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1.Company Policy
Letter
Each firm must have a written policy on drug and alcohol use.
This must be signed by all members and a copy must posted.
We will supply you with a compliant policy.
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| 2.Record
Keeping
Records must be kept for all test results, negatives for 1
year, positives for 5 years. Keys Consortium maintains all
test results for you. We also complete the annual MIS form
for each client in good standing. |
| 3.Employee
Training
1 hour of training on drug and alcohol use/abuse for each
employee is required. We provide the necessary video and written
materials with paid membership. |
| 4.Collection
Site/Certified Lab
Testing must be done by a lab that meets DOT/HRS standards.
Keys Consortium tests are done in strict accordance with the
DOT/HRS by certified collection site technicians and processed
by a SAMHSA certified lab. |
| 5.Medical
Review Officer
All results must be reviewed by a certified MRO. The Keys
Consortium provides a MRO that reviews each test result. In
case of a positive the MRO will interview the donor by telephone
to determine if there is a valid reason for the results. |
| 6.Pre-Employment
Testing
A negative test result must be provided prior to membership
into any drug testing program. A test is not necessary if
proof of a negative result is provided from within 6 months
of membership date with no positive result during that 6 month
period or during the previous 185 days proof of membership
in another compliant drug program in good standing for at
least 60 days. |
| 7.Random
Testing
All members are required to be randomly tested at a rate of
50% of testing pool. Selection must be statistically valid
so that there is an equal chance for any member to be selected.
Keys Consortium administers a valid program for all members.
All random tests are covered with membership, regardless of
number of times a member is selected. |
| 8.Reasonable
Cause Testing
If the employer believes an employee is using an illegal drug
they must arrange for a specimen to be collected. We will
advise members of what constitutes reasonable cause and perform
testing if necessary. |
| 9.Serious
Marine Incident Testing
The marine employer shall ensure that all persons directly
involved in a serious marine incident are tested. Keys Consortium
is available 24/7 in the event of an incident
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| 10.Periodic
Testing
Periodic tests must be done for license issue, license renewals
and upgrades. Members enrolled over 60 days are exempt from
periodic testing. We will provide you with a letter to give
to the Coast Guard upon renewal. |
| Note:
The use of the Term U.S. Coast Guard does not imply endorsement
by the U.S. Coast Guard, it is used for descriptive purposes
only. |
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