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POLICY 203


                                           WORKPLACE SAFETY



               DRUG FREE WORKPLACE


               Mission has a long-standing commitment to provide a safe and productive work environment.
               Substance abuse hurts job performance through increased absenteeism, low job efficiency and
               increased  accident  rates.  For  these  reasons,  Mission  is  committed  to  the  elimination  of  drug,
               narcotics and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

               This  policy  outlines  the  practices  and  procedures  designed  to  correct  instances  of  identified
               alcohol, narcotic and/or drug use in the workplace. This policy applies to all employees and all
               applicants for employment at Mission. The People Operations Department is responsible for the
               administration of this policy.

               Employees should report to work fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of illegal drugs,
               narcotics  and/or  alcohol.  This  policy  does  not  prohibit  employees  from  the  lawful  use  and
               possession of prescribed medications in a manner consistent with the prescription as ordered by a
               licensed  physician.  However,  employees  must  consult  with  their  doctors  or  other  health  care
               professionals about the effects of their medication on their fitness for duty, their ability to safely
               perform assigned duties and any impairment  or potential threat  of harm to  the employee, co-
               workers  or  visitors.  Employees  should  promptly  disclose  any  work  restrictions  to  their
               supervisor/manager. Employees should not, however, disclose underlying medical conditions. An
               employee’s reporting of specific medication being taken should be considered confidential medical
               information. Employees who fail to report to work and make the necessary disclosures as required
               by this policy will be subject to corrective action, up to and including termination of employment.

               Supervisors/managers should immediately report to the People Operations Department any action
               by  an  employee  who  demonstrates  an  unusual  pattern  of  behavior.  The  People  Operations
               Department  will  determine  the  appropriate  action  to  be  taken,  such  as  an  examination  by  a
               physician or a test for drug, alcohol or narcotics. Employees believed to be under the influence of
               drugs, narcotics and/or alcohol should not be allowed to work.

               As a condition of employment, all employees are required to sign the Mission’s Drug, Alcohol and
               Narcotics policy.

               Work  Rules:  Whenever  employees  are  working  and/or  operating  any  Mission  vehicles,
               equipment, or machinery, are present on Mission premises or conducting related work offsite or
               otherwise representing Mission on business, they are prohibited from:

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