by Betye Bailey | Dec 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
It always surprises us when we discover an alcohol testing program that does not utilize a logbook for their EBT (Evidential Breath Tester). This missing documentation can lead to problems if faced with an audit or legal proceedings. Programs which fail to document...
by Betye Bailey | Dec 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
Training at Intox Training Academy includes the basics of a Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) and also covers procedures for performing Accuracy Checks for your Alco-Sensor VXL. Understanding these procedures is very important to the health of your Testing Program, and its...
by Betye Bailey | Nov 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
We talk about BAT training a lot here at Intoximeters, so we thought it might be good to discuss training UDS Collectors for a change! The Department of Transportation has not published a Model Course for collectors like they did for Breath Alcohol Technicians (BATs)....
by Betye Bailey | Jul 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
Every EBT device should have its own Calibration Logbook where records related to the maintenance of your instrument are kept. As part of your training, you should have been taught how to fill out a logbook every time you conduct an accuracy check. Logbook entries are...
by Adam Bell | Jun 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
It can be nerve-wracking for a BAT when the result of a Breath Alcohol Test is 0.02 or higher. Anytime a test result is positive, the BAT should know that the test will be placed under close scrutiny. Here are some tips to keep in mind about positive test results. ...
by Betye Bailey | Jun 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
One of the most common sources of confusion for new BAT’s is the difference between an “Accuracy Check” and a “Calibration”. In short, Calibration is a repair procedure and Intoximeters instruments do not require routine, regular...
by Betye Bailey | May 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
We are often asked the proper way to address the 15 minute wait check box in Step 3 of the DOT Alcohol Testing Form. ODAPC has informally stated that “the intent of the 15 minute wait boxes in Step 3 of the Federal ATF was for the BAT to indicate whether or not the 15...
by Betye Bailey | Apr 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
What is the best way to stay current with DOT regulatory changes and updates? The best way to keep up to date with DOT and ODAPC (besides checking this blog frequently, of course!) is to sign up for e-mail updates directly from the source. This is a free service...
by Betye Bailey | Mar 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Intox Training Academy has recently launched our new Online Training modules, and have revised our classroom courses accordingly. We are now offering a ½-day BAT/EBT course (201) and a 2-day BAT/EBT/Instructor course (301) for customers using the new Alco-Sensor VXL...
by Adam Bell | Mar 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Not every error committed by a BAT requires the cancellation of a test. Sometimes the error can be made right by the drafting of a corrective statement or affidavit of correction. For example: BAT’s printed name and signature are missing from the ATF The BAT does not...
