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3.2.1 Any individual in a supervisory capacity may request reasonable suspicion <br />test/physical after presenting the required documentation/information to: <br />• The facility Manager or Superintendent and Human Resources <br />Representative, OR <br />• The facility Manager or Superintendent and the Corporate Director, <br />Environmental, Health & Safety Services OR <br />The Human Resources Representative and the Corporate Director, <br />Environmental, Health & Safety Services. <br />3.2.2 If a supervisor is on a shift where the above individuals are not available <br />(in person or by phone), the following protocol should be followed: <br />• Contact a supervisory person from another department or an acting <br />assistant to act as a witness and review the documentation and/or <br />information. <br />• Where on -site breath alcohol testing equipment is available, authorized <br />Breath Alcohol Technicians (BAT) may administer the test as a <br />preliminary screen. If the screen is positive, the test administrator should <br />contact the HR representative or Corporate Safety and Health Department. <br />• If negative, the co-worker must be evaluated by a medical practitioner. <br />Safety and Health should be contacted and they will arrange the <br />appointment. <br />• In any off -site "reasonable suspicion" testing, the co-worker MUST be <br />transported to and from the medical facility and then home. Drug and <br />alcohol testing may be conducted. <br />3.2.3 If a co-worker refuses to be tested, he/she should be transported home and <br />informed by the supervisor that he/she is suspended pending investigation. <br />Human Resources will follow up with the co-worker. <br />3.3 Possession <br />3.3.1 Co-workers found to be in possession of illegal drugs, controlled <br />substances, illegally obtained prescription drugs or alcoholic beverages or <br />such items are found in the area within the co -worker's control shall be <br />tested. <br />3.4 Co-worker Absence <br />3.4.1 Co-workers who return to work after an absence of six months or longer, <br />regardless of the reason will undergo testing. <br />3.4.2 The Safety and Health Department will coordinate the return to work <br />screenings for absences greater than or equal to six (6) months. <br />Page 4 <br />Supersedes Policy Number/Dated: 01/01/06 Policy Number 2-662 <br />Approved by: Larry Brown Effective Date: 08/01/08 <br />