Test results must be securely stored and only shared with authorized personnel to maintain confidentiality and compliance with regulations.
A BAT must complete initial and periodic refresher training to stay current with DOT testing procedures and compliance requirements.
If a test subject refuses a breath alcohol test, the refusal must be documented and reported as a positive test result according to DOT guidelines.
DOT regulations require that breath alcohol test records be retained for at least five years for positive results and refusals, and for at least one year for negative results.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) establishes the regulations for workplace alcohol testing to ensure safety in safety-sensitive industries such as transportation.
Under DOT regulations, commercial drivers are considered over the limit if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.04 or higher.
