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1 DRUG TESTING “The good, the bad & the ugly”

2 Why DRUG TEST?

3 INCREASE SAFETY REDUCE LIABILITY SAVE LIVES!

4 SAVE A LIFE ! First Arrest vs. Most Recent YOU CAN HELP…. YOU CAN STOP IT BEFORE THEIR FIRST ARREST!

5 PEOPLE vs DRUGS

6 Another reason, why you should test…

7 September 17, 2010CAL-TEST Copyright 2010 7 Federal Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) MANDATED TESTING TRUCKS, BUSES & HAZMAT  FMCSA = Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration  26,001 Pounds of More  Transport 15 Passengers + Driver  Hazardous Materials  Title 49 CFR Part 382 & Part 40

8 September 17, 2010CAL-TEST Copyright 2010 8 Federal Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) MANDATED TESTING BUS DRIVERS, MAINT & SECURITY  FTA = Federal Transit Administration  Receive Federal Funding  Operators of Revenue Service Vehicles(RSV)  Operators of Non-Revenue CMV (FMCSA)  Dispatchers or Controllers of Movement of RSV  RSV Maintenance Personnel  Armed Security Personnel  Title 49 CFR Part 655 & Part 40

9 September 17, 2010CAL-TEST Copyright 2010 9 Federal Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) MANDATED TESTING  FAA = Federal Aviation Administration  Title 49 CFR Part 120 & Part 40  FRA = Federal Railroad Administration  Title 49 CFR Part 219 & Part 40  PHMSA = Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  Title 49 CFR Part 199 & Part 40  USCG = United States Coast Guard  Title 49 CFR Part 95 & Part 40

10 September 17, 2010CAL-TEST Copyright 2010 10 STATE MANDATED TESTING All testing must mirror the D.O.T. requirements, under Part 40 HOWEVER, D.O.T. “ Look-a-like ” testing is required Federal Regulations STRICTLY PROHIBIT the use of the Federal Drug Testing Custody & Control Form (CCF) for any “State” mandated testing Title 49 CFR Part 40.47

11 September 17, 2010CAL-TEST Copyright 2010 11 STATE MANDATED TESTING California Highway Patrol (CHP) Vehicle Code Section 34520 The State adopted the D.O.T. regulations. CHP may conduct Inspections for PUC & DOT! California Public Utilities Commission (C-PUC) Public Utilities Code 1032.1 The State adopted the D.O.T. regulations. CHP may conduct Inspections for PUC ! Taxi Cab & Limo Operators California Government Code 53075.5 The State requires local City PD /Sheriff to adopt ordinances. Enforced by Local P.D. or retained agencies.

12 September 17, 2010CAL-TEST Copyright 2010 12 What do ALL these “Mandates” have in common? THE D.O.T. REGULATIONS They ALL “require” testing

13 September 17, 2010CAL-TEST Copyright 2010 13 Required Testing:  Pre-Employment Testing This MUST be fully outlined within your WRITTEN POLICY BEFORE any Testing begins!  Reasonable Suspicion Testing  Post Accident Testing  Random Testing  Follow-Up & Return to Duty Testing

14 POLICY VIOLATION What if I get a “Positive” Test? DON’T PANIC! Simply follow your written Policy CONSISTANTLY

15 What if I get a “Positive” Test? “The Basics” STEP 1: REMOVE the employee from duty STEP 2: ESCORT the employee to a private office, with another Supervisor STEP 3: EXPLAIN the violation STEP 4: TERMINATE or Rehabilitate(LCA) ALWAYS FOLLOW YOUR AGENCY POLICY!

16 WARNING DRUG TESTING CAN BE BEATEN!

17 KNOW THE CAPABILITIES WHAT CAN THE LAB REALLY FIND???? URINE:2-7 Days MJ up to 30 days HAIR:Up to 3 Months HEAD Hair Up to 6 Months BODY Hair SALIVA:1-2 Days most drugs Up to 12 HOURS for MJ BREATH:CURRENT IMPAIRMENT BLOOD:4-6 HOURS! (NOT Days)

18 MOST DRUG USERS LOOK “NORMAL” 77% of CURRENT drug users are employed!

19 LOW COST “Instant Tests” Accuracy Concerns +/- 50% of the cut-off!!! “FALSE NEGATIVE” CONCERNS – HUMAN ERROR !!!

20 8/8/2015CAL-TEST Copyright 201020

21 THE INTERNET HELPS “Educate” Employees how to trick you.

22 How does an Employer KNOW or ENSURE They are using a “GOOD & RELIABLE” Testing Facility?

23 ONLY USE LABS THAT ARE S.A.M.H.S.A. Certified through the Federal Department of Health & Human Services (D.H.H.S.)

24 S.A.M.H.S.A./D.H.H.S. LAB FINDINGS

25 DO NOT USE LABS That Offer “SAME DAY RESULTS!” If they do…they are NOT using a SAMHSA Certified Screen

26 Check for Adulterants, Substitutions & Sample Tampering

27 YOU CAN HELP DRUG TESTING The object is to SAVE SOMEONE BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!

28 DRUG PREVENTION WORKS!

29 QUESTIONS? CALL KEVIN AT ANYTIME: Office: 760-770-6068 Ext: 26 Cell: 760-272-8786 E-Mail: Kevincaltest@aol.comKevincaltest@aol.com Web Site: www.caltest.cc


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