FTA Publications Implementation Guidelines PDF These guidelines assist transit agencies in developing drug and alcohol testing programs that comply with Federal Transit Administration regulation 40 CFR Part 655. Pertinent regulations are cross-referenced throughout the text. Forms, checklists, and lists of additional information are provided throughout the document. Best Practices Manual PDF This document discusses "best practices" used by employers to establish and maintain a compliant drug testing program. The best practices discussed here were identified during 5 years of FTA-sponsored audits of existing programs. Prescription and Over-the-Counter Toolkit PDF This Toolkit is a compilation of policies, procedures, forms, and training resources that represent the best practices being used throughout the U.S. by a variety of transit systems. It does not represent all of the effective means that transit systems are using to address and monitor Prescription (Rx) and Over-the-Counter (OTC) medication use, but is the result of an extensive effort by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to compile a broad range of materials as examples and models. Guidance from ODAPC General What Employers Need to Know About DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing What Employees Need to Know About DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Best Practices for DOT Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Collection Site Urine Specimen Collection Guidelines Part 40 DOT 5-Panel Notice (2018) DOT's 10 Steps to Collection Site Security and Integrity DOT's Direct Observation Procedures Reminder Notice - Direct Observation for Return-to-duty and Follow-Up Testing Substance Abuse Professional Substance Abuse Professional Guidelines Tools Policy Tools All anti-drug and alcohol misuse programs must have a statement describing the employer's policy on prohibited drug use and alcohol misuse in the workplace. Use the Policy Requirements Checklist to ensure your own policy includes all required elements. Starting from scratch? Use the Policy Builder to develop a customized policy statement for your organization. Sample Forms and Other Useful Tools Pre-Employment/New Hire 60-Minute Drug Awareness Video Pre-Employment Notification and Acknowledgement Form Previous Employer Release of Information Form Acknowledgment of Policy Form Acknowledgement of Prohibited Awareness Training for Safety-Sensitive Employees Form Random Random Testing Charts (Generate Random Testing Charts in Excel) Post-Accident Post-Accident Testing Chart Decision Making Form Order Post-Accident Threshold Cards Reasonable Suspicion Reasonable Suspicion Referral for Drug and Alcohol Testing - Trainer/Trainee Guide Reasonable Suspicion Referral for Drug and Alcohol Testing Video Acknowledgement of Reasonable Suspicion Training for Supervisors Form Order FTA Reasonable Suspicion Cards Reasonable Suspicion Determination Report Collection Site Notification for Testing Form Breath Collection Checklist Alcohol Testing Form Review Checklist Alcohol Testing Site Affidavit Form Urine Collection Checklist Example of Completed Federal Drug Testing CCF and Drug Test Custody and Control Form Review Checklist Drug Test Collection Site Affidavit Form MRO/TPA Results Checklist Assess your Compliance Use this checklist to assess your level of compliance with FTA and DOT regulations. Updated: Friday, October 9, 2020
