FRA Drug & Alcohol Testing Requirements Flashcards

Under FRA regulations, what is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for railroad employees performing safety-sensitive functions?

Answer: 0.04%

FRA regulations (49 CFR Part 219) set a BAC limit of 0.04% for employees performing safety-sensitive railroad functions.

Which federal regulation governs the FRA drug and alcohol testing program for railroad employees?

Answer: 49 CFR Part 219

49 CFR Part 219 is the specific FRA regulation that establishes alcohol and drug testing requirements for railroad employees.

What type of FRA drug test must be administered after a train accident that meets reporting thresholds?

Answer: Post-accident testing

Post-accident testing is required after railroad accidents that meet FRA threshold criteria, regardless of suspected impairment.

Under FRA rules, how long must a railroad employee remain out of service after testing positive for drugs or alcohol?

Answer: Until completing return-to-duty requirements including a substance abuse professional evaluation

An employee who tests positive must complete a return-to-duty process overseen by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) before resuming safety-sensitive duties.

Which FRA-covered employees are subject to mandatory random drug and alcohol testing?

Answer: Employees performing safety-sensitive functions

FRA random testing applies to all employees performing safety-sensitive functions, which includes engineers, conductors, dispatchers, and others in covered roles.

What is the minimum annual random drug testing rate that railroads must maintain under FRA regulations?

Answer: 25% of covered employees

FRA requires railroads to conduct random drug tests on at least 25% of the average annual number of covered service employees each year.