General Policy Regarding Drugs and Alcohol. The use of illegal drugs and the abuse of alcohol and legal drugs by members of the Barberton Fire Department present unacceptable risks to the safety and well-being of the public and of other employees, invite accidents and injuries, and reduce productivity. In addition, such use and abuse violate the reasonable expectations of the public that the City employees who serve and protect them obey the law and be fit and free from the adverse effects of drug and alcohol use. In the interests of employing persons who are fully fit and capable of performing their jobs, and for the safety and well-being of employees and residents, the parties hereby establish a screening program implementing the stated policy regarding drug and alcohol use by employees and potential employees of the Barberton Fire Department. Contained herein is the policy and program of the City of Barberton and the Barberton Fire Department, as specifically applied to members of the Barberton Fire Department. The Fire Department has the responsibility to provide a safe work environment as well as a paramount interest in protecting the public by ensuring its employees are physically and emotionally fit to perform their duties. Possession, sale or transfer of illegal drugs, cannabis or non-prescribed controlled substances by Department members is strictly prohibited on or off duty. Violation of these policies will result in disciplinary action up to and including discharge.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
General Policy Regarding Drugs and Alcohol. The use of illegal drugs and the abuse of alcohol and legal drugs by members of the Barberton Evanston Fire Department present unacceptable risks to the safety and well-well- being of other employees and the public and of other employeespublic, invite accidents and injuries, and reduce productivity. In addition, such use and abuse violate the reasonable expectations of the public that the City employees who serve and protect them obey the law and be fit and free from the adverse effects of drug and alcohol use. In the interests of employing persons who are fully fit and capable of performing their jobs, and for the safety and well-being of employees and residents, the parties hereby establish a screening program implementing the stated policy regarding drug and alcohol use by employees and potential employees of the Barberton Evanston Fire Department. Contained herein is the policy and program of the City of Barberton Evanston and the Barberton Evanston Fire Department, as specifically applied to members of the Barberton Evanston Fire Department. The Fire Department has the responsibility to provide a safe work environment as well as a paramount interest in protecting the public by ensuring its employees are physically and emotionally fit to perform their dutiesjobs at all times. PossessionFor these reasons, the abuse of prescribed drugs, the abuse of alcohol or the use, possession, sale or transfer of illegal drugs, cannabis or non-prescribed controlled substances by Department members is strictly prohibited on or off duty. Violation of these policies will result in disciplinary action up to and including discharge.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
General Policy Regarding Drugs and Alcohol. The use of illegal drugs and the abuse of alcohol and legal drugs by members of the Barberton Evanston Fire Department present unacceptable risks to the safety and well-being of other employees and the public and of other employeespublic, invite accidents and injuries, and reduce productivity. In addition, such use and abuse violate the reasonable expectations of the public that the City employees who serve and protect them obey the law and be fit and free from the adverse effects of drug and alcohol use. In the interests of employing persons who are fully fit and capable of performing their jobs, and for the safety and well-being of employees and residents, the parties hereby establish a screening program implementing the stated policy regarding drug and alcohol use by employees and potential employees of the Barberton Evanston Fire Department. Contained herein is the policy and program of the City of Barberton Evanston and the Barberton Evanston Fire Department, as specifically applied to members of the Barberton Evanston Fire Department. The Fire Department has the responsibility to provide a safe work environment as well as a paramount interest in protecting the public by ensuring its employees are physically and emotionally fit to perform their dutiesjobs at all times. PossessionFor these reasons, the abuse of prescribed drugs, the abuse of alcohol or the use, possession, sale or transfer of illegal drugs, cannabis or non-prescribed controlled substances by Department members is strictly prohibited on or off duty. Violation of these policies will result in disciplinary action up to and including discharge.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement