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8 . Prescription or Non -Prescription Medication means a medication obtained pursuant to a prescription as <br /> defined by Section 893 . 02 , FS , or a medication that is authorized pursuant to federal or state law for general <br /> distribution and use without a prescription in the treatment of human diseases, dlments or injuries . <br /> 9 . Reasonable Suspicion Drug Testing means drug testing based on a belief that an employee is using or has <br /> used drugs in violation of this policy drawn from specific objective and articulable facts and reasonable <br /> inferences drawn from those facts in light of experience . Among other things, such facts and inferences may be <br /> based upon : <br /> a. Observable phenomena while at work, such as direct observation of drug use or the physical symptoms <br /> or manifestations of being under the influence of adrug . <br /> b . Abnormal conduct or erratic behavior while at work or a significant deterioration in work <br /> performance . <br /> C . A report of drug use , provided by a reliable and credible source . <br /> d. Evidence that an individual has tampered with drug test during his employment with the current <br /> employer. <br /> e . Information that an employee has caused, or contributed to, an accident while at work. <br /> f. Evidence that an employee has used , possessed, sold, solicited, or transferred drugs while working or <br /> while on the employer ' s premises or while operating the employer' s vehicle, machinery, or equipment. <br /> 10 . Safety-Sensitive Position means , with respect to a public employer, a position in which a drug impairment <br /> constitutes an immediate and direct threat to public health or safety , such as a position that requires the <br /> employee to carry a firearm , perform life-threatening procedures, work with confidential information or <br /> documents pertaining to criminal investigations, or work with controlled substances ; a position subject to s . <br /> 110 . 1127 ; or a position in which a momentary lapse in attention could result in injury or death to another <br /> person , such as driving a vehicle or operating equipment or heavy machinery . <br /> 11 . Special-Risk Position means , with respect to a public employer, a position that is required to be filled by a <br /> person who is certified under Chapter 633 or Chapter 943 . <br /> 12 . Specimen means urine , blood or saliva, or a product of the humanbody capable of revealing the presence of <br /> drugs or their metabolites , as approved by the FDA or the AHCA . <br /> 13 , Emergency Services Director ' s designee means the Fire or EMS Chief is designated to act <br /> on behalf of the Emergency Services Director as relates to the Drug-Free Workplace <br /> Program, to the extent authorized by the Director . <br />