FRA FRA Drug & Alcohol Testing Requirements

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

0.04%

Answer

0.08%

Answer

0.02%

Answer

0.10%

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

49 CFR Part 219

Answer

49 CFR Part 228

Answer

49 CFR Part 240

Answer

49 CFR Part 218

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Post-accident testing

Answer

Random testing

Answer

Reasonable suspicion testing

Answer

Pre-employment testing

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

24 hours

Answer

72 hours

Answer

One week

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Employees performing safety-sensitive functions

Answer

All railroad employees regardless of role

Answer

Only locomotive engineers

Answer

Only train conductors

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

25% of covered employees

Answer

10% of covered employees

Answer

50% of covered employees

Answer

100% of covered employees