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THE POLICY <br />Persons who use or abuse drugs and/or alcohol, on or off their <br />jobs, are likely to be less productive, to be less reliable, to be more <br />frequently absent, and to have other work -related problems that <br />can cause increased costs, delays, accidents, and injuries. These <br />Employees can also risk the health, safety and well-being of other <br />workers on the job. The unionized construction industry can <br />control and reduce this problem through recognition of the <br />problem, development of a comprehensive policy and program of <br />education and information, promotion of an Employee Assistance <br />Program (EAP), and implementation of fair and respectful drug <br />testing that conforms to Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry <br />Association (DATIA), Substance Abuse and Mental Health <br />Services Administradon(SAMHSA), and rederal Department of <br />Transportation Guidelines for specimen collection and analysis. <br />All of this is to be done with the utmost confidentiality and <br />respect for the individual. <br />All Employers (as defined herein) hereby adopt the following <br />policy: <br />No Employee may use, possess, distribute, deliver, or be under the <br />influence of a drug, or use or be under the influence of alcohol, <br />while performing any work for the Employer. <br />In order to enhance substance abuse awareness among all <br />Employers and Employees, educational seminars and <br />training programs will be offered. The educational seminars will <br />be directed toward education in regards to the seriousness of the <br />nationwide drug and alcohol abuse problem, and how the use of <br />drugs and alcohol negatively impacts safety, productivity, and the <br />competitive ability of the American workforce. <br />Supervisors will be trained to identify Employees in potentially <br />difficult situations, and to recognize signs of impairment, as well <br />as the Supervisors'responsibility to document, intervene and <br />