Common use of Policy Overview Clause in Contracts

Policy Overview. The Employer is responsible for maintaining safe, healthy and efficient working conditions for its employees and for protecting the safety and security of its equipment and operations. Being under the influence of any drug or alcohol on the job may pose serious safety and health risks not only to the user but to all those who work with the user. The possession, use or sale of an illegal drug or alcohol in the workplace also poses unacceptable risks for safe, healthful and efficient operations. With these basic objectives in mind, the Employer has established the following Policy with regard to the use, possession or sale of alcohol or drugs.