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Policy Statement <br /> To ensure a workplace free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol abuse, the <br /> following Policy has been established. The Policy applies to all employees, supervisors and <br /> managers. Any violation of the Policy will result in discipline, up to and including termination of <br /> employment. The County considers this policy to be a Zero Tolerance policy. As such, employees <br /> having been found to have violated the County's Drug Free Workplace policy are subject to <br /> immediate termination of employment. At the sole discretion of the County, the County may <br /> extend to the employee the option of completing a County-approved substance abuse <br /> rehabilitation program. An employee extended this option will be asked to sign a Last Chance <br /> Agreement that outlines the requirements of completion of the rehabilitation program. Failure to <br /> satisfactorily complete the rehabilitation program and/or subsequent failure of future drug tests <br /> will result in immediate termination. <br /> The County is committed to providing a safe work environment for employees, guests, community <br /> and the public. The abuse of alcohol and drugs is a national problem which impairs the safety and <br /> health of employees, promotes crime, and harms the community. In order to maintain the <br /> highest standards of morale, productivity and safety in its operations, the County is instituting a <br /> drug and alcohol free workplace policy. With the cooperation and assistance of its employees, <br /> the County will implement a program designed to provide a safe workplace environment free from <br /> drugs and alcohol use and/or abuse. <br /> The County recognizes that alcohol and drug dependency require medical supervision and <br /> treatment if there is to be successful rehabilitation. The County's desire and intent is to <br /> encourage any employee with alcohol or drug dependency to enter voluntarily a drug or alcohol <br /> rehabilitation program. It is the responsibility of each employee to initiate and obtain assistance <br /> before any difficulties with drugs or alcohol affect his or her work. Accordingly: <br /> This policy complies with 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 requires all <br /> employees to be free from the influence of drugs and alcohol while working or while in County <br /> property. The use, possession, sale, distribution, or manufacture of any drugs, and/or the <br /> unauthorized possession and/or use of alcohol, while working or while on County property, is <br /> prohibited. <br /> All special risk and safety sensitive job applicants will be tested for drugs prior to being <br /> employed. All employees will be subject to drug and alcohol testing upon reasonable suspicion, <br /> after an accident or injury which requires medical attention, and as a follow-up to release from a <br /> rehabilitation program. All employees are encouraged to be aware of the effects of, and to <br /> advise their supervisor when taking, prescription medication which may affect their performance <br /> at work. <br /> Any questions regarding this policy or other aspect of the drug-free/alcohol-free substance abuse <br /> program should be directed to the Risk Manager at (772) 226-1287, or the Human Resources <br /> Director, at (772) 226-1402. <br /> Revised 2/2017 <br />