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Drug and Alchaol Policy
Drug and Alchaol Policy
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COMPANY Contract Number : 98 208-530-410
Project N° TP-210364 GT
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Table of contents
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 3
DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY .......................................................................................... 3
WORK RULES GOVERNING SUBSTANCE USE .............................................................. 4
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE ........................................................................... 6
ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................................. 7
ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING........................................................................................ 8
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INTRODUCTION
As we are all increasingly aware, the abuse of alcohol and drugs is a problem that has a
direct negative impact on the workplace and on the strength of Africa business as a whole.
The connection between substance abuse and the safety, morale and job performance of
the individual employee and of his/her co-workers is well known.
Concern for the health, safety and well being of our employees, our customers and the
public will continue to be a major commitment of ALSHOLA-SOLCOMEI (hereinafter
referred to as Company"). Recognizes that alcohol and drug abuse is a health, safety and
security problem. ALSHOLA-SOLCOMEI expects all employees to assist the Company in
maintaining a work environment that is free of alcohol and drugs.
The use of alcohol or drugs to a degree which may affect safety or job performance, or
which impairs the health of the employee, will be treated as major misconduct, a serious
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violation of this policy and cause for disciplinary action, including termination of
employment for cause.
In the event that a company who has contracted work out to us has a more stringent drug
and alcohol policy their policy may take precedent over the Company’s. Employees
working in that particular situation will be notified if this is the case.
All employees are expected to perform to the standards set forth in their respective job
descriptions. Declines in work performance due to substance abuse will be addressed
initially in the same manner as performance deterioration for any reason. However, the
use of alcohol or illicit drugs or the misuse of prescription or "over the counter" drugs on
work sites, in Company vehicles (whether owned or contracted), or while on Company
business is a violation of this Policy and shall be cause for disciplinary action, including
termination of employment.
Any employee taking a legal drug medication, whether or not prescribed by a licensed
medical practitioner, which is known to possibly affect or impair judgment, coordination or
perception so as to adversely affect the ability of the employee to perform his/her work in
a safe and productive manner, must notify his/her supervisor prior to engaging in
Company business. It is the responsibility of the employee to be aware of the
possible side effects of any medication they consume.
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The supervisor will determine whether that person can remain at work or whether work
restrictions are required.
Employees that are contacted to report for work for emergency or other unscheduled
reasons:
a) Must advise the person contacting them if they have consumed alcohol within twelve
(12) hours of reporting;
b) Must, if requested by a supervisor, submit to sobriety testing, including physical testing
of motor skills and reactions;
c) If perceived to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be immediately removed
from the workplace and be evaluated by the supervisor.
An employee in a position involving public contact or whose duties impact his/her safety
or the safety of others who may not be impaired, but who displays evidence of alcohol
consumption - such as alcohol on the breath - will be removed from the workplace, and
may be subject to disciplinary action.
Off-duty consumption of alcohol and drugs which adversely affects an employee's job
performance, or which could jeopardize the safety of other employees, the Company's
customer, the public or Company property, is proper cause for disciplinary action
including termination of employment.
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As part of the ALSHOLA-SOLCOMEI overall concern for the health and well-being of its
employees, the Company will provide all employees with educational information on the
medical, financial and emotional toll that substance abuse takes on the individual, his/her
family and other employees.
The Company shall arrange an Employee Assistance Program ("EAP"), which provides
help and information to employees who suffer from substance abuse problems. However,
it is the responsibility of each person to seek assistance from the EAP before
performance problems lead to disciplinary action. Once a violation of the Policy occurs,
subsequent employee use of the program on a voluntary basis will not lessen disciplinary
action.
The employee's decision to seek prior assistance from the EAP will not result in
disciplinary action. An employee's use of the EAP will, however, not be a defence to the
imposition of disciplinary action where facts substantiating a violation of this Policy are
obtained independent of the EAP.
The EAP will be available to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up
counseling from appropriate agencies as required. If treatment requires time away from
the work site as recommended by a counsellor or doctor, provisions of the Company's
disability income plans will apply, provided that the employee follows the treatment
program prescribed.
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absence from work, and the employee's entry and commitment to the program.
It is recognized by the company that for an alcohol and drug program to be effective,
absolute confidentiality must be preserved. The Company will exercise reasonable care
to protect the confidentiality of the employee in a manner, which respects the dignity, and
privacy of the individual.
Administration
The Company reserves the right to temporarily remove, reassign or suspend any
employee pending a determination of fitness for work, safety risk, assessment of a
substance abuse problem or completion of an investigation into a possible violation of this
Policy.
To help ensure a safe, healthy and productive work environment, the Company reserves
the right to carry out reasonable searches of individuals and their personal effects when
entering Company premises or Company work sites. Entry onto Company premises or
Company work sites constitutes consent to a search of the person and his/her personal
effects, including, without limitation, packages, briefcases, purses and lunch boxes, or of
any office, locker, closet, desk or vehicle on Company premises or work sites.
For the purpose of administering this Policy, any alcohol or drug testing shall be performed
at a medical facility designated by the Company. The Company will not accept test results
from any facility other than the one designated by the Company.
In circumstances of a positive test, an employee has the right to request a retest of the
original specimen within thirty (30) days of notification. Costs incurred for a positive retest
will be borne by the employee.
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It is the intent of the Company that all new hires undergo an alcohol and drug test within
ninety (90) working days after the start of their employment. Continued employment with
the Company is conditional on a negative alcohol and drug test.
An employee who:
An employee whose drug or alcohol test is confirmed to be positive will be subject to the
following action:
The person will be informed of the results by his/her direct supervisor or other designated
person and will be suspended without pay immediately, and upon review be subject to
termination of employment.
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If employment is not terminated, the following course of action will take place:
a) The person will receive written notice from the Company stating he/she will not be
permitted to return to work unless he/she provides a confirmed negative drug and alcohol
test, from a Company approved facility, to 123 Company within 45 days of the date of the
notice. Included in the written notice will be instructions that misuse of alcohol or drugs is
contrary to Company policy and that he/she must remain free of alcohol and drugs while
attending to Moraik business, on Company premises or work sites;
b) If the person fails to provide a negative test result within the 45 day period, he/she will
be dismissed immediately for cause;
c) If the employee provides a confirmed negative test result within the 45 day period, the
employee will be permitted to return to work;
d) Any employee who returns to his/her position pursuant to paragraph (c) above will be
required to submit to random alcohol and drug testing at the request of the Company for a
period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of his/her return to work. THIS IS A
CONDITION OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT WITH ALSHOLA-SOLCOMEI. As well,
the employee may be required to attend counseling sessions through the Company's
Employee Assistance Program;
e) Should any test during the twenty-four (24) month period referred to in paragraph (d)
above be confirmed positive for alcohol or drugs, the employee will be immediately
dismissed for cause.