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has recently taken a prescription drug for which he or she possesses a valid prescription should
report this fact to the HEPACO representative prior to testing. This information shall be used
only for the purpose of insuring the accuracy of the test and will not affect the applicant’s
eligibility for employment.

2) Employee Testing

a) Reasonable Cause Testing. Scientific drug screening or alcohol testing for any
employee for “reasonable cause” may be conducted. Reasonable cause is determined at
HEPACO’s discretion and may be identified as follows:

i) Slurred speech, impaired coordination, disorderly appearance or other observed
facts giving reasonable suspicion that the employee may be impaired or otherwise
in violation of this policy;
ii) Sudden changes in work performance;

iii) Repeated failure to follow instructions or operating procedures;

iv) Disregard for personal safety or the safety of others;

v) Involvement in a workplace accident or injury or near accident or injury;
vi) Discovery of the presence of questionable or suspicious substances in an
employee’s possession or near the employee’s workplace;

vii) Odor of alcohol and/or residual odor peculiar to some chemical or controlled
substance;

viii) Unexplained and/or frequent absenteeism;

ix) Personality changes or disorientation;
x) Arrest or conviction for violation of a criminal drug statute;

xi) Arrest or conviction for DUI or DWI; or

xii) Other evidences that a person has recently used or consumed a prohibited item or
substance.

If any supervisor believes cause exists or has a reasonable suspicion that an employee
may be impaired or using controlled substances, he/she may report their suspicion to
designated HEPACO officials. Reasonable cause will be verified by this authorized
official when possible or feasible before a drug screening or alcohol test is conducted.
Any employee who either tests positive or refuses to cooperate with the procedure will be
subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge.
3) Post-Accident Testing: Subject to applicable law and consistent with the policies set forth
above regarding reasonable cause testing, HEPACO reserves the right to require its employees
to present themselves for testing:

Document No. 804: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy
Revised December 2000 Page 3