Starting DOT Specimen Collection: Step 1

Summary

Joe Riley, President of National Drug Screening, demonstrates the correct procedure for a DOT urine specimen collection. He emphasizes securing the restroom by removing potential adulterants and ensuring no unauthorized access. Riley guides a donor through the process, highlighting the importance of not flushing the toilet or washing hands post-collection to maintain specimen integrity. The video also features a presentation by the US Department of Transportation outlining ten steps for collection site security and integrity.

Takeaways

• 🔒 Ensure restroom security by using a blueing agent in the toilet, removing chemicals, securing dispensers, and preventing flushing or hand washing until after collection.
• 👀 Always maintain visual contact with the donor during the collection process to prevent any tampering or substitution of the urine specimen.
• 📝 Fill out the Custody and Control Form (CCF) meticulously, including employer information, donor ID, test reason, and collector details.
• 🆔 Verify the donor's identity with a valid photo ID to ensure the specimen is collected from the right person.
• 👕 Ask the donor to remove outer garments and check pockets to make sure they are empty to prevent hiding of adulterants.
• 🚫 Secure all water sources to prevent the donor from diluting the urine specimen.
• 🚮 Remove or secure any items that could be used to adulterate the specimen, such as soap, cleaning agents, or trash bins.
• 🔍 Inspect the collection site before and after each collection to ensure no foreign substances are present that could compromise the specimen.
• 🧐 Pay close attention to the donor's behavior for any signs of attempting to adulterate the specimen.
• 🔗 Match the unique specimen ID number on the CCF with the number on the specimen security seals to maintain chain of custody.

Q & A

What is the role of Joe Riley in the video?

Joe Riley is the president of National Drug Screening and acts as the specimen collector in the video.

What is the main focus of the video?

The video focuses on demonstrating the correct procedure for starting a DOT urine specimen collection.

Why is it important to secure the restroom before starting the collection?

Securing the restroom is crucial to prevent the donor from tampering with the urine sample by flushing the toilet, washing hands, or hiding substances in the restroom.

What does DOT stand for in the context of the video?

In the video, DOT stands for Department of Transportation, which sets standards for drug testing in the transportation industry.

What are the steps Joe Riley outlines for a proper urine specimen collection?

Joe Riley outlines steps including securing the restroom, filling out the custody and control form, collecting the specimen, sealing it, and preparing it for shipment to the lab.

What is the significance of the unique specimen ID number mentioned in the script?

The unique specimen ID number is important for tracking the sample and ensuring that the urine vials match the donor's information for accurate record-keeping.

Why is it necessary for the donor not to flush the toilet or wash their hands after providing the urine sample?

The donor should not flush the toilet or wash their hands to prevent diluting the sample or contaminating it with substances that could interfere with the drug test results.

What is the purpose of the bluing agent in the toilet?

The bluing agent is used to detect if the donor attempts to adulterate the urine sample with water from the toilet.

What is the significance of the 'Custody and Control Form' in the drug testing process?

The 'Custody and Control Form' is used to document the chain of custody for the urine specimen, ensuring the integrity and security of the sample from collection to laboratory testing.

What are the five drugs that are being tested for in the script?

The drugs being tested for are THC, cocaine, PCP, opiates, and amphetamines.

What does FMCSA stand for and why is it mentioned in the script?

FMCSA stands for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which is mentioned because it is the agency responsible for regulating drug testing in the trucking industry.

Outlines

00:00

🔬 Introduction to DOT Urine Specimen Collection

Joe Riley, president of National Drug Screening, introduces a video tutorial on the correct procedure for Department of Transportation (DOT) urine specimen collections. He emphasizes the importance of starting the collection process correctly to avoid errors. Riley explains the need to secure the restroom by removing any potential adulterants or items that could be used to hide substances. He also details the instructions given to the donor, such as not flushing the toilet or washing hands until after the collection. The video will walk through step one of the collection process, which includes filling out paperwork on a custody and control form, collecting the specimen, ensuring privacy, sealing the specimen, and preparing it for shipment to a laboratory.

05:01

👕 Preparing for Urine Specimen Collection

The script describes the process of preparing for a urine specimen collection, starting with inspecting the donor's pockets and removing any outer garments that might conceal adulterants. The donor is asked to choose a cup and is instructed not to wash their hands until after providing the specimen. The restroom is inspected for security, and the donor is asked to fill the cup to a certain marking. The video then transitions to a presentation by the United States Department of Transportation, which outlines the ten steps for securing a collection site and ensuring the integrity of the specimen collection process.

10:05

🚽 Securing the Collection Site

This section of the script outlines the steps for securing a collection site to prevent adulteration or tampering of the urine specimen. It covers the use of bluing agents in toilets and urinals, securing water sources, removing soap and cleaning agents, and inspecting the site for unauthorized substances. The video emphasizes the importance of a single point of entry and exit for the restroom and the need for a thorough inspection before and after each collection to maintain the integrity of the process.

15:06

🔍 Ensuring Collection Site Integrity

The script details the steps collectors must take to ensure the integrity of the collection process, including verifying employee identification, instructing employees to empty their pockets and remove outer garments, and maintaining control of the specimen and custody and control form (CCF) at all times. It also covers the procedure for escorting the employee to the restroom, ensuring the restroom is secure, and instructing the employee to provide a specimen without flushing the toilet or washing their hands until after the specimen is provided.

20:06

🛂 Completing the Collection Process

This part of the script describes the final steps in the collection process, including inspecting the specimen for temperature and volume, ensuring no signs of adulteration or substitution, and maintaining visual contact with the specimen until it is sealed. The collector is advised to pay close attention to the employee's behavior throughout the process to prevent any attempts to alter the specimen. The video concludes with a recap of the ten steps for maintaining DOT collection site security and integrity, emphasizing the importance of following DOT procedures to ensure a secure and compliant collection process.

Keywords

💡DOT

DOT stands for 'Department of Transportation' in the United States. It is a federal department concerned with national transportation. In the context of the video, DOT refers to the regulatory body that sets standards for drug testing within industries such as trucking and transit, to ensure safety and compliance with federal drug-free workplace requirements.

💡Urine Specimen Collection

Urine specimen collection is a process where an individual provides a urine sample for drug testing. The video discusses the proper procedure for collecting a urine specimen in compliance with DOT regulations, emphasizing the importance of a controlled and secure environment to maintain the integrity of the sample.

💡Custody and Control Form (CCF)

The CCF is a document used in drug testing to record the chain of custody for a urine specimen. It ensures that the sample can be traced from the donor to the testing laboratory, preventing any tampering. In the script, the CCF is filled out meticulously to record all relevant information about the donor and the collection process.

💡Specimen ID Number

The Specimen ID Number is a unique identifier assigned to a urine sample to track it throughout the testing process. The video script mentions matching the ID number on the CCF with that on the specimen security seals, ensuring that the sample and its documentation correspond accurately.

💡Adulteration

Adulteration refers to the act of tampering with a substance, such as a urine sample, to alter its properties. The video script discusses measures to prevent adulteration during urine specimen collection, such as securing water sources and removing potential contaminants from the restroom.

💡Bluing Agent

A bluing agent is a chemical added to toilet water to prevent individuals from using it to dilute their urine samples. The script describes adding a bluing agent to the toilet and tank to make it easy for collectors to identify any attempts to adulterate the specimen.

💡Tamper-evident Tape

Tamper-evident tape is a security measure used to seal areas that should not be accessed during the collection process. The video mentions using this tape to secure water sources and other areas to prevent tampering with the collection site's integrity.

💡Medical Review Officer (MRO)

An MRO is a licensed physician responsible for receiving laboratory results and evaluating them to determine if a drug test result is negative or positive. The script includes information about an MRO's role and contact details on the CCF.

💡Collection Site

A collection site is a designated area where urine specimen collection takes place. The video script outlines the requirements for a secure collection site, including the absence of potential adulterants and a single point of entry.

💡Monitored Collection

A monitored collection is a type of urine specimen collection where a collector observes the donor to prevent tampering or substitution. The video script mentions that in multi-stall restrooms, a monitored collection is preferred by the DOT.

💡Chain of Custody

The chain of custody is the chronological documentation of the possession of a specimen, from collection to receipt at the testing lab. The CCF serves as a record of the chain of custody, which is crucial for ensuring the specimen's integrity and legal defensibility of the test results.

Highlights

Introduction to DOT urine specimen collection process by Joe Riley

Importance of securing the restroom before starting the collection

Explanation of not flushing the toilet and not washing hands until after collection

Preparation and inspection of the custody and control form

Emphasis on matching the unique specimen ID number on all collection materials

Filling out the administrative section of the custody and control form

Inspection of the donor's pockets and belongings

Process of selecting a cup and preparing for the restroom visit

Instructions to the donor about not flushing the toilet and washing hands

Demonstration of starting a DOT urine specimen collection in the restroom

Introduction to the DOT's ten steps for collection site security and integrity

Detailed explanation of securing water sources to prevent tampering

Use of bluing agent in toilets to prevent specimen dilution

Removal of potential adulterants and hiding spots in the restroom

Inspection of the collection site before and after each collection

Verification of employee identity and inspection of personal items

Observation of employee washing hands and instructions for specimen provision

Collection of the specimen and immediate inspection for integrity

Completion of the collection process and securing the specimen

Recap of the ten steps for maintaining DOT collection site security and integrity

Final remarks on the importance of compliance with DOT requirements

Transcripts

I'm Joe Riley president of national drug

screening I've been helping people to

learn how to do do tea urine specimen

collections for over 20 years and what

I'd like to do in today's video is show

you a little bit about how a do tea

urine specimen collection starts out

because a lot of times I see that it

starts out wrong right from the

beginning so I'm gonna have a donor join

me and we're gonna start the d-o-t

specimen collection right from the

beginning now prior to starting the

collection you must have secured your

restroom and that means you have blowing

agent in the toilet and in the toilet

tank you don't have any soap products or

chemicals or bleaches in that restroom

any cubby holes where anybody could hide

something you've secured up those type

of things

soap dispensers towel dispensers and

you've secured the water sauce of the

hand sink

of course you let the donor know that

they're not going to flush the toilet

and they're not going to wash their

hands until after the collection is done

certainly they can wash their hands and

they should wash their hands before the

collection but once they provide the

urine it needs to be sealed up before

they wash the hands or flush the toilet

so I've got a donor coming in in just a

minute we're going to start a do t urine

specimen collection in today's video

we're just going to be doing step one of

the collection and I think you'll learn

a little bit

[Music]

come on in how are you today sir I'm

doing very well how about yourself good

are you here for your d-o-t drug test

that's correct okay well great I'm Joe

Riley I'm gonna be your specimen

collector today okay and I just want to

go over a little bit about the d-o-t

drug test that we're gonna be doing

today and we're gonna fill out some

paperwork on this custody and control

form we are going to collect your

specimen and the privacy of the restroom

we're gonna seal up your specimen we're

gonna get it ready to ship to the

laboratory and we're going to finish up

the paperwork okay okay now there are

instructions on the back of the form and

you are welcome to read these

instructions over well I get a copy of

these you will get a copy of this to

take with you good I know what we're

doing so we're good okay absolutely give

you ID with you driver's license I knew

okay great all righty excellent and

that's Tom Fullmer that's great okay Tom

Tom I want to point out to you on this

form there is a unique specimen ID

number okay and that number it starts

with the 106 right there that same

number is on the specimen security seals

that will go on your urine vials we'll

have two vials and a bottle and a B

bottle just want you to make sure that

those numbers match up okay so I'm gonna

start out with the administrative

section of this custody and control form

and in the first section we're going to

fill in make sure we have your right

employer information I have Bob's

trucking is that correct that's correct

okay so we're going to put Bob's

trucking as the site location and

there's a Medical Review officer

information on the form and you'll get a

copy with their phone number and let's

start out then with your social security

or employee ID number

okay that's backed by five

one two seven seven and 74 okay and this

is a do t-test and it is for a specific

do T agency for the trucking industry

that's normally FMCSA does that sound

familiar motor carrier that's what they

told me

okay you got it and what's reason for

the test today this was a pre-employment

test pre-employment test okay and we are

going to check off the drugs that we're

testing for those drugs are THC cocaine

PCP opiates and amphetamines and I am

going to fill in my collection site name

and address which is where we are right

here doing the collection that's

required to be on the form and I am also

going to fill in my collector phone

number which is also required and also

my collector fax number which is also

required

okay so pretty much kind of got the

administrative section of the form

filled out you don't have any outer

garments if you did I would be asking

you to take those outer garments off if

you have anything in your pockets could

you show me that those pockets are empty

okay you ever pretty thick wallet there

could you let me just inspect the

contents of that sure okay and you can

keep your wallet in your cache let's

let's keep it everything else outside

we're going to put that in a lockbox and

if you could go ahead and pick a cup

okay okay we're gonna walk over to the

restroom I have a separate hand sink

you'll be able to wash your hands then

I'm going to inspect the restroom and

make sure it's still secure which I've

already secured it this morning I'm

gonna open up the cup and I'm gonna give

you the cup I'm gonna ask you to fill it

up to at least this marking right here

which is right above that temperature

strip and you can give plenty more if

you want but at least that much I'm

gonna ask you not to wash your hand once

you wash your hands not to wash them

again until we're all done and not to

flush the toilet you'll see the toriel

it has a blue dye color in there so

we'll walk over to the restroom and then

we'll get your urine specimen and we'll

be able to move forward to get it sealed

up and shipped out to the lab all right

okay all right well let's walk over

there now okay now I've just showed you

really how to start out a d-o-t urine

specimen collection in what we call step

one of the process and there's five

steps to the process and in future

videos I'm gonna go through steps two

three five and four and remember the

d-o-t does count a little bit funny we

follow the steps in order all the time

steps 1 2 3 5 & 5

now really important is that your

facility to do the urine specimen

collection is secure so we're gonna roll

a video that is presented by the United

States Department of Transportation

about the ten steps to secure your

collection site to have integrity for

the specimen collection process

[Music]

welcome to the US Department of

Transportation video presentation about

collection site security and integrity

as the director of DoD's office of drug

and alcohol policy and compliance

I want collectors and collection site

managers to fully understand their

important roles in making sure that

transportation employees do not have an

opportunity to beat their drug test as a

result of our concerns about the

collection site process we are taking

some important steps to show you how to

tighten up your collection procedures

and collection sites this video will

make sure you understand the essential

elements that will make your collection

suitable for d-o-t testing none of us

wants truck drivers subway operators

ship captains pipeline controllers bus

drivers locomotive engineers and other

safety sensitive workers to have drugs

on board the nation is counting on us to

get this right and failure simply isn't

an option now let's take a look at the

DoD's ten steps to collection site

security and integrity

these are the 10 important steps for

collection site security and integrity

that collectors must follow before and

after every collection 1 pay careful

attention to employees throughout the

collection process to ensure that there

is no unauthorized access to the

collection areas and that undetected

access for example through a door not in

view is not possible 3 make sure that

employees show proper picture ID 4 make

sure employees empty pockets remove

outer garments for example coveralls

jacket coat or hat leave briefcases

purses and bags behind and wash their

hands 5 maintain personal control of the

specimen and CCF at all times during the

collection 6 secure any water sources or

otherwise make them unavailable to

employees for example turn off water

inlet tape handles to prevent opening

faucets secure tank lids 7 ensure that

the water in the toilet and tank if

applicable has bluing or coloring agent

in it tape or otherwise secure shut any

movable toilet tank top or put bluing in

the tank 8 ensure that no soap

disinfectants cleaning agents or other

possible adulterants are present 9

inspect the site to ensure that no

foreign or unauthorized substances are

present 10 secure areas and items for

example ledges trash receptacles paper

towel holders under sink areas and

ceiling tiles that appear suitable for

concealing contaminants again the

collector or collection site personnel

must give special attention to these

steps before and after each d-o-t urine

specimen collection let's talk more

about securing the collection site but

first let's start with identifying the

basic requirements for an acceptable

d-o-t collection site there are four

basic site requirements on where a urine

collection for ADOT drug tests can take

place first the site must meet the

security requirements described

in the ten steps we just discussed

second you must have all necessary

personnel materials equipment facilities

and supervision to provide for the

collection temporary storage and

shipping of urine specimens to a

laboratory and a suitable clean surface

for writing third you will need a

facility for urination there are two

types of facilities that can be used

single toilet room and multi stall

restroom the preferred type is a single

toilet room since it is usually easier

to secure we will discuss securing

requirements for each a little later

lastly the facility can be a restroom in

a medical facility

a mobile facility a dedicated facility

or any other location which must meet

the requirements of bullets one through

three the single toilet restroom is the

preferred collection area this facility

is the simplest to secure you want to

ensure privacy to the utmost extent

unless a direct observation collection

is required a source of water for

washing hands should be provided but it

is preferred to be located external to

the room where urination occurs also

access to the room must be limited to

one entry exit doorway

here is a typical single toilet restroom

please note it has not yet been secured

what can you see that the employee could

use to adulterate their specimen are

there any areas the employee could use

to hide an adulterant or other materials

to beat the test

now let's look at the requirements for a

multi stall restroom a multi stall

collection facility is authorized and

the d-o-t would expect a monitored

collection in the majority of multi

stall collections a monitored collection

is when a medical professional or the

same gender collector stands in the

restroom just outside of the closed

stall door whatever style of collection

is utilized you must ensure it is

secured in one of two ways if you are

conducting a monitored collection you

only need to blue the toilet and tank of

the one stall you want the employee to

use in those rare cases when a monitored

collection does not occur you must

ensure all water sources are secured

including urinals and all toilet and

toilet tanks have bluing agent in them

also only one employee in the room at a

time and access should be limited to one

entry exit doorway

here is a typical multi stall restroom

this restroom has not yet been secured

what can you see that the employee could

use to adulterate their specimen are

there any areas the employee could use

to hide an adulterant or other materials

to beat the test

when you secure the collection facility

for urination there are several things

you must do to prevent adulteration or

tampering of the specimen first and

foremost you must secure all water

sources by turning off water supplies or

taping the handles of faucets and

toilets with tamper-evident tape a tape

which cannot be removed and replaced

without visible evidence that tampering

has occurred the preferred method for

securing the water source is at the

water shut-off valves especially if the

water can be secured outside the

collection area one alternative is to

secure the shutoff valves under the sink

with tamper-evident tape the collector

must ensure that tamper evident tape is

securely connected to the shutoff valves

to prevent their use and must be quickly

and easily inspected another alternative

the collector to secure the faucet

handles with tamper-evident tape you

must ensure that the tamper-evident tape

is securely connected to the handles to

prevent their use and must be quickly

and easily inspected as seen here

another method to secure the water

source is to remove the handles to

ensure the water cannot be turned on if

a collection area facility has an auto

flush device special care must be taken

to prevent accidental flushing the

preferred method is to secure the power

and the alternate method is to place a

solid colored piece of tape over the

detection lens second bluing is required

in all toilets and urinals if the toilet

has a tank it is required that you blue

the tank as well and secure the toilet

tank lid to prevent access

you must use a bluing agent here you can

see bluing agent being added to the

toilet bowl

you

if you are using a tank toilet you must

also blew the water in the tank as shown

here

you want to ensure to use a good

quantity a bluing agent to get deep blue

color the use of a blowing agent allows

the collector to easily identify an

employee's attempt to alter their

specimen

third secure all soaps and dispensers

located in the collection room in this

scene you can see the removal of the

soap dispenser bag this is the simplest

and preferred method the alternative

method is to secure the distribution

handle from dispensing the liquid

fourth remove any cleaning supplies

located in the collection area secure

and/or remove any items that can be used

by the employee to hide adulterants for

example trash bins paper towel and

toilet paper dispensers and

air-conditioning vents it is important

to secure the paper towel and toilet

paper dispensers because adulterants can

be hidden inside these are to be

inspected before and after each

collection failure of the collector to

inspect the dispenser could result in

the employee adulterating their specimen

finally as you can see the collector is

also checking the area above the light

fixture by doing so he is able to find

and remove a potential adulterant you

will also need

any cleaning agents located in the

collection area if these items remain in

the site they provide the employee with

an opportunity to adulterate their

specimen if trash bins are not removed

adult remains can be hidden then used

for adulterating specimens you need to

be aware of any areas in the ceiling

that an employee could have access to

that could be used to hide adulterants

or clean specimens such as

air-conditioning vents drop ceilings or

access panels as you can see the

collector is checking the vents and they

are not removable if the panel or vent

can be removed it will need to be

secured to prevent unauthorized access

the floor drains also need to be secured

as seen here this floor drain is not

removable if the drain cover could be

removed it would have to be secured to

prevent unauthorized access

fifth ensure there is a single point of

entry for the room and inspect the

collection room before and after each

collection if you are using a collection

area that has a window or has multiple

doorways you will need to secure the

window and all doorways not in use

during the collection process and post

do not enter signs you must ensure that

no one enters the collection facility

either before or during the time the

employee provides his or her specimen

sixth inspect the collection room before

and after each collection in this

demonstration you can see the collector

is taking time to carefully inspect that

every item is secured and no tampering

has occurred in the collection area

he first inspects the water faucet next

the paper towel and soap dispensers are

inspected next the toilet is inspected

for bluing and if a tank toilet is used

inspect the security of the tank lid or

make sure a bluing agent is present in

the tank any areas in the ceiling that

have been secured are inspected

lastly the general area is inspected for

anything out of the ordinary

you

if the collection facility is part of a

common area for example a medical

facility or public restroom you must

ensure the collection materials are

secure and only the collector employee

and observer when used have access to

the collection room this is to ensure

privacy for the employee and prevent

distraction of the collector now let's

take a look at the other steps

collectors must take to ensure the

integrity of the collection process

in this scene when the employee

presented himself to the collector what

did the collector fail to do

here is the correct procedure for

ensuring employee integrity when the

employee approaches you must ask the

employee to show you a current picture

identification as you can see the

collector looks at both the picture ID

and the employee to verify that the

employee is actually the individual on

the photo ID now the collector explains

the basic collection procedures to the

employee and has the employee reviewed

the instructions on the back of the CCF

have the employee remove outer clothing

next ask the employee to leave any bags

or briefcases with you and empty and

display items in all pockets to include

their wallet the collector must also

direct you to empty the contents of all

of your pockets and display them to the

collector to ensure there are no items

present that can be used to adulterate

the specimen this inspection also

applies to your wallet once the

collector determines there are no items

present that can be used to adulterate

or substitute a specimen the employee

can place the items back into their

pockets the employee is allowed to keep

their wallet to safeguard the employees

belongings the employees personal items

may be locked in a file cabinet or lock

box or a mutually agreed-upon location

if there is nowhere to secure these

items the collector would need to ensure

the room can be locked when not in use

the collector instructs the employee to

wash and dry his or her hands under the

collectors observation the collector

should inform the employee not to wash

his or her hands again until after the

employee provides the specimen to the

collector the employee may use soap and

if practicable it should be a liquid or

cream a solid bar of soap gives the

employee the chance to conceal soap

shavings under his or her fingernails

and subsequently use them to attempt to

adulterate the specimen

now the collector either gives the

employee or allows the employee to

select the collection kit or collection

container if it is separate from the kit

from the available supply with both

present either the collector or the

employee then unwraps or breaks the seal

of the collection container the

collector is to ensure the employee

takes only the collection container into

the room used for urination while the

sealed specimen bottles are to remain

with the collector before the collector

escorts the employee to the restroom

the collector must first make sure the

collection containers CCF's any

collected specimens and the employees

belongings are secured in this scenario

the collector does so by locking the

door to the room where the collection

materials and specimens are kept

after escorting the employee to the

restroom and verifying that the restroom

is still secure and that no one is in it

the collector now directs the employee

to go into the restroom and instructs

the employee to provide a specimen of at

least 45 milliliters the employee should

be instructed not to flush the toilet

and return with the specimen as soon as

possible preferably within two minutes

and a single toilet restroom the

collector is to stand outside the

restroom while in a multi stall restroom

the d-o-t prefers the collector to

conduct a monitored collection

immediately after exiting the restroom

the employee hands the specimen cup to

the collector who must inspect the

specimen as you can see here the

collector checks the temperature and

volume of the specimen and checks for

signs of adulteration or substitution as

seen here the collector escorts the

employee back to the locked room while

holding the specimen cup in plain view

of the employee remember the collector

and employee will maintain visual

contact of the specimen to the greatest

extent possible until the labels or

seals are placed over the specimen

bottle caps or lids when the collector

and employee returned to the collection

side area they will complete the

collection process

the collector should pay close attention

to the employee during the entire

collection process to note any conduct

that clearly indicates an attempt to

substitute or adulterate a specimen

the collectors should never leave the

employee unattended or uh nests courted

once the collection process has begun by

doing so the employees chances of

altering or substituting their specimen

will be significantly reduced

to recap these are the 10 important

steps for maintaining d-o-t collection

site security and integrity that

collectors must follow before and after

every collection they are one pay

careful attention to employees

throughout the collection process look

for any suspicious behavior or attempt

to adulterate the specimen to ensure

that there is no unauthorized access to

the collection areas and that undetected

access for example through a door not in

view is not possible secure any doors

windows or other access points with tape

or other mechanism to prevent entrance 3

make sure that employees show proper

picture ID such as a state issued

driver's license or employee badge

issued by the employer for make sure

employees empty pockets remove outer

garments for example coveralls jacket

coat or hat leave briefcases purses and

bags behind and wash their hands

remember the employee is allowed to

retain his or her wallet after it has

been inspected when requested you will

provide a receipt for personal items 5

maintain personal control of the

specimen and CCF at all times during the

collection 6 secure any water sources or

otherwise make them unavailable to

employees for example turn off water

inlet tape handles to prevent opening

faucets secure tank lids the preferred

method is to turn off all water to the

collection area 7 ensure that the water

in the toilet and tank if applicable has

bluing or coloring agent in it tape or

otherwise secure shut any movable toilet

tank top or put bluing in the tank this

is to prevent the water from being used

to dilute the specimen 8 ensure that no

soap disinfectants cleaning agents or

other possible adulterants are present

remove or secure soap or disinfectant

dispensers and cleaning agents from the

collection area 9 inspect the site to

ensure that no foreign or unauthorized

substances are present

overhead vents drop ceilings or other

areas that could be used to hide

adulterants 10 secure areas and items

for example ledges trash receptacles

paper towel holders under sink areas and

ceiling tiles that appear suitable for

concealing contaminants remove trash

receptacles or other items that can be

removed and secure paper towel

dispensers and any storage cabinets in

the collection area when you comply with

these 10 steps you communicate to

employees and employers that you are

following d-o-t procedures for ensuring

collection site security

you will also be ensuring that you are

maintaining the integrity of the

collection process by limiting the

employees opportunity to alter or

adulterate their specimen

thanks for taking the time to view this

training video and thank you for taking

the necessary steps to ensure that your

collection sites and collection

procedures are always and in always

compliance with the d-o-t requirements

you just saw I and the American public

are counting on you in this important

effort to increase collection site

security and integrity thank you

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