(A) Each driver will receive a copy of this drug and alcohol abuse policy, which includes all requirements under 49 CFR Part 382.601. Some of those requirements include: the name(s) of the person or people that can answer drivers' questions about the drug and alcohol program and testing; what period of the workday the driver is required to be in compliance; what drivers are required to comply with the federal regulations and this policy; what conduct is prohibited under the drug and alcohol program; what procedures are used to test for drugs and alcohol; and educational information concerning the effects and consequences of drug and alcohol use on the drivers personal health, safety and work environment, including signs and symptoms of a drug and alcohol problem.
(B) Each driver will be required to sign a Drug & Alcohol Policy Receipt Certificate (See Attachment G) certifying that they received a copy of the drug and alcohol abuse policy which includes the required content as stated above. This government entity will provide a copy of the Drug & Alcohol Policy Receipt Certificate to each driver and keep the original.
(C) Federal regulations require that the drivers be made aware of the effects of drug and alcohol use on the driver's health, work and personal life. It is the driver's responsibility to report to work fit for duty, and remain fit throughout the workday in order to perform in a safe, efficient and productive manner. The driver will also be made aware of the signs and symptoms of a drug and/or alcohol problem (his/hers or a co-workers) and shall be made aware of ways to intervene when a drug and/or alcohol problem is suspected, including referral to management, referral to an employee assistance program (if available from this government entity), referral to drug and/or alcohol abuse hotlines, or local Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous groups as provided below.
(D) When a driver suspects a co-worker is under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, the driver should refer the co-workers name to management, who shall respond accordingly.
(E) These hotline numbers are made available as a reference only:
Alcohol Abuse: A 24-Hour Access Crisisline & Treatment (800) 234-0286
Alcohol Abuse and Crisis Intervention (800) 234-0246
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Hotline (800) 234-0420
Narcotics Abuse 24-Hour Helpline and Treatment (800) 234-0420
(F) Under this government's independent authority, any driver may come forward for assistance with a drug and/or alcohol use problem, as long as it is before a driver's notification of an impending drug and/or alcohol test. This government entity shall provide the driver with referrals of where the driver can go for assistance. The driver will be removed from any safety sensitive function, and if no other position is available, will be put on unpaid leave of absence until such time the driver has completed all evaluations and rehabilitation required by the SAP. A letter must be written by the SAP and received by this government entity stating the drivers readiness to return to duty to a safety sensitive function, and, the driver shall be required to complete a return to duty test for drugs and/or alcohol. If the result(s) are "negative," the driver may return to duty or safety sensitive function. The driver may then be subject to follow-up drug and/or alcohol tests as prescribed by the SAP after returning to duty. All costs associated with the evaluations and rehabilitation will be the responsibility of the driver. The return-to-duty testing and follow-up testing shall be pre-paid by this government entity, to be immediately reimbursed by the driver.
(Ord. 936, passed 5-20-98)