DOT Direct Observation

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DIRECT OBSERVATION COLLECTION
There are certain situations where a collection must be direct observed - a witness in the bathroom with the donor. The observed collection must be gender specific - no exceptions.
DOT has a document called DOT’s Direct Observation Procedures available to address when direct observation is conducted and the instructions for this directly observed collection. Please review this document - www.transporta...
Always in advance of a direct observed collection inform the donor of the procedures and then state, “Are you willing to proceed?” If they are not willing to proceed this is a refusal and the event is over, document everything and follow the procedure for a Refusal to Test.
For opposite-sex collections you can have a co-worker or other individual perform the observation, you must give them the instructions for the observation located on the DOT’s Direct Observation Procedures document. Also, record the observers' name on the Remarks section of the custody and control form.
If the collector learns that a directly observed collection should have taken place, but was not, the collector must inform the employer that the employee must be directed to return for an immediate recollection under direct observation.
After a direct observation collection, always call and notify the DER.
If you are looking for DOT Collector Training or Mock Collections, we have training available.
When must you do a direct observation collection for DOT drug testing?
All follow-up and return to duty DOT drug testing.
The Medical Review Officer (MRO) orders the direct observation because:
The employee has no legitimate medical reason for certain atypical laboratory results; or
The employee’s positive or refusal [adulterated/substituted] test result had to be canceled because the split specimen test could not be performed (for example, the split was not collected).
The collector initiates the direct observed collection when:
The employee attempts to tamper with his or her specimen at the collection site.
The specimen temperature is outside the acceptable range;
The specimen shows signs of tampering ~ unusual color/odor/ characteristic, or The collector finds an item in the employee’s pockets or wallet which appears to be brought into the site to contaminate a specimen, or the collector notes conduct suggesting tampering.
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[@bobby9623]

What if the urine accidentally came from my body directly into your face?

[@devinburr1051]

I wish people had the choice on what testing method. There is no point of the shy bladder process when you can test in different ways

[@Qbridgeted]

Is it required for the employee or employer to pay for for two test, being that the first test is not valid?

[@jamesc9897]

What happens when the collector is homosexual? Is that a conflict?

[@Nationaldrugscreening]

The regulations state that the person must be the same gender. You would need to refer to the regs for further guidance.

[@bobby9623]

That’s a big conflict. Grounds for gay bashing.

[@haroldlau651]

Shit happened to me. He wanted me to put my pants down to the knee and dance around like I was in probation or some kind of shit. I told that faggot to fuck off

[@fenderstratADHD]

I’m considering a career in a federal law enforcement agency and I’m wondering if they monitor the test? As someone who has a history of UTIs I’ve had to do a pee test hundreds of times so this is normal for me but I didn’t know I guess depending on certain circumstances that you had to be watched (meaning someone is physically watching you (and presumably has visual contact with but does not touch your genitals) pee into a cup. Does this happen to every person who has to take a drug test?

[@zanixinaz]

I have a question sir. I went on a FMLA for a new born and when I returned to work I was given the package and was sent to go get a drug screen. I was not told by my employer it was going to be observed and I told I was going to be observed at concentra he just simply followed me to the bathroom and did the observation like you mentioned in the video. I’m a cdl tanker and I asked 3 other employees if they were observed and others that we’re drug tested for other reason and no one has been observed except for me. I have never failed a drug screen. What do you suggest I do?

[@leviguerra858]

Get a lawyer

[@clarkwilliam3520]

did they actually have you drop your pants?

[@sandeepathwal4188]

The problem here is, after doing 2 urine samples, it's gonna be difficult to do a 3rd, just my 2 cents. It is definitely 😢 gonna be a shy bladder thereafter 😊 Great video, gentleman.!!! ❤❤ Thank you for the information. Luv 4rm Birmingham UK 🇬🇧

[@davidturner6212]

How often does the subject of a direct observation collection *pass the test?* About how many times out of 100?

[@Nationaldrugscreening]

There is no way to cheat a direct observed collection. As to the number that actually pass, it varies is not really trackable. Direct Observation is done for a number of reasons.

[@davidturner6212]

@@Nationaldrugscreening I'm sure that it can't be cheated. The issue is how many or what percentage of people were subjected to this kind of invasive and humiliating procedure who turned out to be innocent? Meaning the test result was negative for illicit drug use. If it's even 1% then it 1% too many. Everything about urine drug testing is subversive. It involves the presumption of guilt instead of innocence. It involves coercing people to prove their innocence or lose their job, or ending up imprisoned. And it involves proving one's innocence in a demeaning way. And for those who are using illicit drugs, testing compels self-incrimination. The so-called war on drugs is far more offensive than drug use. The national anthem says, "land of the free, and the home of the brave". But Americans are not brave enough to be free, and we have traded liberty for security, and ended up with neither.

[@isnotworthit]

@@Nationaldrugscreening 2 years later and you still couldn’t come up with an answer to what you were asked. Embarrassing

[@voicesofdust4749]

​@@isnotworthit Fascist corporate organizations like NDS always hide when confronted to present any shred of evidence in regards to personal freedom/privacy and what the 4th amendment truly represents. The obese pig in this video probably can't tie his own shoelaces, yet enjoys watching grown men piss in cups for the sake of being a good jester for imperialism and big gubmint. It's insane to believe that this still goes on in this country, even when there is a massive labor shortage.

[@leviguerra858]

@@Nationaldrugscreeningactually there is a way to beat direct observation, drink Gatorade and fruit pectin, pee twice before the test and then give the sample mid stream not the beginning or end, wrx errrtime.

[@ghostway700]

Tom Say 😂 : mmmm 🤣