is subject to drug/alcohol testing.
What substances are tested for.
When are tests required.
How does the collection process work.
Who to contact with questions.
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Two different sections of the
Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR):
• 49 CFR Part 382 (FMCSA)
• 49 CFR Part 40 (USDOT)
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1. Who is subject to drug and
alcohol testing?
• All commercial drivers.
• Exceptions: military personnel,
farmers, police officers and
firefighters.
• Gross vehicle weight rating 26,001
lbs or more.
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2. What substances are the
tests designed to detect?
• Alcohol (pre-employment
exception).
• Marijuana.
• Cocaine.
• Amphetamine-Methamphetamine.
• Opiates.
• PCP.
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3. When are drug and
alcohol tests required?
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Pre-employment.
Post-accident.
Random.
Reasonable suspicion.
Return to duty.
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4. Pre-employment.
 Before performing safety sensitive
function.
 May be required before driving on a
public road.
 May be an exception for individuals
coming from another participating
program.
 Employer may test for alcohol preemployment, but only if they test all
new employees.
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5. Post Accident.
• Required when loss of human life is
involved.
• Required when driver receives a
citation within 8 hours (alcohol) or 32
hours(drug use), AND:
Medical treatment away from scene.
One or more vehicles towed from
scene.
• Required when district procedures
dictate.
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6. Random Testing
• 50% of pool must be selected for drug
testing.
• 10 % must be selected for alcohol
testing.
• Randomly generated.
• Must be unannounced.
• Driver must test immediately or as soon
as reasonable possible.
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7. Reasonable Suspicion.
• Initiated by supervisor or district official
trained in identification:
Appearance.
Speech.
Body Odors.
Indication of chronic use.
Indication of withdrawal.
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8. Return to duty
• Permissible under Federal Codes.
Number of criterion must be met.
Will not work for school bus
drivers because of authorization
issues.
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9. Positive Tests.
• MRO must confer directly with the
employee.
• If no valid reason, MRO must notify
employer.
• MRO must notify DOL.
• OSPI will receive notification from DOL.
• School bus driver authorization may be
revoked.
• Review processes are in place at each
step of this procedure.
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10.The Collection Process.
• Sample is collected and split into 2
containers.
• Driver signs a certification.
• Collector completes form.
• Driver given a copy of form.
• Container and form sealed for
transport.
• Breathalyzer is used for alcohol test.
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11.Refusal to Test.
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Failure to appear.
Failure to remain at the collection site.
Failure to provide a specimen.
Failure to permit monitored testing
when ordered.
• Failure to provide sufficient amount of
urine.
• Failing or declining second test.
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Refusal to Test Cont…
• Failure to undergo medical exam or
evaluation.
• Failure to cooperate.
• Verified as having adulterated or
substituted a sample.
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12.Driver Notification
• Positive or refusal.
• Test of second sample within 72
hours.
• Performed in different lab.
• Questions about regulation.
Contact your districts supervisor, or
Designated Employer Representative.
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Summary
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Background on regulations.
Who is subject to drug/alcohol testing.
What substances are tested for.
When are tests required.
How does the collection process
work.
• Who to contact with questions.
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Evaluation
1. Who is subject to drug and alcohol
testing under 49 CFR Part 40?
2. List the 6 substances tested for under 49
CFR Part 40.
3. Under what 5 circumstances are drug or
alcohol tests required under 49 CFR Part
40?
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Evaluation
4. List the steps that can lead from
verification of a positive test to loss of
authorization.
5. Describe the drug and alcohol testing
collection process.
6. List 4 of the 9 situations that constitute a
refusal to test.
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Evaluation
7. Who would you contact with questions
concerning your drug and alcohol testing
program?
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