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EBT Notes Flashcards

1
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Screening devices

A
  1. ASD

2. STT

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2
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ASD

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Alcohol screening device

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3
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STT

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Screening tech test

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4
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ASD’s are only authorized for…..

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Screening test

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5
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What types of testing can STT’s conduct?

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Only ASD’s

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6
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Can STT conduct EBT?

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No

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7
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Is printout required for screening test?

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No

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8
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How long do you wait for confirmation testing?

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15 minutes

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9
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Instructions to be given before confirmation testing

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  1. No eating
  2. No drinking
  3. No belching
  4. No putting anything in mouth
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10
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Confirmation testing must be performed within —– of original test

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30 minutes

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11
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What do you need to write under remarks for a confirmation test?

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  1. 15 min wait instructions given

2. Any problems with employee or test

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12
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Examples of problems with employee or test that would need to be written in

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  1. Employee left
  2. Refused to sign
  3. Put something in their mouth
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13
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What do you do if 15 min wait instructions are not given?

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  1. Must give as soon as this is found out

2. Start 15 min wait period again

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14
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What happens if I go over 30 minutes from original test?

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Document the reason in the remarks

I.e. 15 minute wait instructions not given until “whatever time”

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15
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EBT Methodology Types

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  1. Electrochemical oxidation or fuel cell
  2. Infrared spectrometry
  3. Gas chromatograph
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16
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Reasons for cancelled tests

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  1. Test number result displayed not the same as test number or result printed out
  2. If confirmation test done before 15 minute wait period is completed
  3. No air blank done before confirmation test or result of blank is not zero
  4. EBT does not print confirmation test results
  5. If accuracy check fails
  6. If test is uncompleted
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17
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What are some examples of correctable errors?

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  1. Didn’t sign step 3 (BAT)
  2. Employee refuses to sign step 4 and you don’t put in remarks
  3. If you use a non-DOT form
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18
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How do I correct…..

Didn’t sign step 3 (BAT)

A

Supply a written memorandum that the specific test in question was performed by you and in accordance with the regulation.

A copy goes to employee, DER and your file

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19
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How do I correct…..

Employee refuses to sign step 4 and you don’t put it in the remarks

A

Supply a written memorandum that employee refused to sign and you did not note it in remarks

Copy goes to employee, DER and your file

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20
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How do I correct……

If I use a non-DOT form

A

Supply a written memorandum why you used the wrong form and also note what steps you are going to do to prevent this from happening again.

Copy goes to employee, DER and your file

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21
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Cancelled tests must supply statements in…..

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One business day

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22
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How can you send statements about cancelled tests?

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Via fax or courier

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23
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If BAT cancels test notify DER within….

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48 hours

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24
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What happens if a test cannot be corrected?

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Test must be cancelled and BAT is required to attend error correction training

25
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Employers or BAT acting for employer must keep the following records:

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  1. Negative tests
  2. Cancelled tests
  3. Calibration tests
  4. Maintenance records
  5. Inspection records
  6. Positive tests
  7. Refusals
  8. SAP reports
  9. Follow-up tests and schedules
26
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What records do you need to keep for one year?

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  1. Negative tests

2. Cancelled tests

27
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What records do you need to keep for 2 years?

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  1. Calibration tests
  2. Maintenance records
  3. Inspection records
28
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What records do you need to keep for five years?

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  1. Positive tests
  2. Refusals
  3. SAP reports
  4. Follow-up tests and schedules
29
Q

What are the requirements for record storage locations?

A
  1. Must have limited access

2. Must be retrievable within two business days

30
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Who can you disclose EBT records to?

A
  1. Employee if they have given or signed a release
  2. DOT agency representatives
  3. Federal safety and local safety representatives
  4. National Transport Safety Board as part of an accident investigation
31
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Why are records disclosed as part of accident investigation?

A

It is DOT required and may be needed for court

32
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Operating agencies covered by DOT BAT guidelines

A
  1. FAA
  2. FMSCA
  3. FRA
  4. RSPA
  5. USCG
33
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FAA

A

Federal Aviation Administration

34
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FMSCA

A

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

35
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FRA

A

Federal Railroad Administration

36
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FTA

A

Federal Transit Administration

37
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RSPA

A

Research and Special Programs Administration

38
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USCG

A

US Coast Guard

39
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FMCSA includes….

A
  1. USA
  2. Mexico
  3. Canada
40
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FTA includes….

A
  1. Public Transportation Company

2. City buses and transit

41
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What does RSPA regulate?

A

Pipelines

42
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When is EBT testing used for USCG?

A

Only in the event of a serious marine accident

43
Q

Which operating agency does not allow for pre-employment ETOH testing?

A

USCG

44
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Reasons for EBT

A
  1. Random
  2. Reasonable suspicion
  3. Post accident
  4. Return to duty
45
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What is the time frame for a post accident test?

A

Within 2 hours

46
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Post accident testing is not to exceed…..

A

8 hours post accident

47
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What do you do if you are not able to test within 8 hours?

A

You must document why

48
Q

Employees on follow-up surveillance must have how many tests in the first 12 month period?

A

6

49
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How long can an employee be placed in follow-up testing?

A

Up to 60 months

50
Q

What are considered violations of the alcohol rule?

A
  1. Must not have ETHOL result equal to or greater than .04
  2. Refusal to test
  3. Use of ETHOL, ETHOL or ETHOL based meds on the job
  4. May not report to work within 4 hours of drinking, 8 hours for flight crew
  5. Cannot drink for 8 hours post accident unless EE involvement has been discounted as not a contributing factor or EE has had a post accident test
51
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Consequences of .04 or higher

A
  1. Immediate removal from duty
  2. Evaluation by SAP (substance abuse professional)
  3. Complete treatment program
  4. Have return to duty test with result of less than or equal to .02
52
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Consequences of .02 to .39

A

Removal from job for some period of time depending on agency

53
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Consequences of .02 to .39 for FMCSA

A

Be removed for 24 hours

54
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Consequences of .02 to .39 for FRA

A

Be removed for 8 hours

55
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Consequences of .02 to .39 for RSPA

A

Be removed for 8 hours

Can return sooner if is retested with less than .02

56
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Consequences of .02 to .39 for FAA

A

Be removed for 8 hours

Can return sooner if restated with less than .02

57
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Consequences of .02 to .39 for FTA

A

Be removed for 8 hours

Can return sooner if tested with less than .02

58
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Consequences of .02 to .39 for USCG

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No consequence

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