Over the last thirty or so years, I have advised drivers not to use mouthwashes containing alcohol. I use Listerine Cool Mint and have for a while now. Drivers should also not use cold medicines that contain alcohol.
Honestly, most of this is common sense and is covered in most orientations.
It's important to remember. If you blow over .02 on that conformation test, you are done! It doesn't matter if it was a cold medicine or mouthwash. If the carrier follows the rules, your name is going into the clearinghouse, and you have ZERO legal options!
Fired for failing breathalyzer from Inhaler?
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Wonder if the person was diabetic and didn’t disclose it or know it. Diabetics should immediately ask for a blood draw if told breath in this machine. Should fall under the ADA.
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The last time I looked, there were no blood draw options. The process is rather straight forth. You blow, if the blow exceeds the limits there is a conformation test. At the beginning of the process, THIS FORM is completed on you! If the conformation test is over the limit, the carrier removes you from safety-sensitive jobs.hope not dumb twucker and JB7 Thank this. -
Those inhalers do have a way of f’ng people up. I have 3 family members and a couple friends that use them for asthma. One is 130 lbs and one use will make her act like a staggering drunk. My sister hates using hers because it automatically makes her bp go up and gives her the shakes. Problem is most folks don’t have a choice what to use or when to use it. Just about all of them have allergic reactions to other asthma meds and when you have a random breathing attack you have to use the inhaler then and there. Not like you can just wait for a better time.
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If you refuse to blow when on duty, about to go on duty, or just came off duty, it is a refusal to test, and you are done!Wargames and hope not dumb twucker Thank this. -
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There is a lot more to the story by the OP, there are holes in the story.Wargames and hope not dumb twucker Thank this. -
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If anyone thinks you are impaired or could possibly be impaired buy using mouthwash or a inhaler as they were meant to be used, all I can say is lord have mercy on this industry.Wargames, 201, hope not dumb twucker and 1 other person Thank this. -
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