O-2005-1708-B Passed (original 1990)

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e - 5- e in death or injury to self or others. Safety-sensitive positions requiring the operation of commercial motor vehicles, as defined under 49 C.F.R~ Part 382, are subject to the City of La Porte Commercial Motor Vehicle Substance Abuse Policy. Security-sensitive duties means a position handling or having access to money, negotiable instruments, sensitive information and similar assets that require a high degree of protection. Under the influence means a condition in which a person is affected by the use of a drug and/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, blood, or breath analysis. 5. Education 5.1 Supervisors and other management personnel are to be trained in: a) Detecting the signs and behavior of employees who may be using drugs and/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. 6. Prohibited Activities 6.1 Illegal Drugs and Alcohol a) The use, sale, purchase, transfer, or possession of an illegal drug and/or alcohol by any employee during the course and scope of employment, provided however; this does not prohibit consumption of alcohol on City premises by off-duty employees when served under permit. 6.2 Legal Drugs a) It will be the responsibility of any employee using a potentially impairing legal drug, required for medical treatment or therapy, to inquire of their