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Appendix B • We may tram supervisors in their duties related to testing before this program begins. They may also receive annual training to identify behaviors that may indicate a substance problem exists. Supervisors may learn how to refer employees for assistance and /or testing • Everyone may attend annual education sessions Sessions may include sharing assistance resources. • A local clinic will collect urine specimens and conduct breath testing. A laboratory certified by the federal government will analyze urine specimens for drugs. These labs ensure various substances present in an employee are of sufficient quantity to be a danger in the workplace. This system ensures the accuracy and fairness of every test. We also have a medical review officer (MRO), a physician trained in substance abuse, involved. When the MRO receives positive test results, he or she contacts the employee and any appropriate health -care provider or pharmacy. The MRO than can determine whether there is a valid reason for the presence of the drug in the person's system. • Out testing program starts with an initial screening test. If the initial results are positive, the laboratory then uses a second test or confirmatory test. We established cut -off levels for each drug and for alcohol to determine what we will consider a positive test. These levels show the employee didn't just have a little of the substance in his or her system but enough to affect workplace safety and the ability to do the job. These cut -off levels come from federal guidelines and are fair for all employees. Employee education We'll distribute written copies of the Policy. We except everyone to sign it, thus, confirming they received a copy. Later, we may have a qualified person explain why substance use is a workplace problem. He or she may also explain why substance use is a workplace problem. He or she may also explain the effects of various substances, signs /symptoms of substance use, and effects of commonly used drugs in the workplace and how to get help Education aimed at getting everyone to understand the dangers of substance use may occur each year Supervisor training We may train supervisors to recognize substance problems that may endanger the employee and others. They may also learn how to recognize policy violations. Once trained, they will recognize behaviors that may demonstrate an alcohol /drug problem, how to make referrals for help and for testing Drug and alcohol testing We will test for drugs and for alcohol to detect and get employees not to use substances in a way that violates our policy. Testing will also allow us to take appropriate action to correct the situation. Testing Will look for alcohol and the following drugs. • Amphetamines (speed, uppers); • Cocaine; • Marijuana; • Opiates (codeine, heroin, morphine); • Phencyclidine (PCP, "angel dust ") Employee assistance The City of North Olmsted believes in offering assistance to employees with a substance problem. We will offer the following help: we will make available to employees a list of local community resources to turn to for help. This list includes places to go for an assessment and for treatment. 11. When may testing occur? We will test employees for the presence of drugs in the urine and/or alcohol (through saliva, breath and/or blood) under any of the conditions outlined below, A. Post - offer, pre - employment (and /or new hire] drug testing All applicants must undergo a drug test. A contractor whom we designate prior to employment will collect a urine specimen and a federally- certified laboratory will conduct the test. Any offer of employment depends upon satisfactory completion of this examination and /or screening. We and our examining physician will then determine if the applicant can perform the responsibilities of the position,