Implementation Guidelines - Federal Transit Administration - U.S. ...

OTHER TRAINING
Consistent with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, does the transit
agency provide training for the entire workforce on the importance of
maintaining a drug-free workplace and the resources that are available to
workers that may have problems with prohibited drugs?
Are the employees retrained on a regular basis (not required, but highly
recommended)?
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
♦ Every transit system must maintain records concerning their testing
programs for specific periods of time and submit annual reports to the
FTA regarding testing program activities and results.
♦ Transit systems that receive funds directly from the FTA must certify
annually that they are in compliance with the alcohol and drug testing
regulations.
♦ State agencies certify on behalf of those transit systems that receive their
FTA funding through the state agency. The state agency may require the
transit agencies to provide certification of compliance.
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EQUIREMENTS
RECORD KEEPING Record Keeping
Does the transit system maintain records on their program administration
and the test results of individuals for whom they have testing
responsibility?
Are drug and alcohol program records kept in a secure location with
controlled access?
Are drug and alcohol records kept separate from personnel files to
protect confidentiality?
Are the following records kept on file for 1 year?
Alcohol Program
♦ Records of alcohol test results less than 0.02.
− Employer’s copy of the alcohol test form, including results of the
test.
Appendix J. Self-Assessment Checklist J-35 August 2002