Personnel Management & Training Flashcards

After a DOT-reportable accident requiring post-accident testing, within what time must an alcohol test be administered before the employer must stop attempting and document why?

Answer: 8 hours

Under 49 CFR 382.303, if an alcohol test is not given within 8 hours, attempts cease and reasons are documented.

Within what time frame must a post-accident controlled substances (drug) test be conducted?

Answer: 32 hours

49 CFR 382.303 requires the post-accident drug test within 32 hours of the accident.

Which federal law entitles eligible employees to up to 12 workweeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for qualifying family and medical reasons?

Answer: FMLA

The Family and Medical Leave Act provides up to 12 workweeks of job-protected leave in a 12-month period.

A driver applicant has diabetes treated with insulin. Under the ADA, what must the district do in hiring?

Answer: Make an individualized assessment and consider reasonable accommodation while meeting DOT medical standards

The ADA requires individualized assessment; FMCSA now allows insulin-treated drivers to qualify via the ITDM assessment form.

Which OSHA standard requires annual training for employees, such as bus drivers or aides, with reasonably anticipated occupational exposure to blood?

Answer: Bloodborne Pathogens (29 CFR 1910.1030)

29 CFR 1910.1030 requires initial and annual bloodborne pathogens training for exposed employees.

When conducting a training needs assessment for the driver workforce, which data source is MOST useful?

Answer: Accident, incident, complaint, and ride-check records

Performance and incident data reveal the specific skill gaps training should address.

Which practice is MOST effective at reducing turnover among newly hired school bus drivers?

Answer: A structured mentoring program pairing new drivers with experienced drivers

Mentoring builds confidence, skill, and connection, which improves early retention.