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Direct Observation Collection is Mandatory in the Following Circumstances <br />• The Laboratory reports an invalid test and the MRO reports there isn't a <br />medical reason for it. <br />• The test results are reported as positive adulterated or substituted <br />cancelled with no split specimen sample available. <br />• The Collector observed signs that indicate an attempt was made to tamper <br />with the specimen. <br />• The Collector notes that the temperature of the specimen is not within <br />range. Note: The Collector is NOT required to take the employee's body <br />temperature. The DER from Paul's Welding Inc will be notified of the out <br />of temperature specimen after the direct observation test is completed. <br />• Direct observation testing for return -to -duty and/or follow-up testing. The <br />observer must be the same gender as the employee. The observer may <br />be someone other than the collector to ensure the same gender; however, <br />this individual may not handle the specimen. <br />Shy Bladder Procedure <br />If the employee cannot provide a specimen at the initial attempt, the employee <br />will be urged to drink up to 40 oz of water. The amount of water is to be spaced <br />out over a three hour period. The employee is not required to drink the water by <br />49 CFR Part 40 regulations. <br />If the employee does not provide a specimen, or refuses to provide a specimen, <br />the test will be marked as a "Refusal to Test" and considered a positive test <br />result. The employee will be sent to a physician with expertise in the field, within <br />five (5) days for an evaluation as to why the individual was not able to provide a <br />specimen. If there is a valid medical reason, the test result will be changed to <br />"Cancelled. " <br />Breath Alcohol Test <br />All tests for breath alcohol will be conducted using a National Highway Traffic <br />Safety Administration (NHTSA) approved Evidential Breath Testing (EBT) device. <br />The device must be operated by a certified trained Breath Alcohol Technician <br />(BAT), The certified training must meet the qualification as defined in 49 CFR <br />Part 40. <br />A blank air test will be administered prior to the initial test and the confirmation <br />test. This indicates the EBT chamber is clear. <br />An initial breath test will be given, if the results are less than a concentration of <br />0.02, the test results is negative. No additional tests will be required. If the initial <br />test results in a concentration of 0.02 or higher, a second confirmation test will be <br />1.1 <br />