This policy statement acknowledgment is intended to comply with all applicable Drug Free Workplace regulations governing anti-drug programs in the workplace. Those programs mandate urine drug testing and breathalyzer or saliva alcohol testing and prevent performance of job duties when there is a positive test result.
As an independent contractor rendering services for RUSSO BROTHERS TRANSPORT INC, I am prohibited from taking the following controlled substances:
Drugs:
6-Acetylmorphine, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites, MDA-Analogues, Opiates, Opiates (Semi-Synthetic), Oxycodone’s, Phencyclidine.
Alcohol:
This use of beverages or substances, including any medication containing alcohol such that it is present in the body at a level in excess of that stated in Department of Transportation guidelines while actually performing, ready to perform, or immediately available to perform is prohibited. "Alcohol" is defined as: the intoxicating agent in beverage alcohol, ethyl alcohol, or other low molecular-weight alcohol, including ethyl or isopropyl alcohol.
Under Drug Free Workplace Regulation:
1. I may not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance or alcohol while performing my job duties.
2. I may not be impaired or under the influence of a prohibited substance, or not be fit for duty. If I fail to pass (where there is a quantifiable presence of a prohibited substance in the body above the minimum thresholds defined by Federal Guidelines) a controlled substance or alcohol test, I will remain off duty and seek treatment. I may not report for duty or remain on duty when my ability to perform job is adversely affected by alcohol or when I have a breath alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater. I may not use alcohol within four hours of reporting for duty nor during hours that I am on call.
3. I am subject to controlled substance testing and breathe alcohol testing and may not refuse to comply with a request for testing, provide false information in connection with a test or attempt to falsify test results through tampering, contamination, adulteration, or substitution. Refusal to submit to a test can include an inability to provide a urine specimen or breathe sample without a valid medical explanation, as well as a verbal declaration, obstructive behavior or physical absence resulting in the inability to conduct the test.
4. If I test positive for controlled substances or alcohol, I must: (1) be evaluated by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), (2) participate in and complete the rehabilitation program required by the SAP, (3) be released to duty by the SAP, and (4) test negative on a return-to-duty controlled substances and/or alcohol test before returning to duty. In addition, I will be required to undergo unannounced follow-up controlled substance and/or alcohol breath testing following returning to duty. The duration and frequency will be determined by the SAP. However, it shall not be less than 6 tests during the first 12 months, or longer than 60 months in total, following return to duty.
As an independent contractor rendering services for RUSSO BROTHERS TRANSPORT INC, I may be tested under any of the following circumstances:
Pre-Enrollment Testing:
A operator of motor vehicles who wishes to render services for RUSSO BROTHERS TRANSPORT INC. will be required to undergo urine controlled substance testing prior to the commencement of services. Receipt of satisfactory test result is required and failure of a controlled substance test will disqualify me from performing services for Russo Brothers Transport, Inc.
Reasonable Suspicion Testing:
I will be subject to urine and/or breath testing when there is a reason to believe that controlled substances or alcohol use is adversely affecting my performance of services that I agreed to render to RUSSO BROTHERS TRANSPORT INC. A reasonable suspicion referral for testing may be made by a trained employee RUSSO BROTHERS TRANSPORT INC. on the basis of documented objective facts and circumstances which are consistent with the effects of substance abuse.
Examples of reasonable suspicion include, but are limited to, the following:
- 1. Adequate documentation of unsatisfactory performance of contracted services or of inadequate behavior while performing services.
- 2. Physical signs and symptoms consistent with prohibited substance use.
- 3. Occurrence of a serious or potentially serious accident that may have been caused by human error.
- 4. Fights (to mean physical contact), assaults and flagrant disregard or violations of estimated safety, security, or other operation procedures.
Post-Accident Testing:
I will be required to undergo controlled substance and/or breath alcohol testing if I am involved in an accident which results in a fatality, results in injuries requiring transportation to a medical treatment facility, where there is significant property damage, or if there is an injury as defined by Worker's Compensation Guidelines.
Following an accident, I must be tested as soon as possible, but not to exceed 8 hours for alcohol and 32 hours for controlled substances. I may not leave the scene of the accident without appropriate authorization from law enforcement prior to submission to controlled substance and/or alcohol testing.
Random Testing:
I will be subjected to random, unannounced testing. The random selection will be by a scientifically valid method. I will have an equal chance of being tested each time selections are made.
Follow-Up Testing:
I understand that I will be subject to at least six unannounced follow-up alcohol and/or controlled substances testing as directed by a substance abuse professional, if company determines that I am in need of assistance in resolving problems associated with alcohol misuse and/or use of controlled substances. Title 49, Part 382.811.
Return-to-services Testing:
If tested positive for controlled substances or if my alcohol concentration is above the limits set forth by the DOT regulations, I must be assessed by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). An SAP is a licensed physician, psychologist, social worker, employee assistance professional or addiction counselor with knowledge of and clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of alcohol related disorders. The Sap will evaluate me to determine what assistance, if any, I need in resolving problems associated with abuse of controlled substances.