met these requirements. We suggest keeping copies of the ATFs from your mock tests or a checklist signed by your instructor.
Don’t talk too much. While in an arbitration, simply answer the question that was asked and do not volun- teer unrelated information.
Know when to say you don’t know.
If an employer questions you about a particular situation, don’t be afraid to say, “I don’t know.” BATs are expected to under- stand the DOT procedures of 49 CFR Part 40, the basic methodology of your EBT instrument, the QAP, and how to conduct a test on the device. You do not have to know
how the device is manufactured or what is involved in factory service procedures. Below are some examples of questions
about the instrument a BAT should be able to answer either for the employer or an arbitrator:
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How much air does the donor have to provide for a sample to be taken?
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How does your device measure alcohol? How do you know your device is accurate?
How do you know the gas standard you used is accurate?
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What are the quality assurance require- ments for this device? It’s impossible to completely eliminate
errors, of course, but through preparation and consistency, you can build an alcohol
breath testing program that will stand up to even the harshest scrutiny. Your clients will thank you for it. ❚
Betye Bailey is the Corporate Training Manager for Intoximeters, a manufacturer of breath alcohol testing instruments. Her 18-year tenure with Intoximeters has
included the training and supervision of training of over 15,000 Breath Alcohol Technicians. Betye, along with her staff, train BATs across the US, as well as at the Intoximeters headquarters and training facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Please feel free to reach out to Betye at
bbailey@intox.com if you would like advice on strengthening your program
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