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The term "illegal drugs" does not mean the use of a controlled substance pursuant to a valid <br />prescription or other uses authorized by law. <br />Ne , - A negative screening obtained if. (1) the screen test indicated the absence of <br />Aativ_e Jest <br />legal or illegal substances in excess of the screen limit, or (2) the screen test indicates the <br />presence of legal or illegal substances in excess of the screen limit but the confirming test <br />indicates the absence of legal or illegal substances in excess of the confirmation limits. <br />P t <br />Mitjyg Tes - A positive test result is obtained if: (1) substance abuse test results indicated <br />the presence of illegal substances in excess of both the screen and confirmation limits, as <br />verified by a Medical Review Officer, and (2) the Medical Review Officer has determined that <br />the test results do not stem from the use of prescriptions medicines, over-the-counter <br />medicines, food, or any cause than the use of illegal substances. <br />Pro�gble CaM. - Probable cause will be defined as those circumstances, based on objective <br />evidence about the worker's conduct in the workplace that would cause a reasonable person <br />to believe that the worker is demonstrating signs of impairment due to alcohol or other drugs. <br />In most cases, the objective evidence giving rise to probable cause will be observed by at <br />least two individuals, but recognizing that in certain circumstances the observation may be <br />made by only one individual. Examples of objecfive evidence include when a worker shows <br />signs of impairment such as difficulty in maintaining balance, slurred speech or erratic or <br />atypical behavior. <br />Workj9_q_Hours - Includes the entire period of normal working hours, including lunch periods <br />and break periods. <br />Procedures <br />Prohibited Acbvities <br />• Employees are prohibited from manufacturing, possessing, using, selling, distributing, <br />receiving or transporting any controlled substance or illegal drug. <br />• Employees are prohibited from performing duties or operating heavy machinery while <br />under the influence of alcohol or control led/il legal substances or drugs. <br />Testing Requirements <br />Pre -Employment Screening Policy <br />o All applicants who are being considered for employment will be required to <br />submit to a drug and alcohol screen. If the applicant refuses to consent or tests <br />positive, the applicant will not be allowed to report for work. <br />For Cause Test <br />• If an employee is reasonably suspected of possessing, distributing or selling <br />drugs or alcohol on G. E. Marshall, Inc. property or jobsite at any time. <br />• If the employee's behavior or job performance is reasonable cause to suspect <br />that he/she is under the influence of drugs or alcohol on the job. <br />• Employee is unable to perform work in a safe or productive manner. <br />• Reasonable suspicion will be determined by a company official or competent <br />person. <br />0 2016 Safety Management Group of IN, Inc. 160 <br />