Drug and Alcohol Training - Employee

It is important not to delay action when an intervention is deemed necessary. What is a possible outcome of a supervisor not taking the required action after a drug or alcohol problem is made known to him/her?

Held liable in a court of law.

What quantity of specimen must an employee provide to the testing facility in a drug test?

45 ml.

What is the time allowance for the consumption of alcohol for safety-sensitive employees (other than flight crew members and flight attendants)?

Cannot consume alcohol within 4 hours of the start of service.

When determined that a drug or alcohol test is necessary, an obviously-impaired employee should never be allowed to:

Drive himself/herself to the testing facility.

What is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) LOWER LIMIT that prevents an employee from performing safety-sensitive functions per the FAA regulations?

0.02 percent.

What is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level that would indicate the need to remove an employee from safety-sensitive duty and refer him/her to the company?s Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) for assessment?

0.04 and above.

A refusal to submit to any test for alcohol or drugs is treated as:

A positive test result.

What are the suggested test rates for safety-sensitive employees in Random Drug or Alcohol testing?

Drug Test Rate - 25%, Alcohol Test Rate - 10%.

Safety-sensitive employees must not use alcohol for ______ hours after an accident and until tested, or they have been excused from the site of the accident.

Eight.

Which of the following choices is the type of drug test required for candidates of safety-sensitive jobs?

Pre-employment.

4 . Which of the following choices is the type of drug test required to fairly and equally screen the safety-sensitive work force at least four times per year?

Random

While collecting the drug test specimen, privacy for the employee is generally provided unless:

The employee is repeating the test due to suspected tampering.

An employee could be exhibiting "red flag" indicators of a drug or alcohol problem when he/she becomes suddenly prone to insubordination, increased absenteeism, and is likely the cause of recent equipment damage.

True.

It is possible that the employee cannot provide a drug test sample at the time requested. How long must the employee remain at the testing facility until a sample can be provided?

3 hours

Unannounced, follow-up testing can be conducted at random for employees who have tested positive for drugs or alcohol in the past for a period of up to ________ months if deemed necessary by the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP.)

60

One of the supervisor's responsibilities to his/her employees is to provide them:

Access to the company's FAA/DOT drug and alcohol program information.

Your company policy on substance abuse contains verbiage on:

All answers are correct

Who can report possible drug and alcohol abuse in the workforce?

Anyone

If the "Screening Step" of an alcohol test indicates a positive result, what form of testing will be utilized for the "Confirmation Step"?

Breath Test

Who must verify positive drug and alcohol test results?

MRO (Medical Review Officer).

Which of the following choices could be associated with symptoms of alcohol use

All the answers are correct.

Although details may vary from business to business, which of the choices below encourage employees with drug and alcohol problems to seek out professional help on their own:

Policy for a Drug-Free Workplace.

Which of the following choices is the type of drug test required in the event of an injury, death, and/or substantial damage to the aircraft?

Post accident

What type of specimen is required for alcohol tests according to D.O.T. regulations?

Saliva or breath.

A drug-free workplace in flight operations is mandated under the FAA/DOT Code of Federal Regulations.

True

What will happen to a safety-sensitive employee who tests positive for drugs or alcohol TWICE?

all the answers are correct.

Verified actions of tampering with or substituting a drug-test specimen are treated as:

A refusal to test.

Which of the following drugs/metabolites could cause restlessness, dilated pupils, and high energy followed by a "crash" or sudden depression?

Cocaine or methamphetamine.

Which of the following choices is the type of drug test required for a safety-sensitive employee after a successful return-to-duty test, with time spans lasting up to 60 months in duration if deemed necessary by the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)?

Follow up

While conducting an intervention with an employee, it is important that the supervisor:

Gives the employee ample time to explain his/her actions.

When must the safety-sensitive employee report to the specimen collection site for drug testing after he/she has been notified by the supervisor or Designated Employer Representative (DER)?

Immediately.

When should a trained supervisor intervene after witnessing obvious impairment or distribution of drugs in the workplace?

Immediately.

Is the presence of 1 or 2 symptoms of substance abuse necessarily proof-positive that the employee is abusing drugs or alcohol?

No - but it isn't a determination to be made by an employee.

What is one of the responsibilities of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?

Provides confidential help for employees who are victims of substance abuse.

Why are there 2 urine specimens (Bottle "A" and Bottle "B") required for drug testing?

So the employee can request a second drug screen with a different test lab if so desired.

Drug and alcohol testing can be provided by a vendor, or consortium/third-party administrator (C/TPA).

True

Safety-sensitive employees under the FAA regulations must not ___________________ while assigned to perform or while actually performing safety-sensitive functions.

Use or possess alcohol or any illicit drug.

For safety-sensitive positions (other than pilots), employers are required to research new applicants' drug and alcohol test history by contacting previous employers for the last _____ years

2

If an "on-call" safety-sensitive employee consumes alcohol within the prohibited time allowance before requested to come to work, what is his/her correct course of action?

Refuse the request and state the reason and time frame of consumption.

One of the supervisor's roles under FAA/DOT rules and regulations is to provide protection of:

All the answers are correct.

Safety-sensitive positions demand complete and unimpaired attention at all times to ensure the safety of:

All the answers are correct.

Company-mandated tests for drugs other than those required to be tested for by the Department of Transportation, can be accomplished by using the same test specimens as those used for the D.O.T.

False

During testing of the drug test specimen, the Initial Test from Bottle "A" indicates a positive result. Bottle "B"'s contents will then be utilized for the Confirmation Test.

False, another sample from Bottle "A" will be utilized for the confirmation test.

The employer may remove an employee from safety-sensitive duty while waiting on the results of an initial drug test.

False, the employer must first apply for a waiver from the D.O.T.

A supervisor must have ABSOLUTE CERTAINTY as the result from a Reasonable Cause Determination before sending an employee to a drug or alcohol test

False.

What are the responsibilities of the Medical Review Officer (MRO) in drug testing?

All the answers are correct.

What is one of the responsibilities of the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)?

Recommends appropriate education, treatment, follow-up testing, and care for employees who commit substance abuse.

Your company has a responsibility to administer training and information to employees on the adverse effects and dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.

True

What are the observations of specific indicators and symptoms we look for in cases of suspected substance abuse?

All the answers are correct.

Which of the following drugs/metabolites are required to be tested for by the D.O.T.?

All the answers are correct.

Which of the following duties is considered safety-sensitive in a flight operation environment?

All the answers are correct.

While conducting an intervention with an employee, it is important that the supervisor:

All the answers are correct.

No matter how large or small a flight operation might be, all supervisors and managers of personnel performing functions in safety-sensitive positions must be:

Trained in the rules and regulations that prohibit drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

It is permissible to use prescription medication while performing safety-sensitive duties when used in accordance with the instructions of an authorized healthcare provider.

True

What is the primary responsibility of the Designated Employer Representative (DER)?

Removing employees from safety-sensitive duties when necessary.

Where can you find information on permissible medications in your work place?

All the answers are correct.

If an employee cannot provide a drug test sample during the allotted time frame at the testing facility, what must he/she accomplish within the next 5 days?

Receive a medical evaluation.

As an employee, you must read, familiarize yourself with, and abide by the FAA/DOT regulations and your company's substance abuse policy.

True

D.O.T. drug tests are only accomplished utilizing ______________ specimens.

Urine.