(A) Protocol.
(1) Tests conducted by trained technicians. Alcohol tests will be conducted by a trained breath alcohol technician (BAT) or screening test technician (STT). Screening tests may be done using an evidential breath testing device (EBT) or non-evidential screening device approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Confirmatory tests will be done by a trained BAT using an evidential breath testing device. The employee shall report to the alcohol testing site as notified by the city. The employee shall follow all instructions given by the alcohol technician.
(2) Results. If the result of a screening test is a breath alcohol concentration (BAC) of less than 0.02, no further testing is authorized. Any initial test indicating a BAC of .02 or greater will be confirmed on an EBT operated by a BAT. The confirmation test will be performed no sooner than 15 minutes and no later than 30 minutes following the completion of the initial test. In the event the confirmation test indicates a BAC of .020 to .039, the employee shall be removed from duty for 24 hours or until his/her next scheduled on-duty time, whichever is longer. Employees with tests indicating a BAC of .04 or greater are considered to have engaged in prohibited conduct, which may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. All alcohol tests shall be performed just prior to, during, or just after performing a safety sensitive function.
(B) Alcohol testing safeguards for employee's protection.
(1) The BAT must obtain donor's photo identification prior to administering the test.
(2) An individually wrapped mouthpiece will be opened and inserted into the EBT for the employee’s test.
(3) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration approves the EBT that is used.
(4) Calibration checks are frequently performed to insure the EBT is working efficiently.
(5) If the screening test indicates a 0.02 or greater, a confirmation test will be administered.
(6) An air blank will be administered prior to the confirmation test with a 0.000 reading.
(7) An individually wrapped mouthpiece will be inserted for the confirmation test.
(8) The BAT has completed the required training course in the correct operation of the EBT.
(Ord. 13-33, passed 11-14-13)