DRUG TESTING “The good, the bad & the ugly”. Why DRUG TEST?
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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…
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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
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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
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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
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STATE MANDATED TESTINGAll 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 MANDATEDTESTING
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 OperatorsCalifornia Government Code 53075.5
• The State requires local City PD /Sheriff to adopt ordinances.• Enforced by Local P.D. or 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
This MUST be fully outlined within yourWRITTEN POLICY
BEFORE any Testing begins!
Reasonable Suspicion Testing Post Accident Testing Random Testing
Follow-Up & Return to Duty Testing
POLICY VIOLATIONWhat 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!
WARNINGDRUG
TESTINGCAN
BE BEATEN!
KNOW THE CAPABILITIESWHAT 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 ENSUREThey 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 LABSThat Offer
“SAME DAY RESULTS!”
If they do…they are NOT using a SAMHSA Certified Screen
Check forAdulterants, 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:
• Office: 760-770-6068 Ext: 26• Cell: 760-272-8786• E-Mail: [email protected]• Web Site: www.caltest.cc