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6.     If  the  employee  is  involved  in  an  accident  at  work  and  the  person
                                      providing treatment administers a blood test for drugs and alcohol, Big
                                      River may rely on and take disciplinary action based on the results of the
                                      blood test, provided that the company did not request or suggest the blood
                                      test be administered.

                       D.      Regular  Testing:  Regular  testing  may  be  scheduled  for  all  employees  on  a
                               calendar  or  project  assignment  basis  to  meet  project,  contract,  or  other
                               requirements. Testing will occur during, immediately before, or immediately after
                               a regular work period.

                       E.      Random Drug Testing. A neutral and objective selection process will be adhered
                               to by an independent entity. Each employee has an equal chance of selection for
                               initial testing and the selection process is computer generated.

                       F.      Reasonable Suspicion Testing. Big River may require an employee to submit to a
                               drug and/or alcohol test based on the reasonable suspicion that the employee is
                               using or has used drugs or alcohol in violation of this policy. The company or a
                               designee will evaluate the evidence to determine if reasonable suspicion exists.
                               Reasonable suspicion shall be based on specific objective and articulable facts and
                               reasonable inferences drawn from those facts, including, but not limited to, any of
                               the following:

                                   (a)    Observable phenomena, such as direct observation of alcohol or drug
                                          use or physical symptoms of drug or alcohol use.

                                   (b)    Abnormal conduct or erratic behavior or a significant deterioration in
                                          work performance.

                                   (c)    A report of drug or alcohol use from a credible source.

                                   (d)    Evidence that the employee has tampered with any drug or alcohol
                                          test.

                                   (e)    Evidence  that  the  employee  has  manufactured,  sold,  distributed,
                                          solicited,  possessed,  used,  or  transferred  drugs  while  working,  at
                                          work, or using a vehicle or machinery owned by Big River.

                        G.     Post-Accident Testing. An employee who is involved in an accident that results
                               in substantive property damage or reportable personal injury may be required to
                               participate in a drug and alcohol test. Such an accident constitutes reasonable
                               suspicion.







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