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| Florida DOT Model Substance Abuse Policy for Zero Tolerance Agencies
Amended November 2008 |
Florida's Section 5311 sub-recipient agencies must adopt one of two FDOT model substance abuse policies. Employees or applicants who violate the drug and alcohol testing program by testing positive or refusing a DOT required drug or alcohol test must be immediately removed from safety sensitive duty and provided a referral to a qualified Substance Abuse Professional. This Zero Tolerance version of the model policy provides for immediate termination of any DOT covered employee in violation of the policy. |
| Florida DOT Substance Abuse Policy for Second Chance Agencies
Amended November 2008 |
Florida's Section 5311 sub-recipient agencies must adopt one of two FDOT model substance abuse policies. Employees or applicants who violate the drug and alcohol testing program by testing positive or refusing a DOT required drug or alcohol test must be immediately removed from safety sensitive duty and provided a referral to a qualified Substance Abuse Professional. This Second Chance version of the model policy provides for an employee to return to duty after taking the necessary steps to seek evaluation by a qualified Substance Abuse Professional and participate in all of the prescribed treatment. Additionally, employees who return to duty after violating the policy must remain in a follow-up testing program, as established by a qualified Substance Abuse Professional. |
| Instructions for Adopting one of the FDOT Model Substance Abuse Policies | These are the instructions for adoption and dissemination of either of the two FDOT model policies. |
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Employee Drug and Alcohol Education and Reference Manual Authored by Diana Byrnes, Substance Abuse Management Specialist, Center for Urban Transportation Research August 2008 |
This manual provides safety-sensitive employees with an overview of the DOT drug and alcohol testing program. Included are explanations of the urine collection process, breath alcohol testing process, the actions that constitute an employee's refusal to test and the consequences of positive results. The Drug and Alcohol Education section describes the detrimental effects that the five prohibited drugs and alcohol can have on the mind and body. This manual is intended as an aid in meeting the 60 minutes of required Employee Drug Awareness training. |
| Implementation Guidelines for Drug and Alcohol Regulations in Mass Transit
Originally published by RLS and Associates in 2001 Revised November 2003 Download Guidelines (File Size:11.3 MB PDF) |
These guidelines assist transit agencies in developing drug and alcohol testing programs that comply with Federal Transit Administration regulation 40 CFR Part 655. Pertinent regulations are cross-referenced throughout the text. Forms, checklists, and lists of additional information are provided throughout the document. |
| Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications Tool Kit
March 2003 Download Tool Kit (File Size: 8 MB PDF)
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This tool kit contains example practices for ensuring the safe use of medications by safety-sensitive employees. It includes policies, forms, lists, and training aids.
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| Urine Specimen Collection Guidelines
USDOT Revision Effective August 25, 2008 |
These guidelines are a complete revision of the December 2006 DOT Urine Specimen Collection Procedures Guidelines, 49 CFR Part 40, for Transportation Workplace Drug Testing Programs. These guidelines contain all of the new requirements and procedures contained in the DOT Final Rule published on June 25, 2008; effective August 25, 2008 [previous editions become obsolete]. |
Drug and Alcohol Testing Results 2005 Annual ReportMike Redington, Eve Rutyna, Nathan Grace, and Felicity Shanahan; 2008 Note: Not available for checkout |
The Drug and Alcohol Testing Results 2005 Annual Report is a compilation and analysis of mass transit drug and alcohol testing reported by transit systems in the
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| What Employers Need To Know About DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing [Guidance and Best Practices]
August 2008 |
If you employ safety-sensitive workers who must have Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol tests, or you manage a DOT drug and alcohol testing program, this publication can help you understand how to run an excellent program that meets DOT requirements. Published in 2008, effective August 25, 2008. |