Urine Samples. Specimen collection will occur in a medical setting and conform to D.O.T. regulations. The procedures should not demean, embarrass, or cause physical discomfort to the employee.
Urine Samples. The collection and processing of urine samples shall, in the case of drug testing, comply in all material and applicable respects to the procedures set forth in the most recent revision of “DHHS: Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Program” initially published on April 11, 1988 in 53 Federal Register 11970. The Employer shall contract with a certified laboratory for the collection, processing and testing of urine samples. Where the employee provides a sufficient urine sample at the time of the original sample collection, this sample shall be split and placed in two (2) separate containers at the collection site. In the presence of the employee at the testing site, and without ever leaving the employee’s sight, each urine sample taken shall be placed in two sterile screw-capped, self-sealed, tamper- resistant urine collection containers which shall each be sealed and labeled and then initialed by the employee. The collection of urine samples shall allow individual privacy unless there is reason to believe that the employee being tested may alter or substitute the specimen to be provided. Should it be determined by qualified personnel at the collection site that the employee has adulterated, diluted, tampered in any way with the employee’s specimen, substituted another individual’s specimen for the employee’s own, or has otherwise obstructed the collection/testing process by refusing to provide a valid specimen, such shall be considered as a “refusal to submit to testing” and the employee shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. The sample within the first container shall be sent, by the most expedient means available, to the testing laboratory as soon as practicable on the day of the test. The sample within the second container shall also be sent, by the most expedient means available, to the testing laboratory where it shall also be stored in accordance with all applicable Federal guidelines and regulations.
Urine Samples. Specimen collection will occur in a medical setting and the procedures should not demean, embarrass, or cause physical discomfort to the employee. Each step in the collecting and processing of the urine specimens shall be documented to establish procedural integrity and the chain of evidence. For a firefighter who tests positive, a professional medical interview with the employee will serve to establish use of drugs currently taken under professional medical supervision. The employee designated to give a sample must be positively identified prior to any sample being taken. Specimen samples shall be sealed, labeled and checked against the identity of the employee to ensure the results match the tests. Samples shall be stored in a secured and refrigerated atmosphere until tested or delivered to the testing lab representative. Upon request, an employee shall be entitled to the presence of a union representative before testing is administered, but the exercise of such right shall not unreasonably delay the collection of the sample. For alcohol tests, "unreasonable delay" means twenty (20) minutes or more; for drug tests, "unreasonable delay" means two (2) hours. The city shall notify the union if the administration knows in advance drug or alcohol testing will take place.
Urine Samples. Specimen collection will occur in a medical setting and conform to D.O.T. regulations. The procedures should not demean, embarrass, or cause physical discomfort to the employee. Each step in the collecting and processing of the urine specimens shall be documented to establish procedural integrity and the chain of evidence. The employee will complete a form indicating the use of all drugs currently being taken and identify the prescribing physician. The employee designated to give a sample must be positively identified prior to any sample being taken. Specimen samples shall be sealed, labeled and checked against the identity of the employee to ensure that the results match the employees tested. Samples shall be stored in a secure and refrigerated atmosphere until tested or delivered to the testing lab. Upon request, an employee shall be entitled to the presence of a Union representative before testing is administered unless honoring the request will result in a delay of the testing process.
Urine Samples. Where urine or blood samples have been taken, the employee shall have the right to request split samples, with one half sent to the Employer's lab and the other kept frozen. (see 30.8) Specimen collection will occur in a medical setting and the procedure should not demean, embarass, or cause physical discomfort to the employee. Each step in the collecting and processing of the urine samples shall be documented to establish procedural integrity and the chain of evidence. The employee will complete a form indicating the use of all, drugs currently being taken and identify the prescribing Physician. The employee designated to give a sample must be positively identified prior to any samples being taken. Specimen samples shall be sealed, labeled and checked against the identity of the employee to ensure the results match the employee tested. Samples shall be stored in a secure and refrigerated atmosphere until tested or delivered to the testing lab representative. Upon request, an employee shall be entitled to the presence of a Union Xxxxxxx or Representative, before testing is administered.
Urine Samples. The collection and processing of urine samples shall, in the case of drug testing, comply in all material and applicable respects to the procedures set forth in the Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing contract with a certified laboratory for the collection, processing and testing of urine samples. Where the employee provides a sufficient urine sample at the time of the original sample collection, this sample shall be split and placed in two (2) separate containers at the collection site. In the presence of the employee at the testing site, and without ever leavi sight, each urine sample taken shall be placed in two sterile screw-capped, self-sealed, tamper- resistant urine collection containers which shall each be sealed and labeled and then initialed by the employee. The collection of urine samples shall allow individual privacy unless there is reason to believe that the employee being tested may alter or substitute the specimen to be provided. Should it be determined by qualified personnel at the collection site that the employee has adulterated, refusing to provide a valid specimen, such shall be considered and the employee shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. The sample within the first container shall be sent, by the most expedient means available, to the testing laboratory as soon as practicable on the day of the test. The sample within the second container shall also be sent, by the most expedient means available, to the testing laboratory where it shall also be stored in accordance with all applicable Federal guidelines and regulations.
Urine Samples. Specimen collection will occur in a medical setting and the procedures should not demean, embarrass, or cause physical discomfort to the employee. Each step in the collecting and processing of the urine specimens shall be documented to establish procedural integrity and the chain of evidence. For an employee who tests positive, a professional medical interview with the employee will serve to establish use of drugs currently taken under professional medical supervision. The employee designated to give a sample must be positively identified prior to any sample being taken. Specimen samples shall be sealed, labeled and checked against the identity of the employee to ensure the results match the testee. Samples shall be stored in a secured and refrigerated atmosphere until tested or delivered to the testing lab representative. Upon request, an employee shall be entitled to the presence of a union representative before testing is administered.
Urine Samples. The collection and processing of urine samples shall, in the case of drug testing, comply in all material and applicable respects to the procedures set forth in the initially published on April 11, 1988 in 53 Federal Register 11970. The Employer shall contract with a certified laboratory for the collection, processing and testing of urine samples. Where the member provides a sufficient urine sample at the time of the original sample collection, this sample shall be split and placed in two (2) separate containers at the collection site. In the presence of the member at the testing site, and without ever leaving his or her sight, each urine sample taken shall be placed in two sterile screw-capped, self-sealed, tamper-resistant urine collection containers which shall each be sealed and labeled and then initialed by the member. The collection of urine samples shall allow individual privacy unless there is reason to believe that the member being tested may alter or substitute the specimen to be provided. Should it be determined by qualified personnel at the collection site that the member has adulterated, diluted, tampered in any way with his own, or has otherwise obstructed the collection/testing process by refusing to provide a valid be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. The sample within the first container shall be sent, by the most expedient means available, to the testing laboratory as soon as practicable on the day of the test. The sample within the second container shall also be sent, by the most expedient means available, to the testing laboratory where it shall also be stored in accordance with all applicable Federal guidelines and regulations.
