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ALCOHOL A socially acceptable substance consumed throughout the world,however,when consumed for physical and mood-altering affects, it is an abused substance which slows down physical functions and progressively impairs mental acuteness. For the purpose of this policy,alcohol is an intoxicating agent found in: ❑ Beverage alcohol ❑ Ethyl alcohol ❑ Low molecular weight alcohol(methyl or isopropyl) ❑ Any beverage,mixture,or preparation,including medications,containing alcohol PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES Covered employees are prohibited from: ❑ consuming alcohol within 4 hours of performing a safety-sensitive function, ❑ consuming alcohol while performing a safety-sensitive function, ❑ consuming alcohol during specified"on-call"hours or while"waiting for work", ❑ bringing alcohol,drugs or drug paraphernalia on SRA building,vehicle or property, ❑ bringing alcohol,drugs or drug paraphernalia to a client's home or property, ❑ possessing alcohol or drugs,being impaired by alcohol or drugs,or displaying conduct that causes"reasonable suspicion", ❑ possessing in one's body any detectable amount of drugs or alcohol,and ❑ unlawful manufacturing,distributing,dispensing,possessing,or using alcohol or any form of controlled substances as defined above,during the employee's schedule and/or work day,whether or not on SRA business or property. Any employer having actual knowledge that a covered employee has consumed alcohol within four hours of performing a safety-sensitive function shall not permit the individual to perform or continue to perform a safety-sensitive function. COMPLIANCE WITH TESTING REQUIRMENTS All covered employees are subject to urine drug testing and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Such testing may be done for the following: ❑ prior to employment in a safety-sensitive position ❑ prior to a transfer from a non-safety sensitive to a safety-sensitive position ❑ for reasonable suspicion ❑ immediately following an on-duty,FTA-qualifying accident ❑ for a return to work following an extended absence related to worker's compensation, light duty, or leave(this is considered to be a pre-employment test) ❑ randomly ❑ any other time required by FTA Procedures used to test for the presence of alcohol or a controlled substance shall be such that they protect the employee,the validity of the testing process,the validity of the test result and that the results are attributed to the correct employee. The testing,handling of tests and confidentiality shall be conducted consistent with the procedure set forth in 49 CFR Part 40, as amended. PRE-EMPLOYMENT All covered employees will undergo a drug test prior to employment at SRA. Failure to comply, complete a drug test and produce a verified negative test result will disqualify an 126