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SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY DOCUMENT No.: EHS-000146 REV #: 1 Date of Issue: 8/23/2016 Next Rev.: EH&S Procedures Issued By: Corporate Safety Director 6/15/2021 Date of Approval: 6/15/2017 Standard Owner: EH&S Department Approved By: Safety notification to the supervisor of prescribed or over -the- counter medication may not only aid in avoiding a safety hazard, but also help to explain potential fitness for duty concerns that could arise if, for example, the medication causes drowsiness or lack of coordination. 6.2. Prohibited Conduct 6.2.1. The sale or distribution of drugs and/or alcohol. 6.2.2. The use, possession, concealment or purchases of drugs or alcoholic beverages while on Company property, while on duty, in a company vehicle, or on a job site. All alcoholic beverage containers whether opened or unopened are prohibited. On-dut includes paid and unpaid break and meal periods. Company premises include parking lots, vehicles, and all areas where the Company performs work, whether or not owned or leased by the company (e.g., public streets and customer homes). Off -duty use is prohibited on Company premises including buildings, parking lots, and Company vehicles. 6.2.3. The on -duty impairment of any Company employee due to the use of drugs or alcoholic beverages, or an impermissible level of drugs or alcohol in the system of any Company employee while on duty. 6.2.4. Off -duty and Off -premises involvement with drugs or alcohol which has or may have an adverse impact on the Company. Such conduct may have an adverse impact where, for example, it has or may have an effect on an employee's ability to perform his or her duties or may endanger the safety of employees or the public. 6.2.5. The use of prescription or over-the-counter medications while on -duty or on - premises is prohibited where this medication may interfere with job performance. 6.3. Chemical Testing: 6.3.1. To provide a means to deter and detect substance abuse and to ensure that Company employees are fit -for -duty while on any Company job site, all Company employees shall be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing under the following circumstances: 6.3.1.1. Testing prior to the commencement of work: A Company employee who has not been issued a certification card or has not been tested within one year may begin work provided that the Company certifies that the employees sample will be collected within the first eight (8) working hours. Once the employee provides a sample the employee may be allowed to work pending results of the drug and alcohol test. 6.3.1.2. Testing for cause: i.e., as soon as possible following any observed behavior indicating possible substance abuse; after accidents involving a failure in individual performance resulting in personal injury Page 6 of 22