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Alcohol and Drug Use Policy
The Company is committed to a safe, healthy, and productive workplace for all employees.
The Company recognizes that alcohol, drug, or other substance abuse by employees will
impair their ability to perform properly and will have serious adverse effects on the safety,
efficiency and productivity of other employees and the Company as a whole. The misuse of
legitimate drugs, or the use, possession, distribution or sale of illicit or unprescribed
controlled drugs on Company business or premises, is strictly prohibited and is grounds for
termination. Possession, use, distribution, or sale of alcoholic beverages on Company
premises is not allowed without prior approval of appropriate senior management. Being
unfit for work because of use of drugs or alcohol is strictly prohibited and is grounds for
termination of employment. While this policy refers specifically to alcohol and drugs, it is
intended to apply to inhalants and all other forms of substance abuse.
The Company recognizes alcohol or drug dependency as a treatable condition. Employees
who suspect they have an alcohol or drug dependency are encouraged to seek advice and
to follow appropriate treatment promptly before it results in job performance problems.
Employee Assistance Program or medical professional staff will advise and assist in
securing treatment. Those employees who follow approved treatment will receive disability
benefits in accordance with the provisions of established benefit plans and medical
insurance coverage consistent with existing plans.
No employee with alcohol or drug dependency will be terminated due to the request for
help in overcoming that dependency or because of involvement in a rehabilitation effort.
However, an employee who has had or is found to have a substance abuse problem will
not be permitted to work in designated positions identified by management as being
critical to the safety and wellbeing of employees, the public, or the Company. Any
employee returning from rehabilitation will be required to participate in a Company-
approved aftercare program. If an employee violates provisions of the employee Alcohol
and Drug Use policy, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. Such action cannot be
avoided by a request at that time for treatment or rehabilitation. If an employee suffering
from alcohol or drug dependency refuses rehabilitation or fails to respond to treatment or
fails to meet satisfactory standards of effective work performance, appropriate disciplinary
action, up to and including termination, will be taken. This policy does not require and
should not result in any special regulations, privileges, or exemptions from normal job
performance requirements.
The Company may conduct unannounced searches for drugs and alcohol on Company
owned or controlled property. The Company may also require employees to submit to
medical evaluation or alcohol and drug testing where cause exists to suspect alcohol or
drug use, including workplace incidents. Unannounced periodic or random testing will be
conducted when an employee meets any one of the following conditions: has had a
substance abuse problem, or is working in a designated position identified by
management, a position where testing is required by law, or a specified executive position.