Authorized Use of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medication. Drivers using prescription or over-the-counter medication are responsible for being aware of any potential effects such medications may have on their ability to perform their duties. If a driver uses a controlled substance pursuant to a doctor’s prescription that will adversely affect the driver’s ability to perform safety-sensitive functions, the driver must immediately inform the immediate supervisor of this medication, as well as the doctor’s opinion. The prohibition against alcohol use also includes medication that contains alcohol.
Authorized Use of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medication. Covered employees using prescription or over-the-counter medication are responsible for being aware of any potential effects such medication may have on their ability to safely perform their duties. If a covered employee uses a controlled substance pursuant to a doctor’s prescription, the employee must immediately inform the Transportation Supervisor of this medication, as well as the doctor’s opinion as to whether the medication will adversely affect the employee’s ability to perform a safety-sensitive function. The Roscommon Area Public Schools reserve its right to obtain an independent medical opinion to determine if the medication produces hazardous effects to impede the employee’s ability to safely perform his/her duties. If such a determination is made, the employee’s duties may be temporarily subject to restriction or reassignment, as appropriate, during the period medication is prescribed. VOLUNTARY REQUESTS FOR ALCOHOL/SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING/TREATMENT Any covered employee who voluntarily requests alcohol or substance abuse counseling through the Roscommon Area Public Schools before being tested or being requested to be tested, shall be referred to a substance abuse professional to determine what assistance, if any, the employee needs in resolving problems associated with alcohol misuse and/or controlled substances use. The covered employee will not be disciplined but must:
