general philosophy regarding drug/alcohol-free work environment regulations governing dot testing ...
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Drug & Alcohol Testing
Jeanne T. Mills, RN, COHN-S, WCCMOccupational Health Nursing Supervisor
Perdue AgriBusiness, Inc.and
Perdue Transportation, Inc.
General philosophy regarding drug/alcohol-free work environment
Regulations governing DOT testing Who and When to test? Pointers to collecting a “good” urine specimen
Alcohol testing What happens with positive test results
Q & A
A drug and alcohol testing program is strictly enforced in an effort to meet the mandated requirements for providing a drug/alcohol free work environment for our associates, as set forth by the Perdue Drug/Alcohol Policy which is in place at all Perdue locations, and used as a guide to the company’s intentions regarding alcohol and illegal drug use. Additionally, all individuals to be tested must be advised of the purpose and possible consequences of the particular test performed.
DRUG/ALCOHOL TESTING
Instant (post-offer only in MD and NC)
Confirmation (non-negative on instant cup)
Single (5-panel)
Company Policy Testing
Instructs and assists employees at a collection site
Receives and makes an initial inspection of the urine specimen provided by those employees, and
Initiates and completes the Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form.
Department of Transportation (DOT) Testing
The DOT Split Drug Testing Custody and Control Form National Center for
Forensic Science is always used
NO EXCEPTIONS…ever
Post-offer employment
* Urine only* Breath testing not required
Who and When to test
Post-accident
* Company Policy: urine w/in 5 days, breath w/in 2 hours
* DOT: urine w/in 72 hours, breath w/in 2 hours, but may be done up to 8 hours after accident
Who and When to test (cont)
Random
* Company Policy: 2.1% urine monthly, no requirement for breath
* DOT Requirements: urine monthly (8/12 times), breath quarterly (4/12)
Who and When to test (cont)
Reasonable Suspicion/Probably Cause
Who and When to test (cont)
Follow-up
* Baseline drug and alcohol testing, then 5 day detox
* Re-test must be negative AND doctor’s release must be received in order for associate to return to work
* If re-test POSITIVE, associate is placed on 30 day MLOA and assistance is provided to find rehab facility
* If still POSITIVE after 30 day MLOA, associates employment is terminated
Who and When to test (cont)
Post Accident
Who and When to test (cont)
* Do not get distracted. Interaction must remain 1:1
* Have provider empty pockets and remove hats, coats, etc.
* Turn off water source* Sample must be of sufficient quantity, and
temperature must be in range* Provider must keep their eye on their
specimen at all times until package is sealed and collection process complete
How to collect a foolproof urine specimen
* Acceptable Test Results = <0.02%
* Unacceptable Test Results = 0.02% – 0.039%
Alcohol testing
* Termination
* Re-test @ SAMSHA-certified lab
What happens with a positive test result?
Questions?
THANK YOU!!!