(A) Breath alcohol testing. A qualified breath alcohol technician according to 49 C.F.R. pt. 40 procedures will conduct breath alcohol testing at a prearranged location. Refusal to provide breath will be considered a positive test and the employee will be removed from a safety sensitive function until resolved.
(B) Specimen collection. Specimen collection will be conducted in accordance with applicable state and federal law. The collection procedures will be designed to ensure the security and integrity of the specimen provided by each employee, and those procedures will strictly follow federal chain-of-custody guidelines. Every effort will be made to maintain the dignity of each employee submitting specimen for analysis in accordance with these procedures.
(C) Laboratory analysis. Only a laboratory certified by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to perform urinalysis for the detection of the presence of controlled substances will be retained by the county. The laboratory will be required to maintain strict compliance with federally approved chain-of-custody procedures, quality control, maintenance and scientific analytical methodologies.
(D) Follow-up testing. Following a determination that an employee is in need of assistance in resolving problems associated with alcohol misuse and/or use of controlled substances, the county shall see that the employee is subject to unannounced follow-up testing as directed by the substance abuse professional, as required by 382 C.F.R. 605(c)(2)(ii). Follow-up alcohol testing shall be conducted only when the employee is performing safety sensitive functions, just before the employee is to perform or just after the employee has performed safety sensitive functions.
(Order 10, passed 5-27-1998; Am. Order 9, passed 1-12-2000)