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The MRO handles medical information related to prescribed medications based on the employee’s disclosure during the interview.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":124,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":126,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":128,"site_id":62},297987,1790066375,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":131},{"doc_id":128,"user_id":132,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":66,"doc_module":4,"category_id":34,"category_name":35,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":133,"file_id":134,"file_url":135,"file_type":136,"file_size":137,"view_count":44,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":138,"language":139,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":140,"faqs":141,"seo_title":142,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":143,"read_time":26},4398046744996,"Disclaimer  \nThis publication was produced by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to assist safety-sensitive employees subject to workplace drug & alcohol testing in understanding the requirements of 49 CFR Part 40 and certain DOT agency regulations. Nothing in this publication is intended to supplement, alter or serve as an official interpretation of 49 CFR Part 40 or DOT agency regulations. This publication is for educational purposes only.  \nPublic Domain Notice  \nAll material in this publication is in the public domain and may be reproduced without permission from ODAPC, although attribution is appreciated. However, this guide may not be reproduced or distributed for a fee without specific written authorization of ODAPC.  \nFor questions, please contact DOT’s Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy & Compliance at 202-366-DRUG (3784) or visit our website at [www.transportation.gov/odapc](www.transportation.gov/odapc).  \nOriginating Office  \nU.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Secretary  \nOffice of Drug & Alcohol Policy & Compliance 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE  \nWashington, DC 20590  \n202.366. DRUG (3784)  \n202.366.3897 fax [odapcwebmail@dot.gov](odapcwebmail@dot.gov)[ ](odapcwebmail@dot.gov)[www.transportation.gov/odapc](www.transportation.gov/odapc)  \nWhat Employees Need To Know About  \nDOT Drug & Alcohol Testing  \nU.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)  \nOffice of the Secretary (OST)  \nOffice of Drug & Alcohol Policy & Compliance (ODAPC)  \nThis page intentionally left blank.  \niv What EmployEEs NEEd to KNoW about dot drug & alcohol tEstiNg  \nTable of Contents  \n1 What Employees Need To Know About DOT Alcohol & Drug Testing  \n1 Who is subject to DOT testing?  \n2 Why are safety-sensitive employees tested?  \n2 What information must employers provide when I first begin performing DOT safety-sensitive functions ?  \n2 What conduct is prohibited by the regulations?  \n3 What drugs does DOT test for?  \n3 Can I use prescribed medications & Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and perform safety-sensitive functions?  \n4 When will I be tested?  \n4 Pre-Employment  \n4 Reasonable Suspicion/Cause  \n5 Random  \n5 Post-Accident  \n5 Return-to-duty  \n5 Follow-Up  \n5 How is a urine drug test administered?  \n7 The Collection  \n8 Testing at the Laboratory  \n8 Review by the Medical Review Officer (MRO)  \n9 If I disclose my prescribed medication use/medical information to the MRO during my interview, will the MRO report that information to a third party?  \n9 What are Medical Review Officers (MROs)?  \n9 How is an alcohol test administered?  \n10 Should I refuse a test if I believe I was unfairly selected for testing?  \n11 What is considered a refusal to test?  \n11 What happens if I test positive, refuse a test, or violate an agency-specific drug & alcohol rule?  \n12 What are Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs)?  \n12 How do I find a SAP?  \n12 Will I lose my job if I violate drug & alcohol regulations?  \n13 Will my results be confidential?  \n13 Will the results follow me to different employers?  \n13 What should I do if I have a drug or alcohol abuse problem?  \n14 Did you know?  \n15 But, I have more questions?  \n15 Appendix: Drug & Alcohol Program Manager Contact Information  \nWhat EmployEEs NEEd to KNoW about dot drug & alcohol tEstiNg v  \nThis page intentionally left blank.  \nvi What EmployEEs NEEd to KNoW about dot drug & alcohol tEstiNg  \nWhat Employees Need To Know About DOT Alcohol & Drug Testing  \nJust entering the transportation industry? Performing tasks defined by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, such as working on pipelines, driving a truck, operating a ferry or a train, or repairing an airplane? Then, you are subject to DOT workplace drug & alcohol testing. Here are the basics you need to know about DOT’s program.  \nWho is subject to DOT testing?  \nAnyone designated in DOT regulations as a safety-sensitive employee is subject to DOT drug & alcohol testing. What follows is an overview of what jobs are defin","cbCaiebTvoDitxU4","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiebTvoDitxU4","pdf",395848,24,"English","# What Employees Need To Know About DOT Alcohol & Drug Testing\n## Who is subject to DOT testing?\n## Why are safety-sensitive employees tested?\n## What information must employers provide when I first begin performing DOT safety-sensitive functions?\n## What conduct is prohibited by the regulations?\n## What drugs does DOT test for?\n## Can I use prescribed medications and Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and perform safety-sensitive functions?\n## When will I be tested?\n## How is a urine drug test administered?\n## Testing at the Laboratory\n## Review by the Medical Review Officer (MRO)\n## How is an alcohol test administered?\n## What is considered a refusal to test?\n## What happens if I test positive, refuse a test, or violate an agency-specific drug & alcohol rule?\n## What are Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs)?\n## Will I lose my job if I violate drug & alcohol regulations?\n## Will my results be confidential?\n## What should I do if I have a drug or alcohol abuse problem?\n## Did you know?\n## Appendix: Drug & Alcohol Program Manager Contact Information","[{\"question\":\"Who is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing?\",\"answer\":\"Employees designated by DOT regulations as safety-sensitive are subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing, including roles across aviation, commercial motor carriers, maritime, pipeline, railroad, and transit functions.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main reasons safety-sensitive employees are tested?\",\"answer\":\"Safety-sensitive employees are tested to ensure compliance with DOT workplace drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions whose duties affect public safety.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the steps of a DOT urine drug test and who reviews results?\",\"answer\":\"A urine specimen is collected, tested at a laboratory, and then reviewed by a Medical Review Officer (MRO). 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