SECTION 340:2-15-49. Training

(a)   Each affected individual receives at least one hour of training in alcohol abuse and at least one hour of training in drug abuse each fiscal year.

(b)   Each reporting supervisor completes at least one hour of training in alcohol abuse and at least one hour of training in drug abuse prior to certifying an affected individual for reasonable suspicion testing.

(c)   All training includes educational materials which provide and explain:

(1)   the requirements of this policy and the federal regulations;

(2)   what positions are subject to testing;

(3)   information concerning safety sensitive duties and positions;

(4)   appropriate and required driver conduct;

(5)   circumstances requiring testing;

(6)   testing procedures;

(7)   what constitutes a refusal to submit to a test and the consequences;

(8)   the consequences for drivers found to have violated the policy or federal regulations; and

(9)   information concerning the effects alcohol and drugs have on an individual's health, work, and life, including symptoms of an alcohol or drug problem and available intervention methods.

(d)   Training is provided or arranged by the designated employee representative and the local testing coordinator.

[Source: Added at 19 Ok Reg 2182, eff 6-27-02]