Common use of Testing Procedure Clause in Contracts

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.