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training regarding such testing. The training will include, but is not
limited to, two hours of initial training and one hour of subsequent
training for each year said supervisory personnel is employed with the
company. The training will also include information concerning the
recognition of evidence of employee alcohol and other drug abuse, the
documentation and corroboration of employee alcohol and other drug
abuse, and the referral of employees who abuse alcohol or other drugs.

2. Resources. A resource listing for mental health care providers, treatment
centers, and local resources is available to employees at Human
Resources. Note, such resources change frequently, and any list may not
be fully accurate.

L. Confidentiality of Records.

1. All communication received by Big River relevant to employee or
prospective employee drug or alcohol test results, or otherwise received
through the company’s drug or alcohol testing program, is confidential
communication and shall not be used or received in evidence, obtained in
discovery, or disclosed in any public or private proceeding, except as
otherwise provided or authorized under Section 730.5 of the Iowa Code.

2. An employee or prospective employee who is the subject of a drug or
alcohol test pursuant to Big River’s written policy and for whom a
confirmed positive test result is reported shall, upon written request, have
access to any records relating to his/her own drug or alcohol test,
including records of the laboratory where the testing was conducted and
records relating to the results of any relevant certification or review by a
medical review officer. However, a prospective employee shall be entitled
to such records only if he or she requests the records within 15 days of
receiving written notice of the test results.

3. By adhering to this policy, Big River shall not be liable for taking action in
good faith based on (i) the results of a positive drug or alcohol test, or (ii)
an employee’s refusal to provide a sample for drugs or alcohol testing.
The company, by adhering to this policy, shall also not be liable for: (i)
failure to test for drugs or alcohol, (ii) failure to test for a specific drug or
controlled substance, (iii) failure to detect a specific drug or controlled
substance, (iv) ending or suspending a substance abuse or testing
program, (v) any action taken as a result of a false negative drug or
alcohol test result, or (vii) testing or taking action against an employee for
the use medical cannabinoid as authorized by state law.

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