What happens if a DOT covered employee tests positive for drugs or an alcohol test of 0.04 or greater?
The employee must be immediately removed from performing any safety-sensitive functions as defined by the regulations (varies by agency that regulates the employer). The employee may not return to performing safety-sensitive duties for any DOT covered employer until he/she has been evaluated by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), completed treatment required by the SAP, been reevaluated and cleared for a return-to-duty test, and will be subject to a minimum of 6 follow-up tests to be conducted in the first 12 months after their return-to-duty. Follow-up testing may continue for up to 5 years as determined by the SAP.
