Drug and Alcohol Policy - Purpose of Policy - Compliance and Employment Testing Requirements

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Drug and Alcohol Policy outlining regulatory compliance with 49 CFR Parts 655, 382, and 40. Establishes that covered employees must submit to required drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Defines covered employees by FMCSA and FTA safety-sensitive functions, including operating, dispatching, maintaining, and other specific CDL-related responsibilities. Sets prohibited conduct for illegal drug use and alcohol thresholds, and describes employer notice and policy decision items tied to the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryForms

FormatDOCX

Pages13

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Purpose of Policy

Covered Employees

Prohibited Behavior

Consequences for Violations

Circumstances for Testing

Testing Procedures

Test Refusals

FMCSA Clearinghouse

Voluntary Self-Referral

Prescription Drug Use (Optional)

Contact Person

Attachment A: Covered Positions

[Employer name] Drug and Alcohol Policy Effective as of [mm/dd/yyyy] Adopted by: ___________________ Date Adopted: [dd/mm/yyyy] Last Revised: [dd/mm/yyyy] Table of Contents TOC \o "1-1" \u 1. Purpose of Policy PAGEREF _Toc142984911 \h 3 2. Covered Employees PAGEREF _Toc142984912 \h 3 3. Prohibited Behavior PAGEREF _Toc142984913 \h 4 4. Consequences for Violations PAGEREF _Toc142984914 \h 5 5. Circumstances for Testing PAGEREF _Toc142984915 \h 5 6. Testing Procedures PAGEREF _Toc142984916 \h 9 7. Test Refusals PAGEREF _Toc142984917 \h 10 8. FMCSA Clearinghouse PAGEREF _Toc142984918 \h 11 9. Voluntary Self-Referral PAGEREF _Toc142984919 \h 11 10. Prescription Drug Use (this section is optional) PAGEREF _Toc142984920 \h 12 11. Contact Person PAGEREF _Toc142984921 \h 12 Attachment A: Covered Positions PAGEREF _Toc142984922 \h 13 Purpose of Policy This policy complies with 49 CFR Part 655, as amended, 49 CFR Part 382, as amended, and 49 CFR Part 40, as amended. Copies of Parts 655, 382, and 40 are available in the drug and alcohol program manager’s office and can be found on the Internet at the Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance website HYPERLINK "http://www.transportation.gov/odapc" http://www.transportation.gov/odapc. All covered employees are required to submit to drug and alcohol tests as a condition of employment in accordance with these regulations. Employer Policy Decision - If additional provisions are included: Portions of this policy are not DOT-mandated, but reflect [Employer]’s policy. These additional provisions are identified by bold text. In addition, DOT has published 49 CFR Part 32, implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, which requires the establishment of drug-free workplace policies and the reporting of certain drug-related offenses to the FTA. All [Employer] employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the covered workplace. An employee who is convicted of any criminal drug statute for a violation occurring in the workplace shall notify [decide who to notify] in writing no later than five days after such conviction. Employees must abide by the terms of this policy as a condition of employment. Covered Employees This policy applies to every person whose position requires the possession of a commercial driver’s license (CDL); every employee performing a “safety-sensitive function” as defined below, and any person applying for such positions. Under FMCSA (Part 382), you are a covered employee if you perform any of the following safety-sensitive functions: Driving a commercial motor vehicle which requires the driver to have a CDL Waiting to be dispatched to operate a commercial motor vehicle Inspecting, servicing, or conditioning any commercial motor vehicle Performing all other functions in or upon a commercial motor vehicle (except resting in a sleeper berth) Loading or unloading a commercial motor vehicle, supervising or assisting in the loading or unloading, attending a vehicle being loaded or unloading, remaining in readiness to operate the vehicle, or giving or receiving receipts for shipments being loaded or unloaded Repairing, obtaining assistance, or remaining in attendance upon a disabled vehicle Under FTA (Part 655), you are a covered employee if you perform any of the following safety-sensitive functions: Operating a revenue service vehicle, in or out of revenue service Operating a non-revenue vehicle requiring a commercial driver’s license Controlling movement or dispatch of a revenue service vehicle Maintaining (including repairs, overhaul and rebuilding) of a revenue service vehicle or equipment used in revenue service Carrying a firearm for security purposes Employer Policy Decision - If employer uses volunteers: A volunteer is a

FAQs

What regulations does the Drug and Alcohol Policy comply with?

The policy states compliance with 49 CFR Part 655, 49 CFR Part 382, and 49 CFR Part 40, as amended.

Who is considered a covered employee under this policy?

Covered employees include individuals whose positions require a CDL and those performing FMCSA or FTA safety-sensitive functions as defined in the policy.

What prohibited behaviors are covered employees subject to?

The policy prohibits illegal drug use at all times and restricts alcohol use based on specified alcohol concentration levels and timing rules around safety-sensitive duties.

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