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Drug and Alcohol Testing

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DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.243

Subpart L—Alcohol Screening Tests§ 40.243 What is the procedure for an alcohol screening test using an EBT or non-evidential breath ASD? As the BAT or STT, you must take the following steps: (a) Select, or allow the employee to select, an individually wrapped or sealed mouthpiece from the...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.241

Subpart L—Alcohol Screening Tests

§ 40.241 What are the first steps in any alcohol screening test?

As the BAT or STT you will take the following steps to begin all alcohol screening tests, regardless of the type of testing device you are using: (a) When a specific time for an employee's...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.235

Subpart K - Testing Sites, Forms, Equipment and Supplies Used in Alcohol Testing§ 40.235 What are the requirements for proper use and care of ASDs? (a) As an ASD manufacturer, you must submit, for NHTSA approval, a QAP for your ASD before NHTSA approves it and ODAPC places the device on...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.233

Subpart K - Testing Sites, Forms, Equipment and Supplies Used in Alcohol Testing§ 40.233 What are the requirements for proper use and care of EBTs? (a) As an EBT manufacturer, you must submit, for NHTSA approval, a quality assurance plan (QAP) for your EBT before ODAPC places the EBT on...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.231

Subpart K - Testing Sites, Forms, Equipment and Supplies Used in Alcohol Testing

§ 40.231 What devices are used to conduct alcohol confirmation tests?

(a) EBTs on ODAPC’s web page for “Approved Evidential Breath Measurement Devices” that meet the requirements of paragraph (b) of this...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.229

Subpart K - Testing Sites, Forms, Equipment and Supplies Used in Alcohol Testing§ 40.229 What devices are used to conduct alcohol screening tests? ASDs listed on ODAPC’s web page for “Approved Screening Devices to Measure Alcohol in Bodily Fluids” and EBTs listed on ODAPC’s web page for “...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.227

Subpart K - Testing Sites, Forms, Equipment and Supplies Used in Alcohol Testing

§ 40.227 May employers use the ATF for non-DOT tests, or non-DOT forms for DOT tests?

(a) No, as an employer, BAT, or STT, you are prohibited from using the ATF for non-DOT alcohol tests. You are also...