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W EEKLY EDITION JULY 24, 2019 Legal Marijuana: HR Policy Issues for the Portable Sanitation Industry – Part 2 of 2 By Karl een Kos, PSAI Executive Director SAMPLE DRUG AND ALCOHOL - FREE WORKPLACE POLICY (1 of 3) To ensure the health and safety of its employees, clients and property [company name] is dedicated to maintaining a drug and alcohol - free workplace. All employees are required to perform their job duties unimpaired by any substance including illegal drugs, alcohol or legal substances that may adversely impact the employee's ability to safely perform work - related duties . "Under the influence" as used in this policy refers to the presence of any measurable amount of alcohol, any illegal substance or any legal substance that the employee is using in a manner that is not authorized or lawful. Pre - employment drug screenin g is required of all job applicants following an offer of employment and prior to beginning work at [company name]. Alcohol The possession of alcohol, working while under the influence of alcohol, or drinking alcohol while on company premises, in company vehicles, job sites or "on duty" in any manner is strictly prohibited. Illegal Drugs The company has absolutely no tolerance for illegal drugs. Possessing, selling, buying, manufacturing, distributing, using or working while under the influence of any il legal, mind - altering or non - prescribed controlled substance or paraphernalia while on company premises, in company vehicles or anywhere conducting company business is prohibited and may result in your immediate removal from the premises, and/or the termina tion of your employment. Please note: under federal law marijuana and its derivatives in any form are considered illegal substances regardless of whether they have been prescribed by a physician or are otherwise legal in [state]. Consequently, the company considers marijuana an illegal drug even if medically prescribed. Misuse of Legal Drugs Even prescription and over the counter drugs can be misused. All such substances must be used as directed only and must not impair or interfere with your judgment or conduct at any time that you are on company premises or while conducting company business. P AGE 11 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12