BAT Breath Alcohol Technician Data Recording & Reporting 3

Question 1

Under DOT rules, how long must employers retain records of alcohol tests with results below 0.020?

Accepted Answer

1 year

Answer

Records of alcohol tests with results below 0.020 (negative results) must be retained by the employer for a minimum of 1 year.

Question 2

A test result between 0.020 and 0.039 on a confirmation test requires the BAT to:

Accepted Answer

Document it on the ATF and inform the employer; the employee may not perform safety-sensitive functions for 24 hours

Answer

A confirmed result of 0.020–0.039 requires the BAT to document it and notify the employer; the employee is prohibited from safety-sensitive functions for 24 hours but it is not a DOT violation level.

Question 3

What information about the testing location must the BAT record on the ATF?

Accepted Answer

The address or identifier of the collection site

Answer

The ATF must include the address or identifier of the collection site to establish where the test took place.

Question 4

When the BAT must transmit ATF results to the employer, what is the most immediate acceptable method under DOT regulations?

Accepted Answer

Fax, secure electronic transmission, or telephone (followed by written documentation)

Answer

DOT allows immediate transmission by fax or secure electronic means, or by telephone followed by written documentation, to report results to the employer.

Question 5

If a subject leaves the testing site before completing the confirmation test, the BAT should:

Accepted Answer

Document the departure on the ATF and notify the employer, treating it as a refusal

Answer

An unauthorized departure before confirmation is treated as a refusal, which must be documented on the ATF and reported to the employer.

(BAT) Breath Alcohol Technician Certified Practice Test

(BAT) Breath Alcohol Technician Certified Practice Test

BAT Breath Alcohol Technician Data Recording & Reporting 3