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:
• oThe employee participated in a drug testing program within the past 30 days.
• oThe employee was tested for controlled substances within the past 6 months or participated in a random testing program for the previous 12 months.
• oKSU verifies that no prior employer has records of violations within the past 6 months.

2. Post-Accident Testing

• Testing is required if:
• oThe employee was performing a safety-sensitive function and the accident resulted in a loss of life.
• oThe employee receives a moving traffic violation citation from the accident.