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Portable Breathalyzers |
| Each and every year, thousands of people in the United States (and millions across the globe) are killed because of accidents stemming from drunk driving. Purchasing the right portable breathalyzer or home breathalyzer can be a step in the right direction to lower the chances of causing a drunk driving incident.
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Are Breathalyzers Accurate? |
| Breath analysis is the most common method in determining a person's breath-alcohol-concentration (BrAC). The Department of Transportation has determined that many breathalyzers, when meeting DOT guidelines are able to be used in the screening of alcohol to determine an individual's blood-alcohol-concentration (BAC).
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Best Breathalyzer to Buy in 2014 |
| Breathalyzer technology is advancing at a rapid pace as more attention is given to design, quality, and sensor technology. 2014 models are already out, and we have put together a list of the best Breathalyzer to buy in 2014. These alcohol testers are an accurate means of testing the breath for alcohol either by law enforcement agencies or consumers in the workplace or at home. Here is a list of some of the absolute best breathalyzers to buy in 2014.
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Impaired Driving Restrictions on Federal Property |
| In an Executive Memorandum, issued on March 3, 1998, President Clinton directed the Secretary of Transportation to develop a plan that promotes the adoption of a .08 BAC legal limit. In particular, the memorandum directed the Secretary to consider in his plan setting, enforcing and publicizing a .08 BAC standard on Federal property.
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States Legal Limits for Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) |
| In the US, the BAC limits for DUI/DWI laws are determined by individual States. The limit of 0.08 BAC used in some States is the highest level in the industrial world.
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Understanding DOT Alcohol Related Requirements |
| Drivers required to have a commercial drivers license (CDL) are subject to the controlled substance and alcohol testing rules. This requirement extends to those drivers currently covered by the rule, including interstate and intrastate truck and motor coach operations. This includes commercial motor vehicles operated by:
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What is the relationship between breath alcohol content and blood |
| To obtain an accurate relation between blood and breath alcohol levels (typically 2100:1), the alcohol tester must be able to capture a breath sample from the lower portion of the lungs. A person's lungs capacity can range from 1 liter to 7 liters, depending on factors such as age, gender, physical condition, and health.
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Breathalyzer Technologies And Sensors |
| The category of electronic breath alcohol testers includes a very broad spectrum of testers, ranging from relatively inexpensive and unsophisticated testers designed for consumers use, to very expensive and sophisticated testers capable of giving results that virtually mimic blood test.
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Breathalyzer Test |
| It is not the kind of test that you can retake if you fail. If you don’t pass this test, you’d surely end up searching your wallet for some cash or if you really failed hard, you may find yourself in jail. There is no trick to help you pass a breathalyzer test. The only way to escape a breathalyzer test is to be sober. So what exactly is a breathalyzer test? It’s a test conducted by law enforcement officers for drivers who are suspected of driving under the influence of ...
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Alcoholism In The Workplace: A Handbook for Supervisors |
| In the workplace, the costs of alcoholism and alcohol abuse manifest themselves in many different ways. Absenteeism is estimated to be 4 to 8 times greater among alcoholics and alcohol abusers. Other family members of alcoholics also have greater rates of absenteeism. Accidents and on-the-job injuries are far more prevalent among alcoholics and alcohol abusers.
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