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e e impairment are examples of "reasonable belief" situations. 4.8 Under the' influence means a condition in which a person is affected by a drug or alcohol in any detectable manner. The symptoms of influence are not confined to those consistent with misbehavior, nor to obvious impairment of physical or mental ability, such as slurred speech or difficulty in maintaining balance. A determination of being under the influence can be established by a professional opinion, a scientifically valid test, such as urinalysis or blood analysis, and in some cases by the opinion of a layperson. 4.9 Contract employee in a designated position means a person who performs safety-sensitive or security- sensitive duties or who is hired to perform duties that are expected to extend beyond ten (10) working days. Examples of safety-sensitive duties include operation of motor vehicles, heavy equipment and machinery, and any duty that involves risk of injury to the employee, co-workers or the public. Examples of security- sensitive duties include handling or having access to money, negotiable instruments, sensitive information and similar assets that require a high degree of protection. 5 . EDUCATION 5.1 Supervisors and other management personnel are to be trained in: a. detecting the signs and behavior of individuals who may be using drugs or alcohol in violation of this policy. b. intervening in situations that may involve violations of this policy. c. recognizing the above activities as a direct job responsibility. 5.2 Employees and designated contract employees are to be informed of: a. the health and safety dangers associated with drug and alcohol use. b. the provisions of this policy.