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... physician to ascertain whether there is a legitimate medical explanation for a confirmed positive test result. Alcohol Testing-Unlike drug tests, alcohol tests can be performed on site in the workplace. Currently, only two types of alcohol testing are permitted- a breath test and a saliva test. Employers are not required to conduct pre-employment alcohol tests. However, alcohol tests are required: Upon reasonable suspicion that an employee is misusing alcohol. Within two hours after an accident Randomly, at a 25% frequency rate. Prior to returning to duty after a positive alcohol test. As follow-up to treatment, on the recommendation of an SAP. All alcohol test devices must be approved by the DOT. A list of approved devices (Conforming Products List of CPL) is issued by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) . Any positive test not already performed with an evidentiary breath testing device (EBT) must be confirmed by a test utilizing an EBT. Alcohol tests must be administered by someone who has completed the DOT's mandatory training-a breath alcohol technician (BAT) . Employees can be trained as BATs. TRAINING AND EDUCATION Most employers have not dealt with substance abuse issues and are unfamiliar with drug and alcohol testing procedures. Therefore, DOT requires one hour of supervisor training on the signs of drug abuse and a second hour of training on the signs of alcohol misuse. Every new supervisor must receive training. Employers must be prepared to conduct the training on an ongoing basis, and training must include information about the company's policy and the supervisor's ...
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...forcement and compliance directive (CPL 02-00-124, December 10, 1999) laying o...