drug testing “the good, the bad & the ugly”. why drug test?

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: Kevincaltest@aol.com• Web Site: www.caltest.cc