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I'm taking a test there on Mon or Tue and need to know if the make you disrobe. I have Quick Fix, but am terrified that if I have to strip that I'll get caught. It's for pre-employment, so I don't know how strict they are at Adventist. PLEASE if anyone out there knows, I would love an answer!
If this an employment-related U/A, the collector can only have you remove jackets, hats, and have you empty your pockets. They cannot make you strip or have you change into a gown (unless its a combined physical/drug test).
It is employment related. Do you know that for sure, is that just anecdotal, or is that something that is standard industry practice? Thanks so much for your reply!
What about a pat down? Can they pat your crotch? Or look in bra?
Not it is not anecdotal. Its the regulations outlined by the Department of Health & Human Services.
And no they cannot frisk or otherwise touch you in any manner if this is an employment-related test. That constitutes ''groping'' and is against the law. Know your rights and dont be afraid to assert them!
Now if the test is for court-ordered probation, thats an entirely different ball game as the person placed on probation has relinquished virtually all of the rights normally enjoyed by individuals taking a test for employment.
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Do you have a link for the HHS regulations about this? I can't find it. Thanks so much for your help
Source: http://www.drugfreeworkplace.gov/Dru...010_100908.pdfQuote:
Ask the donor to:
â?¢ Remove any unnecessary outer clothing (e.g., coat, jacket, hat, etc.).
o The donor must not be asked to remove other articles of clothing (e.g., shirts, pants, dresses, undergarments) or to remove all clothing and wear a hospital or examination gown.
o It is not necessary for the donor to remove the following items, unless the collector suspects that they are concealing something that may be used to adulterate or substitute a specimen:
â?? Work boots or cowboy boots, or
â?? A hat or head covering that the donor refuses to remove based on religious
practice.
â?¢ Leave other personal belongings (e.g., briefcase, purse) with the outer clothing. The donor may retain his or her wallet.
o To safeguard a donorâ??s belongings, procedures may be established to secure the items during the collection. These may include:
â?? An itemized receipt for belongings left with the collector,
â?? Storage in a lockable cabinet (i.e., with access controlled by the donor) or â?? An envelope, box, or container secured with tamper-evident tape.
â?¢ Empty his or her pockets and display the items to ensure that no items are present that could be used to adulterate the specimen.
o If there are no items that can be used to adulterate a specimen, instruct the donor to return the items to the pockets and continue the collection procedure. Go to Step 9.
o If an item is found that appears to have been brought to the collection site with the intent to adulterate the specimen, use a direct observed collection procedure (see Chapter 7, Section D).
o If an item that could be used to adulterate a specimen appears to have been inadvertently brought to the collection site, secure the item and continue with the normal collection procedure. Go to Step 9.
o If the donor refuses to display the items in his or her pockets, stop the collection. This is considered a refusal to test (see Chapter 8, Section B).