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Policy Statement <br /> To ensure a workplace free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol abuse, the following revised policy has been <br /> established. As in the past, the policy applies to all employees, supervisors, and managers . Any violation of the Policy <br /> 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 public . The <br /> abuse of alcohol and drugs is a national problem which impairs the safety and health of employees, promotes crime, and <br /> harms the community. In order to maintain the highest standards of morale, productivity and safety in its operations, the <br /> District has previously implemented a drug and alcohol free workplace policy. With the cooperation and assistance of its <br /> employees, the District will continue 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 and treatment if there is to be <br /> successful rehabilitation. The District' s desire and intent is to encourage any employee with alcohol or drug dependency <br /> to enter, voluntarily, a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program. It is the responsibility of each employee to initiate and <br /> obtain assistance before any difficulties with drugs or alcohol affects his or her work. Accordingly: <br /> This policy satisfies the requirements of the Florida Drug-Free Workplace Program, as provided in Section 440 . 101 , et <br /> sec . , Florida Statutes . This Drug-Free Workplace Policy and Work Rules require all employees to be free from the <br /> influence of drugs and alcohol while working or while in District property. The use, possession, sale, distribution, or <br /> manufacture of any drugs, and/or the unauthorized possession and/or use of alcohol, while working or while on District <br /> property, is prohibited. <br /> All special risk and safety sensitive job applicants will be tested for drugs prior to being employed. All employees will be <br /> subject to drug and alcohol testing upon reasonable suspicion, as defined herein, 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 advise their supervisor when <br /> taking, prescription medication which may affect their performance at work. <br /> 65 <br />