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'HIE' POLICY <br />Persons who use illegal drugs or abuse alcohol or other controlled substances, on or off their jobs, <br />are likely to be less productive, to be less reliable, to be more frequently absent, and to have other <br />work related problems that can cause increased cost, delays, accidents, injuries, and may damage <br />the health, safety and well-being of other workers on the job. The unionized construction industry <br />can control and reduce this problem through recognition of the problem, 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 federal guidelines <br />for urine collection. All of this to be done with the utmost confidentiality and respect for the <br />In order to enhance substance abuse awareness among all those involved, educational seminars and <br />training programs will be offered. The educational seminars will be directed toward education of all <br />participants about the seriousness of the problem of drug and alcohol abuse in this country, and how <br />the use of drugs and alcohol negatively impacts safety, productivity, and the competitive ability of <br />the American workforce. <br />Training of participants who may serve in supervisory positions will be directed towards assisting <br />those participants in identifying problem situations and/or warning signs of impairment, as well as <br />their responsibility to document, intervene and follow up with the troubled individual. These <br />sessions will be offered as ongoing training programs. <br />N <br />