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⎯ Add a bluing agent to the toilet water to prevent dilution of the
specimen?
⎯ Secure the toilet tank top or blue tank water?
⎯ Turn off, tape, or prevent the use of other sources of water (e.g.,
sink or shower) that are located in the privacy enclosure where
urination occurs?
⎯ Remove all potential adulterants?
⎯ Secure areas suitable for concealing contaminants such as trash
receptacles, paper towel holders, etc.?
Does the collection site have a procedure in place for notifying the
employer if the employee does not report for the test in the designated
time frame?
Do you have a procedure to notify the collection site of the identity and
contact information of the Designated Employer Representative (DER)?
Does the collection site use the correct US DOT Chain of Custody and
Control forms for DOT/FTA tests (and only DOT tests)?
Is the specimen and CCF under the control of the collector throughout
the collection process? Is the collector the only person that handles the
specimen before it is sealed?
Are “limited access” signs posted in areas of public access?
Does the collection site restrict access to specimens and specimen
collection materials?
Are collection sites available to perform collections during all days and
hours that the transit system performs safety-sensitive job duties?
Do collectors recheck the privacy enclosure following the collection
process?
Collection Site Personnel
Has the collection site staff received the following required initial
training?
⎯ Basic information;
⎯ Qualification training; and
⎯ Trained to prepare the collection site, collect specimens, examine
specimens for tampering or adulteration, observe collections,
split the specimens, and properly label and preserve the chain of
custody of specimens?
Appendix J. Self-Assessment Checklist J-11 August 2002
DRUG TESTING
PROCEDURES
Specimen Collection