Common use of Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing Clause in Contracts

Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing. (CS/AT): An Overview: The respective methodology for conducting CS/AT, and results of such respective tests, are specific in nature due to differences in: a. Legality issues between the use of Alcohol and Controlled Substances; and b. Means by which tests are conducted due to available scientific technology. The results of testing for Alcohol or Controlled Substances are therefore different due to the specific nature of the test(s) administered. Due to these differences, the testing procedures shall be presented separately below. Description of the respective testing processes, may be facilitated by a description of the roles and responsibilities of the MRO and the SAP. The MRO is the medical authority responsible for interpretation of all drug testing results from the laboratory, both to the employer and employee. The MRO is responsible for making determinations which may include: a. Verified Negative Drug Test; b. Verified Positive Drug Test; c. Canceled test (invalid); or d. Refused to submit. (The latter being equated with a "Verified Positive Drug Test".) The MRO, after making the medical determination, may refer the Covered Employee with a Verified Positive Drug Test result to a SAP. Functionally, the SAP is designated as the individual who makes the determination of what course of action is required prior to employee return to duty. The role of the SAP, in relation to the employee, is neither a counselor nor a treating professional. Specifically, the SAP: a. Evaluates an employee who either has: 1) A Verified Positive Drug Test result (referred by the MRO to the SAP); 2) Engaged in prohibited use of Alcohol as evidenced by Breath Analysis; or 3) Refused to be tested; b. Makes recommendations to the employee that the employee must follow. c. Reevaluates the employee to determine if recommendations have been followed, before recommending Return-To-Duty Testing. d. Directs the number and frequency of Follow-Up Testing.

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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Master Agreement