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THE 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, and injuries. These <br />employees can also damage the health, safety and well-being of other workers on the job. The <br />unionized construction industry can control and reduce this problem through recognition of the <br />problem, development of a comprehensive policy and program of education and information, <br />promotion of an assistance program, and implementation of fair and respectful drug testing that <br />conforms to federal guidelines for specimen collection and analysis. All of this is to be done with <br />the utmost confidentiality and respect for the individual. <br />In order to enhance substance abuse awareness among all employees, educational seminars and <br />training programs will be offered. The educational seminars will be directed toward education <br />about the seriousness of the nationwide problem of drug and alcohol abuse, and how the use of <br />drugs and alcohol negatively impacts safety, productivity, and the competitive ability of the <br />American workforce. <br />Supervisors will be trained to identify employees in potentially difficult situations, and to recognize <br />signs of impairment, as well as the supervisors' responsibility to document, intervene and follow up <br />with the troubled individual. These sessions will be offered as ongoing training programs. <br />BCRC encourages all employees troubled by their own, a family member's drug, or alcohol abuse <br />to seek professional care and treatment. Early recognition and treatment of alcohol and drug abuse <br />provides the greatest opportunity for successful recovery. BCRC provides an Employee Assistance <br />Program (EAP) for all employees and their families who need professional guidance in assessing <br />their substance abuse or alcohol-related problem and choosing an appropriate course of treatment. <br />Current employees will be referred to an EAP representative as a result of a positive drug test or <br />alcohol or upon an individual's own request. In either case, the content of the discussion with the <br />