Testing Procedure. A. For alcohol testing, the member shall be first given a breath test, at the collection site, followed by a confirmatory urine test only where the breath test reveals an initial positive alcohol level of .04 grams per 210 l. of breath. If the initial breath test results are below this level, testing shall be discontinued; if confirmatory urine tests results are below a level equivalent to .04 grams per 210 l. of breath, the confirmatory test shall be considered negative.
Testing Procedure. The Laboratory selected by the City to conduct the analysis must be experienced and capable of quality control, documentation, chain of custody, technical expertise, and demonstrated proficiency in urinalysis testing. The testing or processing phase shall consist of a two-step procedure.
Testing Procedure. When a drug or alcohol test is appropriate under this policy the employee’s exempt supervisor shall transport or arrange for the employee to be transported to the Medical Section or the City designated testing facility for testing. If the Medical Section is closed, the employee shall be transported to Hillcrest Medical Center Emergency Department (or other City designated after hours testing facility). .171 Employees must present a picture I.D. (Oklahoma Driver’s License or City I.D., etc.) or be accompanied by an exempt supervisor who can provide identification witness as the City’s representative to the Medical testing personnel representative prior to testing and as required by Oklahoma Department of Health procedures. .172 The exempt supervisor shall make a reasonable effort to ensure that the employee is safely transported to their place of residence after any drug or alcohol testing is completed under criteria of for-cause testing in
Testing Procedure. The Employer may require an employee to submit to urinalysis drug screening or a preliminary breath test:
Testing Procedure a. Drug and/or alcohol screens will be conducted in the following instances: Drug and/or alcohol screens shall be required of all potential employees. The City does not hire applicants who test positive because being under the influence of drugs or alcohol is likely to affect job performance. All applicants shall be informed in writing of the City’s substance abuse policy and substance abuse screening procedure. This information will include:
Testing Procedure. When a drug or alcohol test is deemed appropriate under this policy the employee’s exempt supervisor shall transport or arrange for the employee to be transported to the Medical Section or the City designated testing facility for testing. If the Medical Section is closed, the employee shall be transported to Hillcrest Medical Center Emergency Department (or other City designated after hours testing facility). .171 Employees must present a picture I.D. (Oklahoma Driver’s License or City I.D., etc.) or be accompanied by an exempt supervisor who can provide identification witness as the City’s representative to the Medical testing personnel representative prior to testing and as required by NIDA procedures. .172 The exempt supervisor shall make a reasonable effort to ensure that the employee is safely transported to their place of residence after any drug or alcohol testing is completed under criteria of reasonable suspicion in 109.6.
Testing Procedure. To maintain the integrity of the collection and testing process, the following testing procedure will be observed. All testing shall be done in accordance with the appropriate U.S. Department of Transportation guidelines at a NIDA approved laboratory unless in conflict with a provision of this Agreement which shall be controlling.
Testing Procedure. A. Employee representation in connection with reasonable suspicion testing: When the employee is notified that he or she will be required to consent and submit to such test, he or she will be notified that they may request the presence of a representative to witness the test, and if the employee so requests, he or she shall be offered assistance. The test may not be delayed unreasonably in order to wait for a representative. The absence of a representative shall not be grounds for the employee to refuse to consent and submit to such test or searches. The presence of a representative shall not disrupt or interfere with the tests or searches, or such interference will be considered a refusal to submit to testing and grounds for disciplinary action including dismissal.
Testing Procedure. The City reserves the right to use the services of an independent entity to perform drug and/or alcohol testing services for City employees. In the absence of an agreement to the contrary by the City and the Union, drug testing shall be performed using urinalysis and alcohol testing shall be performed using either a blood test, urine test, or evidential breath-testing device. Collection of samples shall be conducted in a manner that is consistent with Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) guidelines. The drug testing cutoff levels will be consistent with standards set by HHS. Urine specimens will be collected, stored and transported in a manner consistent with HHS guidelines. The collection of blood and breath samples will be conducted in a manner consistent with HHS guidelines, if applicable. The City and the independent entity performing testing on behalf of the City will follow all HHS guidelines for the chain of custody paperwork. If the chain of custody is broken for any sample, then that test shall be considered a canceled test and may not be used for any purpose.
Testing Procedure. A. ILLEGAL DRUGS
