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Policy Statement <br />To ensure a workplace free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol abuse, the following revised <br />policy has been established. As in the past, the policy applies to all employees, supervisors, and managers. <br />Any violation of the Policy will result in discipline, up to and including termination of employment. <br />The District is committed to providing a safe work environment for employees, guests, community, and the <br />public. The abuse of alcohol and drugs is a national problem which impairs the safety and health of <br />employees, promotes crime, and harms the community. In order to maintain the highest standards of morale, <br />productivity and safety in its operations, the District has previously implemented a drug and alcohol free <br />workplace policy. With the cooperation and assistance of its employees, the District will continue its <br />program designed to provide a safe workplace environment free from drugs and alcohol use and/or abuse. <br />The District recognizes that alcohol and drug dependency require medical supervision and treatment if there <br />is to be successful rehabilitation. The District's desire and intent is to encourage any employee with alcohol <br />or drug dependency to enter, voluntarily, a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program. It is the responsibility of <br />each employee to initiate and obtain assistance before any difficulties with drugs or alcohol affects his or <br />her work. Accordingly: <br />This policy satisfies the requirements of the Florida Drug -Free Workplace Program, as provided in Section <br />440. 101, et sec., Florida Statutes. This Drug -Free Workplace Policy and Work Rules require all employees <br />to be free from the influence of drugs and alcohol while working or while in District property. The use, <br />possession, sale, distribution, or manufacture of any drugs, and/or the unauthorized possession and/or use <br />of alcohol, while working or while on District property, is prohibited. <br />All special risk and safety sensitive job applicants will be tested for drugs prior to being employed. All <br />employees will be subject to drug and alcohol testing upon reasonable suspicion, as defined herein, and as <br />a follow-up to release from a rehabilitation program. All employees are encouraged to be aware of the <br />effects of, and to advise their supervisor when taking, prescription medication which may affect their <br />performance at work. <br />70 <br />