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Employer:

•Identify safety sensitive positions within the Company.

•Ensure alcohol and drug testing is performed according to this policy.

•Ensure all employees understand the content of the alcohol and drug policy.

•Provide Supervisor training in dealing with the use of alcohol and drugs in the workplace.

•Support and encourage treatment programs where applicable.

•Assist workers in obtaining confidential assessment, counselling, referral, and treatment.

•Ensure employee assistance services are available to workers.

Supervisors:

•Be knowledgeable about the Company alcohol and drug policy and procedures.

•Understand and comply with the Company alcohol and drug policy and perform work related activities in an effective and safe manner.

•Be knowledgeable about the use of alcohol and drugs and be able to recognize behaviours and other indicators of the use of alcohol and drugs.

•Understand the progressive discipline policy and how the alcohol and drug policy is integral to it.

•Take action on performance deviations, including removing the worker from a worksite if deemed necessary for the safety of themselves and others.

•Take action on reported or suspected alcohol or drug use by employees.

Employees:

•Report for work free from substances that negatively impact work performance.

•Take responsibility to ensure their own safety and the safety of others.

•Understand and comply with the Company alcohol and drug policy.

•Use prescription and non-prescription drugs responsibly, be aware of side effects and notify their supervisor of any potentially unsafe side effects.

•Encourage peers and co-workers to seek help if they are aware of an alcohol or drug problem