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that must be taken to achieve this objective. When incorporated into a comprehensive anti-drug effort, testing can go a long way in combating drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace. II. Scope All employees are covered by this program and, as a condition of employment, are required to abide by the terms of this program. A supplemental program for certain employees because of State and Federal Regulations is described is addenda hereto. Any employee in doubt as to the requirements or procedures applicable to their situations may contact the City Human Resources Department for information. III. Drug-Free Workplace Program Notice A. The City will give a general one-time notice to all employees that the City prohibits its employees from illegally or improperly using, possessing, selling, manufacturing, or distributing drugs on its property, or while its employees are at work; that it is against City policy to report to work or to work under the influence of drugs; and that it is a condition of employment to refrain from using nonprescription drugs or alcohol on the job, or abusing legal drugs on or off the job such that it affects their job, and that a drug testing program is being implemented. At least sixty (60) days will elapse between the notice and any employee drug testing pursuant to this program. B. Prior to testing, all employees or applicants for employment will be given a summary of the Drug-Free Workplace Program, a summary of the drugs which may alter or affect a drug test, a list of local employee assistance programs and a list of local alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs. C. A notice of drug testing will be included with all job vacancy announcements. A notice of the City's drug testing program will also be posted in appropriate and conspicuous locations on the City's premises and copies of the program will be made available for inspection during business hours in the Human Resources Department. IV. Definitions The definitions of words and terms as set forth in S 440.02(1). Fla. Stat. (1993), the Florida's Workers' Compensation Drug Testing Rules (38F-9, F.A.C.), and the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (HRS), Drug-Free Workplace Standards (10E-18, F.A.C.) shall apply to the words and phrases used in this program. V. Alcohol Use Prohibitions A. The consumption of alcohol on City property or while on duty (during working hours, while at work, etc.) is prohibited and will result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. The prohibition of consumption of alcohol upon City property or on duty does not, however, apply to those assignments, premises, or events at which consumption of alcohol is authorized by management. Such authorization does not encourage, sanction, or authorize any individual to consume alcohol in excess to a point of being intoxicated. Therefore any employee at an event, who in the sole opinion of the Management becomes intoxicated, must refrain from further consumption of alcohol and, upon request by Management, leave the function. Failure to comply with the request constitutes a violation of the program and will subject the employee to disciplinary action. SIB_Drug-Free_ Workplace_Program_-_ W-CDL Page 5 of 41 12115/2011