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…
September 17, 2010CAL-TEST Copyright Federal Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) MANDATED TESTING TRUCKS, BUSES & HAZMAT FMCSA = Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 26,001 Pounds of More Transport 15 Passengers + Driver Hazardous Materials Title 49 CFR Part 382 & Part 40
September 17, 2010CAL-TEST Copyright Federal Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) MANDATED TESTING BUS DRIVERS, MAINT & SECURITY 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
September 17, 2010CAL-TEST Copyright Federal Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) MANDATED TESTING 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
September 17, 2010CAL-TEST Copyright 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
September 17, 2010CAL-TEST Copyright STATE MANDATED TESTING California Highway Patrol (CHP) Vehicle Code Section The State adopted the D.O.T. regulations. CHP may conduct Inspections for PUC & DOT! California Public Utilities Commission (C-PUC) Public Utilities Code The State adopted the D.O.T. regulations. CHP may conduct Inspections for PUC ! Taxi Cab & Limo Operators California Government Code The State requires local City PD /Sheriff to adopt ordinances. Enforced by Local P.D. or retained agencies.
September 17, 2010CAL-TEST Copyright What do ALL these “Mandates” have in common? THE D.O.T. REGULATIONS They ALL “require” testing
September 17, 2010CAL-TEST Copyright Required Testing: Pre-Employment Testing This MUST be fully outlined within your WRITTEN POLICY BEFORE any Testing begins! Reasonable Suspicion Testing Post Accident Testing Random Testing Follow-Up & Return to Duty Testing
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:2-7 Days MJ up to 30 days HAIR:Up to 3 Months HEAD Hair Up to 6 Months BODY Hair SALIVA:1-2 Days most drugs Up to 12 HOURS for MJ BREATH:CURRENT IMPAIRMENT BLOOD: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!
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