Ask X3What does 49 CFR 40.63 (What steps does the collector take in the collection process before the employee provides a urine specimen?) require?
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According to 49 CFR 40.63, before an employee provides a urine specimen, the collector must take the following specific steps:
* Check the CCF: Ensure all items under Step 1 of the Custody and Control Form (CCF) are complete and accurate. For example, check the "Specify DOT Agency" box if Step 1.D is blank, and update the collection address in Step 1.G if necessary.
* Handwashing: Instruct the employee to wash and dry their hands, telling them not to wash their hands again until after they deliver the specimen. You must also deny the employee any further access to water or materials that could adulterate or dilute the sample.
* Select the Container: Select (or let the employee select) an individually wrapped or sealed collection container from the kit. Both of you must be present when unwrapping or breaking the seal, but you must *not* unwrap or break the seal on any specimen bottle at this time. Only the collection container is allowed into the urination room with the employee.
* Direct the Urination: Instruct the employee to go into the room, provide at least 45 mL of urine, not flush the toilet, and return immediately with the specimen. Unless it is an observed or monitored collection, no one else may enter the room with the employee. You may also set a reasonable time limit for voiding.
* Watch for Tampering: Pay careful attention during the process for any conduct indicating an attempt to tamper with the specimen. If you detect such conduct, you must require an immediate direct observation collection, note the conduct in the "Remarks" line of the CCF, check the "Observed" box in Step 2, and promptly inform the DER and collection site supervisor of the reason for the observed collection.