SEQUOIA SURFACING & ENGINEERING
2013 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Purpose
and Goal
Sequoia Surfacing & Engineering is committed to
protecting the safety, health, and well being of all employees and other
individuals in our workplace. We recognize that alcohol abuse and drug abuse
pose a significant threat to our goals. We have established a drug-free
workplace program that balances our respect for individuals with the need to
maintain an alcohol and drug-free environment.
This
organization has no intention of interfering with the private lives of its
employees unless involvement with alcohol and other drugs off the job affects
job performance or public safety.
Covered
Workers
Any individual who conducts business for the
organization, is applying for a position or is conducting business on the
organization's property is covered by our drug-free workplace policy. Our policy
includes, but is not limited to the owner, executive management, managers,
supervisors, full-time employees, part-time employees, off-site employees and
contractors.
Applicability
Our drug-free
workplace policy is intended to apply whenever anyone is representing or
conducting business for the organization. Therefore, this policy applies during
all working hours.
Prohibited
Behavior
It is a violation of our drug-free workplace to
use, possess, sell, trade, and/or offer for sale alcohol, illegal drugs or
intoxicants.
Consequences
One of the
goals of our drug-free workplace program is to encourage employees to
voluntarily seek help with alcohol and/or drug problems. If, however, an
individual violates the policy, the consequences are
serious.
In the case of applicants, if he or she violates
the drug-free workplace policy, the offer of employment can be withdrawn. The
applicant may reapply after six months and must successfully pass a
pre-employment drug test.
If an employee violates the
policy, he or she will be terminated from
employment.
Assistance
Sequoia
Surfacing & Engineering recognizes that alcohol and drug abuse and addiction
are treatable illnesses. We also realize that early intervention and support
improve the success of rehabilitation. To support our employees, our drug-free
workplace policy encourages employees to seek help if they are concerned that
they or their family members may have a drug and/or alcohol
problem.
Treatment for alcoholism and/or other drug use
disorders may be covered by the employee benefit plan. However, the ultimate
financial responsibility for recommended treatment belongs to the
employee.
Confidentiality
All
information received by the organization through the drug-free workplace program
is confidential communication. Access to this information is limited to those
who have a legitimate need to know in compliance with relevant laws and
management policies.
Shared
Responsibilities
A safe and productive drug-free
workplace is achieved through cooperation and shared responsibility. Both
employees and management have important roles to play. All employees are
required to not report to work or be subject to duty while their ability to
perform job duties is impaired due to on or off-duty use of alcohol or other
drugs.
In addition, employees are
encourage to:
1. Be concerned
about working in a safe
environment.
2. Support
fellow workers in seeking
help.
3. Report dangerous
behavior to their supervisor.
It is the
supervisor's responsibility
to:
1. Inform employees of
the drug-free workplace
policy.
2. Investigate
reports of dangerous
practices.
Communication
Communicating
our drug-free workplace policy to both supervisors and employees is critical to
our success. To ensure all employees are aware of their role in supporting our
drug-free workplace program:
All employees will receive a
written copy of the policy.
The policy and assistance
programs will be reviewed at safety meetings.
All employees
will receive an update of the policy annually with their paychecks.
Purpose
and Goal
Sequoia Surfacing & Engineering is committed to
protecting the safety, health, and well being of all employees and other
individuals in our workplace. We recognize that alcohol abuse and drug abuse
pose a significant threat to our goals. We have established a drug-free
workplace program that balances our respect for individuals with the need to
maintain an alcohol and drug-free environment.
This
organization has no intention of interfering with the private lives of its
employees unless involvement with alcohol and other drugs off the job affects
job performance or public safety.
Covered
Workers
Any individual who conducts business for the
organization, is applying for a position or is conducting business on the
organization's property is covered by our drug-free workplace policy. Our policy
includes, but is not limited to the owner, executive management, managers,
supervisors, full-time employees, part-time employees, off-site employees and
contractors.
Applicability
Our drug-free
workplace policy is intended to apply whenever anyone is representing or
conducting business for the organization. Therefore, this policy applies during
all working hours.
Prohibited
Behavior
It is a violation of our drug-free workplace to
use, possess, sell, trade, and/or offer for sale alcohol, illegal drugs or
intoxicants.
Consequences
One of the
goals of our drug-free workplace program is to encourage employees to
voluntarily seek help with alcohol and/or drug problems. If, however, an
individual violates the policy, the consequences are
serious.
In the case of applicants, if he or she violates
the drug-free workplace policy, the offer of employment can be withdrawn. The
applicant may reapply after six months and must successfully pass a
pre-employment drug test.
If an employee violates the
policy, he or she will be terminated from
employment.
Assistance
Sequoia
Surfacing & Engineering recognizes that alcohol and drug abuse and addiction
are treatable illnesses. We also realize that early intervention and support
improve the success of rehabilitation. To support our employees, our drug-free
workplace policy encourages employees to seek help if they are concerned that
they or their family members may have a drug and/or alcohol
problem.
Treatment for alcoholism and/or other drug use
disorders may be covered by the employee benefit plan. However, the ultimate
financial responsibility for recommended treatment belongs to the
employee.
Confidentiality
All
information received by the organization through the drug-free workplace program
is confidential communication. Access to this information is limited to those
who have a legitimate need to know in compliance with relevant laws and
management policies.
Shared
Responsibilities
A safe and productive drug-free
workplace is achieved through cooperation and shared responsibility. Both
employees and management have important roles to play. All employees are
required to not report to work or be subject to duty while their ability to
perform job duties is impaired due to on or off-duty use of alcohol or other
drugs.
In addition, employees are
encourage to:
1. Be concerned
about working in a safe
environment.
2. Support
fellow workers in seeking
help.
3. Report dangerous
behavior to their supervisor.
It is the
supervisor's responsibility
to:
1. Inform employees of
the drug-free workplace
policy.
2. Investigate
reports of dangerous
practices.
Communication
Communicating
our drug-free workplace policy to both supervisors and employees is critical to
our success. To ensure all employees are aware of their role in supporting our
drug-free workplace program:
All employees will receive a
written copy of the policy.
The policy and assistance
programs will be reviewed at safety meetings.
All employees
will receive an update of the policy annually with their paychecks.