Prohibited and Controlled Substances. Drugs shall be defined as narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, cannabis, and alcohol substances whose dissemination is regulated by law or this policy. Over-the-counter and prescription drugs must be evaluated for potential side effects that may impair an employee’s ability to work safely and effectively. Each employee is expected to inform his/her supervisor of any medications taken or prescribed if there is a reasonable cause to believe there will be impairment.
Prohibited and Controlled Substances. Drugs shall be defined as narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, cannabis, and alcohol substances whose dissemination is regulated by law or this policy. With respect to over-the-counter drugs and/or drugs that require a prescription or other written approval from a licensed physician or dentist for their use, it is the responsibility of the employee to review cautionary warnings for potential side effects and inquire of the issuing medical authority as to the potential impact of the drug to impair one's ability to work safely and effectively. Each employee is expected to inform his/her supervisor of such circumstances if there is reasonable cause to believe there will be impairment. The supervisor may require the employee to provide medical documentation from his/her prescribing physician about any medication that may impair the ability to perform the job safely.
Prohibited and Controlled Substances. Drugs shall be defined as narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, cannabis, and alcohol- substances whose dissemination is regulated by law or this policy. With respect to over-the-counter drugs and/or drugs that require a prescription or other written approval from a licensed physician, healthcare provider or dentist for their use, it is the responsibility of the employee to review cautionary warnings for potential side effects and inquire of the issuing medical authority as to the potential impact of the drug to impair one’s ability to work safely and effectively. Each employee is expected to inform their supervisor of such circumstances if there is reasonable cause to believe there will be impairment.
