What does CFR Part 40 mean?
49 CFR Part 40, or Part 40 as we call it, is a DOT-wide regulation that states how to conduct testing and how to return employees to safety-sensitive duties after they violate a DOT drug and alcohol regulation. Part 40 applies to all DOT-required testing, regardless of mode of transportation.
Which subpart of the 49 CFR Part 40 describes the collection process?
Subpart D – Collection Sites, Forms, Equipment and Supplies Used in DOT Urine Collections. Where does a urine collection for a DOT drug test take place?
What is a fatal flaw on a drug test?
By John Hawes | Last updated: January 17, 2019. A fatal flaw is a critical error that was made during the collection process that cannot be corrected.
When it is discovered a mistake was made in the collection process what should the collector do?
ANSWER: Yes. If a collector makes a mistake that causes a test to be cancelled, the collector must undergo error correction training (even if the collector has yet to undergo qualification training). There are no exceptions to this requirement.
What is the DOT process?
In order to ensure your and the public’s safety, you’ll most likely need to take a DOT (Department of Transportation) physical. A DOT physical is a checkup that’s required for commercial vehicle drivers by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
How many times should the collection site be inspected during each collection?
Collection Site Manual Instructions A Federal Agency is responsible for inspecting 5 percent (up to a maximum of 50) collection sites each year, selected randomly from those sites used to collect Federal Agency specimens.
What causes a drug test to be rejected?
WorkplaceTesting Explains Rejected for Testing Some examples of fatal flaws can include a damaged specimen bottle resulting in leakage and potential adulteration, insufficient volume of urine contained in collection tube, collector’s name, initials, or signature omitted on specimen bottle and/or CCF documentation.
What causes Invalid drug test results?
Technicians or medical review officers can designate a sample as invalid when the urine specimen contains either unidentified adulterants, interfering substances, or any abnormal physical characteristics from typical samples.
What is Dot stand for?
DOT is an acronym for damage over time, and it’s used in computer gaming to refer to acts that slowly cause damage to a character, such as poisoning or a spell.
What is full form of dot?
दूरसंचार विभाग Department of Telecommunications.
Who may act as a monitor for a monitored collection?
The monitor can be a different person from the collector and need not be a qualified collector. (c) As the collector, if someone else is to monitor the collection (e.g., in order to ensure a same-gender monitor), you must verbally instruct that person to follow the procedures of paragraphs (d) and (e) of this section.
How many ounces of urine is required for a DOT drug test?
45 milliliters
A DOT drug test requires at least 45 milliliters of urine. If you cannot produce that much in one try, you may be given up to 40 ounces of fluid to drink and must remain at the collection site for up to three hours.
Who is subject to 49 CFR Part 40?
All drivers that operate a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in 49 CFR §382.107, which requires a driver holding a commercial driver’s license, are subject to the Drug and Alcohol testing requirements in 49 CFR Parts 40 and 382.
What happens if your DOT drug test is diluted?
§ 40.197 What happens when an employer receives a report of a dilute specimen? (a) As the employer, if the MRO informs you that a positive drug test was dilute, you simply treat the test as a verified positive test. You must not direct the employee to take another test based on the fact that the specimen was dilute.