Drug and Alcohol Policy
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Purpose or Objective The objective of this Policy is to provide standards and guidelines that support the Company’s commitment to maintain a safe and healthy workplace, free from the negative effects of alcohol, drug or other substance use. This Policy is one more component of our overall health and safety program, and is being implemented to complement the Employee and Family Assistance program (EFAP), wellness programs and other safety initiatives in the workplace. The Company is committed to complying with health, safety and environmental policies of all relevant legislation including Part III of The Saskatchewan Employment Act (Occupational Health and Safety) and the accompanying Regulations as well as all the Company’s policies and practices. The Company is committed to protecting the health and safety of Employees, contractors, customers and the general public, both in the workplace, and in the community in which we operate. The inappropriate use or abuse of drugs, alcohol and/or medications adversely affects workplace safety, and introduces unacceptable safety risks, as well as reducing productivity and impacting the well-being of Employees, their families, customers and the general public. The Company’s goal is to minimize safety risks by addressing the inappropriate possession and use and abuse of drugs, alcohol and medications in the workplace. The Company seeks to do this through increased Employee awareness and an emphasis on individual responsibility. Clear communication of the Policy's objectives, assistance towards rehabilitation, and leading by example, will help the Company and its Employees to create the safe and healthy work environment that is necessary for a high performing organization. Employees affected by this Policy will receive: • respectful and individual consideration • testing (where applicable) conducted in a discrete and private manner • the highest level of confidentiality possible Application and Scope of Policy This Policy applies to all Employees working for the Company in all circumstances including when Employees are conducting Company Business or attending a Company Site. B. One of the tools used in this Policy is alcohol and drug testing. The Company recognizes that alcohol and drug tests do not necessarily demonstrate or establish if an Employee is Fit for Work/Duty nor do they necessarily reveal a Substance Use Disorder. A verified positive alcohol and/or drug test only means that there is a drug
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