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Policy Statement <br /> To ensure a workplace free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol abuse , the <br /> following revised policy has been established . As in the past, the policy applies to all <br /> employees , supervisors , and managers . Any violation of the Policy will result in <br /> discipline , up to and including termination of employment. <br /> The District is committed to providing a safe work environment for employees , guests , <br /> community, and the public. The abuse of alcohol and drugs is a national problem that <br /> impairs the safety and health of employees , promotes crime , and harms the community. <br /> In order to maintain the highest standards of morale, productivity and safety in its <br /> operations , the District has previously implemented a drug and alcohol free workplace <br /> policy. With the cooperation and assistance of its. employees , the District will continue <br /> its program designed to provide a safe workplace environment free from drugs and <br /> alcohol use and/or abuse . <br /> The District recognizes that alcohol and drug dependency require medical supervision <br /> and treatment if there is to be successful rehabilitation . The Districtos desire and intent <br /> is to encourage any employee with alcohol or drug dependency to enter, voluntarily, a <br /> drug or alcohol rehabilitation program . It is the responsibility of each employee to initiate <br /> and obtain assistance before any difficulties with drugs or alcohol affect his or her work . <br /> Accordingly: <br /> This policy satisfies the requirements of the Florida Drug- Free Workplace Program , as <br /> provided in Section 440 . 101 , et sec., Florida Statutes . This Drug-Free Workplace Policy <br /> and Work Rules requires all employees to be free from the influence of drugs and <br /> alcohol while working or while in District property. The use , possession , sale , <br /> distribution , or manufacture of any drugs , and/or the unauthorized possession and/or <br /> use 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 <br /> employed . All employees will be subject to drug and alcohol testing upon reasonable <br /> suspicion , as defined herein , and as a follow-up to release from a rehabilitation <br /> program . All employees are encouraged to be aware of the effects of, and to advise <br /> their supervisor when taking , prescription medication that may affect their performance <br /> at work. <br /> 3 <br />