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work related problems that can cause increased cost, delays, <br />accidents, and injuries. These employees can also damage the <br />health, safety and well-being of other workers on the job. The <br />unionized construction industry can control and reduce this <br />problem through recognition of the problem, development of a <br />comprehensive policy and program of education and information, <br />promotion of an assistance program, and implementation of fair <br />and respectful drug testing that conforms to federal guidelines for <br />specimen collection and analysis. All of this is to be done with <br />the utmost confidentiality and respect for the individual. <br />In order to enhance substance abuse awareness among all <br />employees, educational seminars and training programs will be <br />offered. The educational seminars will be directed toward <br />education about the seriousness of the nationwide problem of <br />drug and alcohol abuse, and how the use of drugs and alcohol <br />negatively impacts safety, productivity, and the competitive <br />ability of the American workforce. <br />Supervisors will be trained to identify employees in potentially <br />difficult situations, and to recognize signs of impairment, as well <br />as the supervisors' responsibility to document, intervene and <br />follow up with the troubled individual. These sessions will be <br />offered as ongoing training programs. <br />BCRC encourages all employees troubled by their own, a family <br />member's drug, or alcohol abuse to seek professional care and <br />treatment. Early recognition and treatment of alcohol and drug <br />abuse provides the greatest opportunity for successful recovery. <br />BCRC provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all <br />employees and their families who need professional guidance in <br />assessing their substance abuse or alcohol -related problem and <br />choosing an appropriate course of treatment. Current employees <br />will be referred to an EAP representative as a result of a positive <br />drug test or alcohol or upon an individual's own request. In <br />either case, the content of the discussion with the EAP will be <br />0 <br />