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1) Where can I get basic information about the DOT drug and alcohol testing program?
The US DOT’s Office of Drug and Alcohol Compliance website is an excellent place to start.
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2) Where can I find the DOT rules and any updates to the DOT rules?
"The rules are published in the Federal Register, but the Department of Transportations website is a good place to start."
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3) Can any instrument be used for DOT workplace testing?
"No, it must be approved as at least a screener for performing screening tests or as an evidential instrument to do confirmatory tests. (See Definitions - EBT in DOT regs)"
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4) What is the difference between screening and confirmation tests under the DOT rules?
Screening Tests are taken as soon as the donor is identified and Step 1 and Step 2 have been completed on the DOT form. The screening process is designed to limit the amount of time necesaary to test donors since the vast majority submit negative samples. Confiramtion tests are test performed after a positive screen and 15 minute observation period. Confirmation tests require that a blank test is performed prior to the donor’s sample and that printout of the result be produced. The confirmation result is the evidential result. (See DOT Rule for a complete explanation)
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5) Which Intoximeter EBTs are DOT/NHTSA approved for Workplace Testing?
"It is important to understand that just because an instrument is listed on the NHTSA CPL, does not mean it is approved for workplace testing. The only instruments on that list that are approved for the workplace application are the devices listed without an (*) next to their name. Intoximeters has several instruments approved for DOT workplace testing: Alco Sensor IV with ASIV Utility Software, Alco Sensor IV with memory, RBTIV, AlcoMonitor CC and EC/IR."
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6) For testing under the DOT rules there is a required QAP for the EBT. Where can I find this document for the EBT that I am using?
Instrument owners can order it through Intoximeters Customer Service.
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7) How can I become a Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT)
"To become a breath alcohol technician you must complete the DOT model Training Course or an approved equivalent. Additionally, you must perform three observed ""fault free"" tests with the EBT that you will be using."
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8) Do BATs have to particiapte in refresher training to maintain there BAT status
"Yes, no less than every five years a BAT must go through a retraining session to properly maintain their accreditation." Those trained before January 1, 1998 are grandfathered until January 1, 2003.
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9) Who can provide BAT training and refresher training?
"The instructor must be an individual who has done one of the following: Has demonstrated the necessary knowledge and skills and abilities by performing DOT tests for at least a year, and/or is a person who has successfully completed a ""train the trainer"" course."
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10) "If I was trained as a BAT under the old rules, do I need to be retrained under the new rules?"
Only in accordance with the continuing education requirements of the new rules. (Every five years.) For operators trained as BATs in 1994, 1995, 1996, or 1997, you do not have to be retrained until January 1, 2003.
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