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Testing of split specimens at the employee's request are at the expense of the
employee. excepting when test was initiated under the reasonable suspicion or
post accident requirements, as defined in Sections 8.2, and 8.3 of this policy.
8.0 TESTING CATEGORIES
All safety-sensitive employees are subject to the following testing requirements,
as defined in Title 49 of the Code of I=ederal Regulations. However. where so
noted, any STI employee may be subject to a specific testing procedure.
8.1 PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING
All safety-sensitive position candidates sha ll undergo urine drug testing prior to
hire or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Receipt by STI of a negative drug
test result is required prior to the offer for employment being effectuated. Failure
of a pre-employment drug test will disqualify a candidate for employment with
STI.
Pre ~Tran sfe r: A pre-employment test will also be performed anytime an
employee's status chang.es from non safety ~sensitive to safety-sensitive.
Return From Leave: A pre-employment test will also be performed anytime
an employee's safety ~sens itive status is held dormant for any period exceeding
ninety (90) days.
8.2 REASONABLE SUSPICION TESTING
All STI employees may be subj ect to a reasonable suspicionlfitness for duly
evaluation, and urine and/or breath testing when there are rea sons to
believe that drug or alcohol use is adversely affecting job performance. A
reasonable suspicion referral for testing w ill be made on the basis of
documented obj ective facts and circumstances, which are consistent with
the shortRterm effects of substance abu se or alcohol misuse. One or more of
the following guidelines are observed for determining reasonable
suspicionlfitness for duty testing:
1) Physical signs and symptoms_ consistent with prohibited substance
use or alcohol misuse.
2) Evidence of the manuf?dure, distribution, dispensing, possession,
or use of controlled substances, drugs, alcohol, or other prohibited
substances.
. 3) Occurrence of a serious or potentially serious accident or incident
that may have been caused by prohibited substance abuse or
alcohol misuse.
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