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The Policy <br />The IBEW LU 153/Northem Indiana Chapter of NECA recognizes the hazards of illegal drugs, <br />alcohol abuse or other controlled substances in the workplace. As a result, these two <br />organizations jointly can control and reduce this problem through the development of a <br />comprehensive policy and program of education and information, promotion of an assistance <br />program, and implementation of fair and respectful drug testing that conforms to the latest <br />applicable federal guidelines for urine collection. All of this is to be done with the utmost <br />confidentiality and respect for the individual. <br />In order to enhance substance abuse awareness among all those involved, educational seminars <br />and training programs will be offered. The educational seminars will be directed toward <br />education of all participants about the seriousness of the problem of drug and alcohol abuse in <br />this country, and how the use of drugs and alcohol negatively impacts safety, productivity, and <br />the competitive ability of the American workforce. <br />Training of participants who may serve in supervisory positions will be directed towards <br />assisting those participants in identifying problem situations and/or warning signs of impairment, <br />as well as their responsibility to document, intervene and follow up with the troubled individual. <br />These sessions will be offered as ongoing training programs. <br />Northern Indiana NECA/LU 153 encourages all participants troubled by their own or a family <br />member's drug or alcohol abuse to seek professional care and treatment. Early recognition and <br />