Breath Alcohol Technician Safety & Regulatory Compliance Flashcards

Under DOT 49 CFR Part 40, how long must a BAT retain the breath alcohol testing form after a non-negative result?

Answer: 5 years

49 CFR Part 40 requires employers and BATs to retain records of non-negative alcohol tests for 5 years.

A BAT discovers the evidential breath testing device (EBT) shows an error code mid-test. What is the correct action?

Answer: Terminate the test, note the reason, and begin a new test on a different EBT

If an EBT fails mid-test, the BAT must stop, document the reason, and conduct a new test on a different approved device.

Which federal agency publishes the Conforming Products List (CPL) of approved evidential breath testing devices?

Answer: NHTSA

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) publishes and maintains the CPL of approved EBTs for DOT testing.

During a screening test, a result of 0.02 g/210L requires the BAT to:

Answer: Wait 15 minutes then conduct a confirmation test

A screening result of 0.02 or higher requires a mandatory 15-minute wait followed by a confirmation test on an EBT.

What minimum observation period must a BAT maintain before administering a breath alcohol test to prevent mouth alcohol interference?

Answer: 15 minutes

BATs must observe the employee for at least 15 minutes prior to testing to ensure no oral intake that could cause mouth alcohol.

A DOT-regulated employee refuses to provide a breath sample during an alcohol test. Under 49 CFR Part 40, this is treated as:

Answer: A test refusal, equivalent to a positive result

A refusal to submit to required alcohol testing is treated as a positive test result under DOT regulations.

Under DOT regulations, which alcohol concentration level triggers removal of a safety-sensitive employee from duty?

Answer: 0.04 g/210L

A confirmed breath alcohol concentration of 0.04 g/210L or greater requires immediate removal from safety-sensitive functions.