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Subject: Drug-Free Workplace Policy      Effective:                     

Supersedes:                                                  Revised:

Author:                                                         Approved by: ______________
                                                                                  Chair Board of Health
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Purpose:

This policy is established to address the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.  The purpose of this policy is to notify employees of prohibited workplace substance abuse and to implement a program to educate Health Department employees regarding substance abuse.

Philosophy:

This policy is intended to insure that Health Department employees and the clients it serves be free of safety hazards and reduced worker efficiency resulting from use of controlled substances or intoxicants such as alcoholic beverages.

Policy/Procedures:

It is the policy of the Health Department to maintain a drug-free workplace.  Unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of intoxicants, illegal drugs or controlled substances are prohibited in the workplace.  Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to the following:

1.     Reporting to work under the influence of intoxicants, drugs, or controlled substances.

2.     The unlawful use, possession, transfer or trafficking of intoxicants, illegal drugs, or controlled substances in any amount or any manner on Health Department premises, when performing Health Department duties, or in Health Department vehicles at any time, whether or not performing Department business anywhere, including off Health Department property.

3.      The use in any way of Health Department property or the employee's position with the Department to make or traffic intoxicants, illegal drugs, or controlled substances.

This policy further stipulates that:

1.      Any employee convicted for a violation of any federal or state criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace must notify his/her supervisor or the Human Resources Coordinator within five (5) days of the conviction.

2.     Any employee who violates any aspect of this policy may be required to successfully complete any approved substance abuse rehabilitation program and shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.

3.      This policy does not apply to employees taking prescription drugs and narcotics as directed by a physician or dentist provided such use shall not endanger the employee or others.  It is the employee's responsibility to check with his/her physician, dentist or pharmacist as to whether or not a prescription or over-the-counter drug will impair performance and to notify his/her supervisor of the impairment and the period of time the medication will be used.  The supervisor, in consultation with the Health Officer, will determine whether the employee can remain at work and whether any work restrictions will be necessary.

The Health Department shall establish an educational drug-free awareness program to educate employees regarding substance abuse.  Such program shall include:

1.      Dangers of workplace substance abuse;

2.     Information concerning available drug counseling or rehabilitative counseling alternatives;

3.     Penalties for drug abuse violations.

Employees with substance abuse problems are encouraged to seek assistance from their supervisor, Division Director, or the Human Resources Coordinator.

All employees shall be notified of this policy.  This policy shall be distributed to all new employees during orientation.

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