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<br />Drug-Free Workplace Policy Statement
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<br />To maintain a drug-free work force and to eliminate the safety risks and reduced productivity that results
<br />from the use and the influence of alcohol and/or drugs in the workplace, Ric-Man International (hereafter
<br />called "the company"), has adopted this substance abuse policy. The intention of this is to make the
<br />company a better place to work.
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<br />The company's goal of this policy is to balance our r8espect for individual privacy with our need to keep a
<br />safe, productive, drug-free environment. We intend to prevent and treat substance abuse. We want to
<br />encourage those who use drugs or abuse alcohol to seek help in overcoming their problem. In this way,
<br />fully rehabilitated abusers who remain drug free can return to work as employees in good standing.
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<br />With these objectives in mind, the company has established the following policy regarding use,
<br />possession, or sale of alcohol and drugs. The results of the controlled substance abuse screening are
<br />strictly confidential and retained only by the Chief Personnel Officer of the company.
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<br />The company's policy is to employ a work force free from illegal drug use and alcohol abuse either on or
<br />off the job. These is a condition of employment that an employee refrains from reporting to work or working
<br />with the presence of drugs or alcohol in his or her body. Any employee determined to be in violation of this
<br />policy is subject to disci plinary action, which may include termination, even for the first offense.
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<br />The company may test for any of the following as part of the drug-free workplace policy: Amphetamines
<br />(Benzetimide, Desoxyn, Dexedrine), Cannabinoids (Marijuana, hashish, hash oil, pot, joint, roach, spleaf,
<br />grass, weed, reefer), Cocaine (coke, blow, nose candy, snow, flack, crack), Phencyclidine (PCP, angel dust,
<br />hog), Methaqualone, Opiates (Opium, dover's powder, paregoric, parepectoinl ), Barbiturates
<br />(Phenobarbital, tuinal, amytal), Benzodiazepines (Ativan, azene, Clonopin, dalmone, diazepam, vertron,
<br />Xanax) , Methadone (Dolophine, methadone), Propoxyphene (Darvocet, darvon N, dolene), Codeine,
<br />Heroin, Hydromorphone, LSD, Morphine, and Alcohol.
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<br />Drug and alcohol addiction are a complex, yet treatable disease. For this reason, therefore, it is company
<br />policy that an employee found using, possessing, purchasing, selling or manufacturing alcohol, illegal
<br />drugs, or non-prescribed drugs while on company property, or while operating company vehicles or
<br />equipment, or while engaging in company business is in violation of this policy and will be subject to
<br />disciplinary action, which may include testing, will be performed and is implemented pursuant to Florida
<br />Statute 440.102 and the administrative rules 38F-9.001 through 38F-.103 of the Florida Department of
<br />Labor and Employment Security Division of Workers Compensation. This will include Pre-employment,
<br />Reasonable Suspicion, Routine Fitness for duty, Random Selections, Post Accident, and Follow up.
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<br />An employee reporting for work visibly impaired, unable to properly perform the required duties will not be
<br />allowed to work. If possible, the supervisor will first seek another supervisor's opinion of the employee's
<br />status. Then the supervisor will speak privately with the employee about the situation to rule out the
<br />possibility that the problem may be caused by prescription drugs. The employee should notify the
<br />supervisor if the use of properly prescribed prescription drugs will affect the employee's work performance.
<br />Abuse of prescription drugs will not be tolerated.
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<br />All applicants for part-time or full-time positions at the company will be directed to submit to a controlled
<br />substance abuse screening which may include testing of the applicant's urine, hair, or blood. Applicants,
<br />for positions that are not regulated by the Department of Transportation, may begin work pending the
<br />results of the drug test. All COL truck drivers must receive a negative test result before starting employment
<br />with this company. Illegal drugs or non-prescribed drugs in his/her system will be verified by further tests
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