Common use of PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS/DRUG & ALCOHOL SCREENING Clause in Contracts

PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS/DRUG & ALCOHOL SCREENING. 24.1 Mandatory physical examinations shall include the submission of a specimen for routine analysis and screening for the presence of drugs or alcohol. A mandatory physical examination shall be conducted when: a. There is reasonable suspicion that an Employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on duty. 24.2 In addition, all H-8 Employees operating an ambulance involved in a vehicular accident may be subject to a physical examination, pursuant to the procedures referred to in Section 24.4 below. 24.3 Recognizing that alcoholism and drug abuse are illnesses, it is the City’s policy to prevent substance abuse and to provide Employees with the opportunity to participate in a rehabilitation program. Employees with substance abuse problems are encouraged to seek medical or professional assistance. 24.4 The parties have reached agreement on the Department’s procedures regarding random, post-accident, probation, pre-promotional and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol screening. These procedures are incorporated by reference in this Appendix. The Union has the right to grieve any alleged violation of such procedures; however, nothing in this provision is intended to make discipline related to the use of alcohol or drugs subject to the grievance procedure. The City has the right to advance proposals to amend these procedures during the term of this Appendix, subject to the impasse resolution procedures set forth in the Charter. 24.5 Unless drug and alcohol screening is permitted by the Department’s policies for random, post-accident, probation, pre-promotional or reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol screening or pursuant to a “last chance agreement” between an Employee and the Department, Employees shall not be asked to submit to screening for the presence of drugs or alcohol. 24.6 Any Employee ordered to undergo drug and alcohol screening may request the presence of a Union representative at all times while being examined. However, the inability to secure the presence of a Union representative shall not be cause to delay the screening. 24.7 Any test that is conducted shall be at the City’s expense.