or isopropyl alcohol).
Controlled Substances
Substances tested under federal regulations, including marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, methamphetamine, and phencyclidine.
Covered Employee
An employee or applicant whose job duties include safety-sensitive functions requiring a CDL, such as operating a KSU-owned, leased, or borrowed commercial motor vehicle.
Safety-Sensitive Function
Duties requiring a CDL, such as driving a commercial vehicle or transporting hazardous materials.
Medical Review Officer (MRO)
A licensed physician responsible for interpreting and evaluating test results, knowledgeable in substance abuse disorders.
Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBTD)
A device approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for alcohol testing.
PROCESS:
Testing Requirements
Covered employees must undergo alcohol and controlled substances testing as follows:
1. Pre-Employment Testing
Before performing safety-sensitive functions, employees must pass a controlled substances test, verified as negative by an MRO.
Exemptions may apply if:
The employee participated in a drug testing program within the past 30 days.
The employee was tested for controlled substances within the past 6 months or participated in a random testing program for the previous 12 months.
KSU verifies that no prior employer has records of violations within the past 6 months.
2. Post-Accident Testing
Testing is required if:
The employee was performing a safety-sensitive function and the accident resulted in a loss of life.
The employee receives a moving traffic violation citation from the accident.