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EMP TRAINING <br />Visu-Sewer will provide training for all employees consisting of at least the following <br />elements: (1) the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, (2) the effects and <br />consequences of controlled substance use on personal health, safety and the work <br />environment; and (3) the manifestation and behavioral changes that may indicate <br />controlled substance use or abuse. Visu-Sewer will maintain documentation of training <br />provided to employees. (APPENDIX K - ALCOHOL AND DRUG EMPLOYEE'S <br />CERTTFTED RECETPT) <br />SELF.REFERRAL <br />Visu-Sewer has a significant interest in the safety, health and well-being of its employees, <br />as well as the public, and supports those individuals who make a commitment to resolve <br />their substance abuse problems. Employees who determine that they have a drug or <br />alcohol abuse problem and self-refer themselves to a treatment and rehabilitation program <br />for drug or alcohol abuse will be treated with maximum respect for confidentiality. Visu- <br />Sewer may, at its sole discretion, elect to offer special consideration to any individual who <br />comes forth voluntarily as opposed to those who are detected through the regular testing <br />process. An employee who selects rehabilitation will comply with all requirements of that <br />program to completion. Failure to do so or failure to make every effort at rehabilitation will <br />constitute grounds for termination. Rehabilitation, if permitted at all, will be permitted only <br />one time. <br />An employee requiring a leave of absence for treatment purposes will be allowed to do so <br />under the provisions of Visu-Sewer's Leave Of Absence as outlined in Visu-Sewer's <br />Employee Reference Handbook. Health care benefits to pay the cost of treatment are <br />detailed in Visu-Sewer's Employee Medical and Dental Benefit Plan. Payment for <br />insurance premiums during the required leave of absence or reduction in hours as a result <br />of treatment will be paid by Visu-Sewer as detailed in Visu-Sewer's Employee Reference <br />Handbook and Employee Medical and Dental Benefit Plan. Employees who have <br />voluntarily submitted to drug or alcohol treatment and rehabilitation programs will be <br />subject to follow-up testing procedures established within this Policy. <br />LEGALLY PRESCRIBED DRUGS <br />Nothing in this Policy prohibits the appropriate use of prescription medication legally <br />prescribed by a licensed physician. The use and possession of legally prescribed drugs is <br />permitted on company premises and time provided the drug has been prescribed by a <br />medical practitioner for the current use of the person in possession of the drug and <br />consistent with that prescription. Possession of over-the counter drugs is also permitted, <br />but any use of such drugs must be consistent with the manufacturer's instructions. lt is the <br />employee's duty to discuss with his/her physician any effects that medication prescribed <br />may have on the employee's ability to safely perform his/her job. lt is the responsibility of <br />every employee to know if any substance, either over-the-counter or prescribed, can have <br />any effect on judgment or performance. The employee should advise Visu-Sewer of <br />medication requirements and any possible adverse effects that might affect their ability to <br />work safely if the medication is taken while working their scheduled assignment. Visu- <br />Sewer will make the determination as to whether the employee needs to be reassigned or <br />3