University of Washington
Administrative Policy Statements
May 1, 2002 13.8.2

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Drug and Alcohol Testing for Positions Requiring a Commercial Driver's License

(Approved by the Executive Vice President by authority of Executive Order No. 5)


2.   Goals

The goals of the University's testing program are as follows:

  • To enhance safety in the workplace;

  • To comply with the federal regulations related to alcohol and drug testing of staff covered by the federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act and U.S. Department of Transportation regulations;

  • To comply with federal and state regulations related to positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License (CDL);

  • To appropriately protect the rights, confidentiality, and privacy of those individuals subject to testing;

  • To provide referral to rehabilitation services to those who are experiencing an alcohol or chemical dependency problem; and

  • To take appropriate corrective action when the test of a covered employee shows the presence of alcohol or controlled substances.




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