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792 - Rood Union <br />c.An employee utilizing prescribed and/or "over-the-counter" medication(s) that could <br />adversely affect job safety or performance must immediately report that fact to the <br />employee's supervisor. Knowledge of cautions and warnings printed on the medication <br />container label are the sole responsibility of the employee. <br />ln the event the employee does notify the Employer prior to, or immediately upon <br />reporting to work, of the fact that such medication is being taken or will be taken, but <br />does not immediately submit a physician's release, the Employer may determine that <br />the effects of any over-the-counter or prescribed medication may, under the <br />circumstances, impair the employee's ability to safely, properly, and effectively perform <br />the employee's duties and may decline to permit the employee to work until the effects <br />of the medication subside to an acceptable level. The Employer may also find alternate <br />suitable assignments, including those within the bargaining unit that do not pose a risk <br />to the employee and/or others. <br />tn cases where the employee is instructed by the Employer to remain off work due to <br />the possible side effects of over-the-counter or prescription medication, the employee <br />may utilize earned, but unused PTO leave benefits in accordance with the terms of this <br />Agreement. <br />Violation of this Article of the Agreement will result in disciplinary action which may <br />include discharge. <br />Current Employee Substance Abuse Testing: The applicable substance abuse testing procedures <br />outlined below will be initiated if one (1) or more of the following events occur: <br />A.Management personnel concludes through objective observation, investigation, and <br />evaluation that an employee is under the influence or impaired by the use of alcohol, <br />drugs, and/or controlled substances; and this conclusion is confirmed by another <br />supervisor, elected official or department head; <br />Where an employee is involved in any accident due to the action, inaction, or <br />inattention of the employee; <br />Where the Employer receives reliable information regarding involvement by the <br />employee with alcohol and/or controlled substances based upon personal knowledge of <br />another individual (such as other employees of the County, the medical community, law <br />enforcement personnel, or resident of the County); <br />D. Due to random testing pursuant to federal law <br />All relevant facts pertaining to an investigation conducted pursuant to the above provisions will <br />be documented in writing and preserved for future reference by the County and the Union. <br />22.4 Substance Abuse Testing Procedures <br />The Employer shall provide the employee with a written checklist containing reference <br />to the following information: <br />22.3 <br />B <br />c <br />A. <br />22