Breath alcohol testing is commonly used for employees regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT), individuals on court ordered probation, substance abuse programs, and post-accident.

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• What is a Breath Alcohol Test?

  • A breathalyzer is a term used for a device (EBT- Evidential Breath Testing Device) that tests the alcohol content level in a person's system at the time the test is conducted. This test is administered by a Certified Breath Alcohol Technician who utilizes a chain of custody during the entire process. In the event a Breath Alcohol Test is positive, the test is repeated in 15 minutes to confirm the positive results. 

 

• When would I use this testing?

  • Pre-Employment - some employers require this test during the hiring process

  • Randoms - on occasion employees can be selected at random to do a drug and alcohol screening based on various regulations

  • Post Accident - an employee may be required to take a breath alcohol test if they have been injured or hurt on the job. 

  • Reasonable Suspicion - if an employer has a suspicion, like the smell of alcohol on a person's breath, that an employee may be working while under the influence, they might require the breath alcohol test. 

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• What circumstances result in a failure of this test?

  • Refusal to cooperate​

  • Refusal to sign or fill out the chain of custody

  • Breath Alcohol Content (BAC) of a minimum of .004

  • Refusal to take the test

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• Who utilizes this testing? 

  • Safety sensitive transportation and municipal employees such as the following:​

    • Truck drivers, Bus drivers, Teachers, Firefighters, ​

  • Individuals in Substance Abuse Programs

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