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Does the transit agency maintain records of external calibration checks
of the EBT?
Is the EBT stored in a secure place?
Has the transit system made provisions for the use of a backup EBT for
times when the primary EBT is unavailable (e.g., acquire a second EBT,
arrange for a loaner, or arrange to use another transit system’s EBT)?
If the transit system uses a non-evidential screening device, is it used
only for initial alcohol screening tests and is it operated only by a
qualified Screen Test Technician?
BREATH ALCOHOL TECHNICIAN
Has the transit system identified the person(s) that will serve as its
BAT(s)? Has the transit system identified the person(s) who will serve
as a backup BAT as well?
Has the Breath Alcohol Technician:
⎯ Basic information: Completed an NHTSA-approved course of
instruction that provides training in the principles of EBT
methodology, operation, and calibration checks?
⎯ Part 40 and current DOT guidance?
⎯ Qualification training: Completed training on the fundamentals
of breath analysis for alcohol content, the procedures required for
obtaining a breath specimen, and interpreting and recording EBT
results?
⎯ Initial proficiency demonstration: Demonstrated proficiency in
the operation of the specific EBT he/she will be using?
⎯ Received refreshed training every 5 years?
⎯ Received error correction training following mistakes that
resulted in a cancelled test?
Has the transit system documented the training and testing proficiency of
the BAT?
Are policies in place to ensure that the supervisor of an employee to be
tested for alcohol misuse does not serve as the BAT for that person’s
test?
Does the BAT transmit all results to the employer’s designated
representative in a confidential manner (in writing, in person, by
telephone, or other electronic means)?
Appendix J. Self-Assessment Checklist J-20 August 2002
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DMINISTRATIVE
EQUIREMENTS
Evidential Breath
Testing Device
Breath Alcohol
Technician