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1 1 Drug-Free Workplace Policy ScreenSafe Inc. Program Administrators Employee Resource Systems, Inc. Members Assistance Program

2 2 Goals and Objectives  Recognition of the problem;  Development of a comprehensive policy;  Educate Participants;  Promote the Member Assistance Program, MAP;  Implement a fair and respectful drug testing program that conforms to Federal drug testing standards.

3 3 Policy Requirements and Prohibitions  The use of alcohol or drugs by employees during working hours on the job site or on company property (including company vehicles) is absolutely prohibited.  Participants are required to submit to drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance with this policy.

4 4 Policy Requirements and Prohibitions  No participant will be tested for alcohol unless a reasonable suspicion exists that the person is under the influence of alcohol, or they are involved in an OSHA recordable on the job accident.  Participants subject to this policy continue to have access to the usual protections provided as part of their union membership.

5 5 Policy Requirements and Prohibitions  All members of the program shall be considered part of the testing pool and will be tested over a 2 year period.  Participants will be selected randomly from the 50% pool.  Participants who complete the testing process will not be returned to the 50% pool.  At the same time there will be an ongoing 10% pool.

6 6 Testing Procedures  Names picked from the random pool.  ScreenSafe checks the database to find out where union member is working.  Designated (Company or Union) Representative called and informed to expect a fax/email regarding participants being tested.

7 7 Testing Procedures  ScreenSafe makes calls to Designated Representative in the AM and early PM.  Forms sent to Designated Representative: Testing Procedures for the Electrical Industry Drug Free Alliance Alliance The Alliance Drug Test Information and Instruction Sheet List of Collection Sites

8 8 Testing Procedures  By the end of the business day, the Designated Representative informs participant that his/her name has been selected.  The Designated Representative then faxes that the member was notified to ScreenSafe  Participants are given until end of next business day to take test.

9 9 Testing Procedures  Participants given one hour off with regular wages and fringe benefits. (Paid by Employer)  If the test is negative, no further action is taken.  If the test is positive, the Medical Review Officer (MRO) calls participant to validate reason for positive.  If no valid reason found, participant is in violation of policy.

10 10 Testing Procedures  Testing will also be done when there is “reasonable suspicion”.  Accelerated testing (follow-up) takes place (based on MAP recommendation) once a participant tests positive and has returned to work.

11 11 Testing Procedures - Safeguards  Integrity of specimens insured by utilization of one collection procedure at all sites  All labs have DHHS certification  All positives confirmed by GC/MS  MRO reviews all drug test positives

12 12 Testing Procedures – Safeguards  Urine samples separated into two containers at time of collection  Other forms of testing for participants with confirmed medical conditions  Blind testing

13 13 Testing Occasions - Portability  These provisions will apply to those individuals working under the portability rules.  All traveling craftpersons will be subject to: Initial testing Random testing

14 14 Testing Occasions - Portability  Craftperson will be allowed to report to work immediately after providing a urine specimen for testing.  A positive test for any prohibited substance result in immediate termination.

15 15 Testing Occasions - Portability Participants who are called to work assignments that are anticipated to last three (3) days or less are subject to the Alliance drug-free workplace policy, but may be exempt from the drug-testing program.

16 16 Policy Violations  Policy Violations can include; Having a positive test result. Failing to take a test as scheduled Failing to keep a scheduled appointment with MAP or Failing to participate in and/or complete the assigned treatment or education program

17 17 Policy Violations  Policy Violations can include (continued); Substituting another substance or specimen Providing a dilute specimen for a second time without a valid medical explanation Providing a urine specimen which shows the presence of an adulterant

18 18 Consequences  Upon a first non-compliance; Participant will be referred to the MAP for evaluation Participant must complete recommended treatment or education program Participant may be returned to work prior to program completion  The participant will be placed in a one year accelerated testing program.

19 19 Consequences (continued)  Upon a first non-compliance; u The participant may also wait out 30 days. During this 30 day wait out the participant may NOT be worked by the contractor and is ineligible for referral. u The participant must test negative after the 30 day wait in order to return. u If a participant is non-compliant again for any reason during the next 2 years the participant will be on a 2 nd non-compliance and will no longer have the 30 day wait out option

20 20 Consequences  Upon a second non-compliance; Participant will be referred to the MAP for evaluation Participant must complete recommended treatment or education program Participant may be returned to work prior to program completion  The participant will be placed in a one year accelerated testing program.

21 21 Consequences  Upon a third non-compliance within a two-year period from the preceding (second); Participant will be referred to the MAP for evaluation Participant must complete recommended treatment or education program Participant may be returned to work prior to program completion  The participant will be placed in a one year accelerated testing program.  The participant will be required to sign a "Last Chance Agreement" between him/herself and the Program.

22 22 Consequences  Upon a fourth non-compliance within a two- year period from the preceding (third); Participant will be referred to the MAP for evaluation Participant must complete recommended treatment or education program Participant will not be returned to work prior to program completion  The participant will be placed in a one year accelerated testing program. (continued)

23 23 Consequences (continued)  The participant shall be terminated from employment and, if the referral procedure policy provides, is ineligible for referral until he/she has satisfactorily completed the assigned treatment or other program.  The participant will be required to sign a "Last Chance Agreement" between him/herself and the Program.

24 24 Non-Compliant Protocol  ScreenSafe will let the Designated Representative know that the participant is unavailable.  Participants will receive written notices confirming their test results and providing them with information to assist them in returning to compliance.  ScreenSafe will inform the union hall that the participant is unavilable.

25 25 Non-Compliant Protocol  We will ask the contractor to have the member contact ScreenSafe, Inc.  Participants will receive written notices confirming their test results and providing them with information to assist them in returning to compliance.

26 26 Reciprocal Website  What is Reciprocity u As long as you are compliant in your home local will be compliant in all participating locals jurisdictions. u The only information that will be on the website is your Name, Union Card Number and Home Local. u Unions as applicable will have access to make sure members are compliant with program.

27 27 Reciprocal Website  Participating Locals IBEW Local 134 IBEW Local 176 IBEW Local 461 IBEW Local 701 IBEW Local 117 IBEW Local 150 IBEW Local 364

28 28 Apprentices  Will be in a 100% pool as well as a 10% pool. They will tested a minimum of once per year,  An Apprentice who is non-compliant will be u Referred to the EAP/MAP u Suspended from work/school u Possible cancellation from the apprenticeship or training program

29 29 Apprentices  Upon a second non-compliance the participant will be cancelled from the apprenticeship or training program.

30 30 The Next Steps  Participant education u Contract MAP if you need help u Review Policy  Initiate testing


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