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DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Jones-Hamilton Co. is committed to be an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Use of
such substances, whether on or off the job can detract from an employee’s work
performance, efficiency, safety, and health, and therefore seriously impair the
employee’s value to Jones-Hamilton Co. In addition, the use or possession of such
substances on the job constitutes a potential danger to the welfare and safety of other
employees and exposes Jones-Hamilton Co. to the risks of property loss or damage,
and injury to the employee or other persons. Furthermore, the use of prescription
drugs and/or over-the-counter drugs also may affect an employee’s job performance
and may seriously impair the employee’s value to Jones-Hamilton Co. For these
reasons, the following rules and standards of conduct apply to all employees either on
Company property or during the workday (including meals and rest periods):

Work Rules
The following work rules apply to all employees:

• Whenever employees are working, operating any company vehicle, present on
company premises, or conducting related work off-site, they are prohibited
from:
• Using, possessing, buying, selling, trafficking, manufacturing or
dispensing an illegal drug (to include use, possession, buying, selling,
trafficking, manufacturing, or dispensing of drug paraphernalia).
• Being under the influence of alcohol or an illegal drug.
• Possessing or consuming alcohol.

• The presence of any detectable amount of any illegal drug or illegal controlled
substance in or on an employee’s body while performing company business or
while in a company facility is prohibited.

• Employees must consult with their medical providers about the potential effects
of prescribed drugs on employees’ ability to safely and effectively perform their
job duties. Employees must promptly disclose any work restrictions to their
supervisor.

• Jones-Hamilton Co. will not allow any employee to perform his or her duties
while taking prescribed drugs that are adversely affecting the employee’s ability
to safely and effectively perform their job duties. Employees taking a prescribed
medication must carry it in the container labeled by a licensed pharmacist or be
prepared to produce it if asked.

• Any illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia will be turned over to an appropriate law
enforcement agency and may result in criminal prosecution.

Required Testing
Jones-Hamilton Co. retains the right to require the following tests:

• Post-Offer, Pre-employment: All applicants must pass a drug test before
beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of
further employment consideration.
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