Common use of Scientific Accuracy for Protection Clause in Contracts

Scientific Accuracy for Protection. To ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of testing as well as the safety of Employees, only labs certified by the federal Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (“SAMHSA- certified”) will be applied; which applies the procedures and chain-of-custody guidelines recommended by the federal Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and required by the federal Department of Transportation (DoT) (timing of the MRO / Employee exchange may vary). Normally, urine will be used to test for drugs. Breath, saliva, or when necessary, blood will be used to test for alcohol. To assure accuracy, a preliminary drug screen (screening test as defined in this program) will be confirmed through another test, gas chromatography / mass spectrometry (GC/MS). As well as, a breath or saliva screen will be confirmed with evidential breath technology (EBT) when testing for alcohol. The process and science that are applied for testing are virtually 100% accurate. However, the Union and the Township agree that security of the biological urine sample is absolutely necessary; therefore, the Township agrees that if the security of the specimen is compromised in any way, any positive test shall be invalid and may not be used for any purpose.

Scientific Accuracy for Protection. To ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of testing as well as the safety of Employees, only labs certified by the federal Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (“SAMHSA- SAMHSA-certified”) will be applied; which applies the procedures and chain-of-custody guidelines recommended by the federal Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and required by the federal Department of Transportation (DoT) (timing of the MRO / Employee exchange may vary). Normally, urine will be used to test for drugs. Breath, saliva, or when necessary, blood will be used to test for alcohol. To assure accuracy, a preliminary drug screen (screening test as defined in this program) will be confirmed through another test, gas chromatography / mass spectrometry (GC/MS). As well as, a breath or saliva screen will be confirmed with evidential breath technology (EBT) when testing for alcohol. The process and science that are applied for testing are virtually 100% accurate. However, the Union and the Township agree that security of the biological urine sample is absolutely necessary; therefore, the Township agrees that if the security of the specimen is compromised in any way, any positive test shall be invalid and may not be used for any purpose.