Substance Abuse Policy:

The Company provides a safe and productive work environment for all employees. It is the policy of the Company that employees shall not be involved with the unlawful use, possession, sale, or transfer of drugs or narcotics in any manner that may impair their ability to perform assigned duties or otherwise adversely affect the Company’s business. Further, employees shall not possess alcoholic beverages in the workplace or consume alcoholic beverages in association with the workplace or during work time. The specific purpose of this policy is to outline the methods for maintaining a work environment free from the effects of alcohol/drug abuse or other substances that adversely affect the mind or body. If we are to continue to fulfill our responsibility to provide reliable and safe service to our customers and a safe work environment for our employees, employees must be physically and mentally fit to perform their duties safely and efficiently.

Introduction:

A. Employees are expected to report for work and remain at work in condition to perform assigned duties free from the effects of alcohol and drugs.

      1. Alcohol abuse or illegal drug use and its physiological effects represent a threat to the well-being and security of employees and could cause extensive damage to the Company’s reputation and community standing.

      2. Any involvement with alcohol/drugs that adversely affects the workplace or the work environment will not be tolerated.

      3. Off-the-job illegal drugs activity or alcohol abuse that could have an adverse effect on an employee’s job performance or that could jeopardize the safety of other employees, the public, Company equipment, or the Company’s relations with the public will not be tolerated.

B. Illegal drugs are those drugs defined as illegal under federal, state, or local laws; they include, but are not limited to:

• Marijuana
• Heroin
• Methamphetamines
• Hashish
• Cocaine
• Hallucinogens
• Alcohol
• Prescription drugs used in an unlawful manner

It is within Company’ policy that drug testing is used as a means of pre-employment screening. The Company also reserves the right to conduct tests for reasonable suspicion and post-accident occurrences; therefore, random testing may be conducted at any time. An employee may be suspended pending the outcome of any drug test required. The use of drugs or alcohol during working hours is strictly prohibited. Consequences of Alcohol/Drug Abuse A. Drug Abuse
The use, sale, or personal possession (e.g., on the person or in a desk/vehicle) of illegal drugs while on the job, including rest periods and meal periods, or on Company property is a dischargeable offense that will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, and may result in criminal prosecution. Any illegal drugs found will be turned over to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

If tested positive for illegal drug use, Company employees will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

B. Alcohol Abuse

For all employees, alcohol consumption is prohibited during the workday, including rest period and meal periods. The use or personal possession (e.g., on the person or in a desk/vehicle) of alcohol during work time or on Company property is a dischargeable offense that will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.