Appendix D

Drug Free Workplace

Whitman County Recognizes alcohol and drug abuse as potential health, safety and security problems. Whitman County expects all employees to assist in maintaining a work environment free from the effects of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances. Compliance with this substance abuse policy is made a condition of employment.

I. Whitman County prohibits employees from the unlawful manufacture, dispensing, possession, use distribution, or purchase of non-prescribed drugs and intoxicants on County premises and from working under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or intoxicants during working hours.

II. Employees are required to report to their jobs in an appropriate mental and physical condition, ready to work. If an employee may be impaired because of taking medication according to a doctor’s prescription, he is expected to discuss it with his/her supervisor before commencing work that day.

III. Any employee who is convicted of any violation of any criminal drug statute (including misdemeanors) for a violation occurring on Whitman County property or time shall notify his or her supervisor within five (5) days of the date of conviction. A conviction includes any finding or guilty (including one agreed to by the employee), or pleas of no contest and/or any imposition of a fine, jail sentence, or other penalty.

IV. Employees who have an alcohol or drug abuse problem are strongly encouraged to seek assistance through any programs offered through the county’s health carriers or the Employees’ Assistance Program. Any violation of this substance abuse policy will result in discipline up to, and including discharge.

V. Drug Abuse Education Program. Through its Wellness Program, the County will utilize all available County resources, such as provided through the Alcoholism Center and Health Department to educate employees as to the dangers of drug abuse.

Section: C Subject: Drug Free Workplace

Revised: June, 1992 Page: C-4