• Alcohol tests must be administered within two (2) hours (or a report to the U.S. Department of Transportation must be sent that explains the delays).
• Controlled substances tests should be conducted promptly.

3. Random Testing

• Employees are randomly selected using a scientifically valid method.
• Minimum testing rates: 10% of covered employees annually for alcohol and 50% of covered employees annual for controlled substances.
• Alcohol tests occur during, immediately before, or after safety-sensitive functions.
• Testing dates and times are unannounced, typically during normal work hours.

4. Reasonable Suspicion Testing

• If a trained supervisor or official suspects alcohol misuse or controlled substance use, testing is required during normal work hours.

5. Return-to-Duty Testing

• After a violation, employees must be evaluated, complete rehabilitation, and test negative before resuming safety-sensitive duties.
• A negative test for alcohol is any reading showing an alcohol concentration of less than 0.02.

6. Follow-Up Testing

• Employees identified by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) as needing assistance must undergo at least six (6) unannounced follow-up tests within 12 months of returning to duty. Employees bear the cost of these tests.

Testing Administration

1. Testing Facilities

• Approved testing facilities will be communicated to covered employees, with updates provided as needed.

2. Testing Procedures

• Alcohol: Conducted by a trained Breath Alcohol Technician using an EBTD.
• Controlled Substances: Employees provide a urine sample, split into two (2) bottles, with a chain of custody form completed and sent to a Department of Health and Human Services-certified laboratory.

3. Failure to Report