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DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM Program Administrators ScreenSafe Inc . 877-727-3369 1

Our National Substance Abuse Problem • The Social Costs of illicit drug abuse add up to $110 billion each year • U.S. drug users spend substantially more than $63.2 billion annually to purchase drugs • There are more than 1 million drug arrests each year - half of all arrestees test positive for illicit drug use 2

Drug Use and Alcohol Abuse: Consequences 1.4 million arrests for driving while intoxicated 4 in 10 fatal motor vehicle accidents involve alcohol 3

Drug Use and Alcohol Abuse: Consequences Among employed adults, the highest rates of current drug use and heavy drinking are reported by; White, non-Hispanic males • • 18-25 years old 4

Drug Use and Alcohol Abuse: Prevalence According to the 2009 Household survey, 74.6 % of those who used illegal drugs in the past month are employed. 5

Illicit Drug Use by Industry • By occupation, the highest rates of current drug use and heavy drinking were reported by those employed as • Food preparation workers, waiters, waitresses and bartenders (19%) • Construction workers (14%) • Service occupations (13%) • Transportation/material moving workers (10%). 6

Postal Service Study A U.S. Postal Service study indicated that employees who tested positive on their pre-employment drug test were :  77% more likely to be discharged within the first three years of employment  absent from work 66% more often than those who tested negative. 7

Postal Service Study The study estimated that the U.S. Postal Service would have saved approximately $52 million within two years, if it had just screened out positive job applicants. 8

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM Roofing Industry labor and management program to address the problems caused by drug and alcohol in the workplace. Sponsored By United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local 11 And Chicagoland Roofing Council Administered by ScreenSafe, Inc. 9

Goals and Objectives Recognition of the problem; Development of a comprehensive policy; Educate Individuals; Promote the Member/Employee Assistance Program, MAP/EAP; Implement a fair and respectful drug testing program that conforms to Federal drug testing standards. 10

Policy Requirements and Prohibitions The use of alcohol or drugs by employees during working hours on the job site or on company property (including company vehicles) is absolutely prohibited . Individuals are required to submit to drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance with this policy. 11

Policy Requirements and Prohibitions No individual will be tested for alcohol unless a reasonable suspicion exists that the person is under the influence of alcohol, or they are involved in an OSHA recordable on the job accident. Participants will be required to take an alcohol test by way of evidential breath testing device (breathalyzer). Individuals subject to this policy continue to have access to the usual protections provided as part of their union membership. 12

Policy Requirements and Prohibitions All United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local 11 will be subject to this program. Individuals will be selected randomly from the 50% pool at minimum of once every 2 years. Individuals who complete the testing process will not be returned to the 50% pool until after the 2 year cycle. At the same time there will be an ongoing 10% pool. 13

Testing Procedures Names picked from the random pool. ScreenSafe refers to the union/contractor to find where union member is working. Designated (Company or Union) Representative is called and informed to expect a fax/email regarding individuals being tested. 14

Testing Procedures ScreenSafe makes calls to Designated Representative in the AM. Designated Representative faxes/emails Notification Form back to ScreenSafe 15

Testing Procedures Forms sent to Designated Representative:  Roofing Industry Drug-Free Workplace Program Information Sheet  Employee Notification Form  List of Testing Sites 16

Testing Procedures By the end of the business day, the Designated Representative informs Individual that his/her name has been selected. Individuals are given until end of next business day to take test. Individuals are given one hour off with regular pay and fringe benefits by their employer. 17

Testing Procedures If the test is negative, no further action is taken. If the test is positive, the Medical Review Officer (MRO) calls individual to validate reason for positive. If no valid reason found, the individual is in violation of policy. 18

Testing Procedures Testing will also be done when there is “reasonable suspicion”. Accelerated testing (follow-up) takes place (based on MAP recommendation) once a Individual is non-compliant and has returned to work. 19

Testing Procedures - Safeguards All testing sites are DHHS approved Integrity of specimens insured by utilization of one collection procedure at all sites All labs have DHHS certification and are NIDA approved All positives confirmed by GC/MS MRO reviews all drug test positives 20

Testing Procedures – Safeguards Urine samples separated into two containers at time of collection Other forms of testing for Individuals with confirmed medical conditions Blind testing 21

Policy Violations Policy Violations can include;  Having a positive test result.  Failing to take a test as scheduled  Failing to keep a scheduled appointment with MAP or  Failing to participate in and/or complete the assigned treatment or education program 22

Policy Violations Policy Violations can include (continued);  Substituting another substance or specimen  Providing a dilute specimen for a second time without a valid medical explanation  Providing a urine specimen which shows the presence of an adulterant 23

Consequences Upon a first positive test;  Individual will be referred to the EAP for evaluation  Individual must begin recommended treatment or education program  Individual will mostly be returned to work prior to program completion The Individual will be placed in a one year accelerated testing program. If the individual decides not to follow the MAP recommendations, on the first non-compliant the individual may wait out 30 days and retest with a negative drop. During the 30 day wait out the individual can not be worked by a contractor and ineligible for 24 referral.

Consequences Upon a second positive test;  Individual will be referred to the MAP for evaluation  Individual must begin recommended treatment or education program  Individual will be suspended from employment for 30 days The Individual will be placed in a one year accelerated testing program. 25

Consequences Upon a third positive test within a two- year period from the preceding (second);  Individual will be referred to the MAP for evaluation  Individual must begin recommended treatment or education program  Individual will suspended from employment for 1 year and must complete the treatment or education program The Individual will be placed in a one year accelerated testing program upon return. The Individual will be required to sign a “Participant Acknowledgement Letter" between him/herself and the Program. 26

Consequence Procedures ScreenSafe informs the Designated Representative from the employer and the Local that the Individual is non-compliant and must be removed from the worksite immediately and can not return until they receive a release from ScreenSafe. Individuals will receive written notice confirming their non-compliance and providing them with information to assist them in returning to compliance. 27

Testing Occasions – Traveling Craftsperson These provisions will apply to those individuals working as a traveler in Local 11 jurisdiction. All traveling craftpersons will be subject to:  Initial testing  Random testing –10% pool Craftsperson will be allowed to report to work immediately after providing a urine specimen for testing. 28

Post-Accident Testing Post accident testing may be done when employees are involved in a work related accident or incident that results in a fatality, a lost time injury, OSHA recordable incident or significant property damage or monetary loss. Post Accident testing is done at the employers expense and the employer is entitled to the results. 29

A Non-Compliant Contractor Will be subject to the following  The Local and Contractors Association will be notified  Prohibited from hiring union members  Will be subject to the withdraw of their men by the Union  A minimum $2,500.00 fine  Undergo a payroll audit to be paid for by the contractor  If an Arbitration is necessary all costs shall be borne by the non-prevailing party. 30

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