O92-51 ORDINANCE 092-//
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ARTICLE I. CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION, BY
CREATING A NEW SECTION 2-19 ENTITLED "DRUG
FREE WORK PLACE PROGRAM" IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH
A DRUG FREE WORK PLACE PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR
DEFINITIONS, GENERAL PROCEDURES, POLICY
REQUIREMENTS, CONFIDENTIALITY; PROVIDING THAT
EACH AND EVERY OTHER PROVISION OF CHAPTER 2
NOT HEREIN SPECIFICALLY AMENDED SHALL REMAIN
IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY
ENACTED; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS,
SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature has set forth its
legislative intent to promote drug-free work places in order
that employers in the state be afforded the opportunity to
maximize their levels of productivity, and established program
requirements in Section 440.101 and 440.102 of the Florida
Statutes (1992) (the "Act"); and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Boynton
Beach, Florida, deems it to be in the best interests of the
citizens of the City of Boynton Beach and its employees to
create and maintain a drug free work place without
jeopardizing the job security of valued, but troubled
employees and desires to hereby establish a drug free work
place program as set forth herein below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby
ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are
hereby made a specific part of this Ordinance.
Section 2. Article I. Chapter 2. Administration, is
hereby amended by creating a new Section 2-19, entitled "Drug
Free Work Place", as set forth in Composite Exhibit "A"
attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.
Section 3. That each and every other provision of
Chapter 2. Article I. not herein specifically amended shall
remain in full force and effect as previously enacted.
Section 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 5. Should any section or provision of this
Ordinance or any portion thereof be declared by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not
affect the remainder of this ordinance.
Section 6. Specific authority is hereby given to
codify this ordinance.
Section 7. This ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon passage.
FIRST READING this ~ day of October, 1992.
SECOND READING AND FINAL PAS SAGE this c~69 day of
October, 1992.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
wce~ .~¥or ~ /
C o~~er
Co~ss~onor ~
ATTEST:
Citt~ Clerk
!Corporate Seal)
DRUG.WKP
10/2/92
COMPOSITE EXHIBIT "A"
POLICY STATEMENT
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDE A SAFE WORK
ENVIRONMENT FOR ITS EMPLOYEES, OUR COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE IS A NATIONAL PROBLEM WHICH IMPAIRS THE HEALTH
AND SAFETY OF EMPLOYEES, PROMOTES CRIME AND HARMS OUR
COMMUNITY. THE CITY IS ADDRESSING THIS PROBLEM BY INSTITUTING
A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE IS A COMPLEX, YET TREATABLE DISEASE. THE
ULTIMATE GOAL OF THIS POLICY IS TO BALANCE OUR RESPECT FOR
INDIVIDUAL PRIVACY WITH OUR NEED TO KEEP A SAFE, PRODUCTIVE
DRUG FREE ENVIRONMENT. OUR INTENTION IS TO PREVENT AND TREAT
SUBSTANCE ABUSE. WE WOULD LIKE TO ENCOURAGE THOSE WHO USE
DRUGS OR ABUSE ALCOHOL TO SEEK HELP IN OVERCOMING THEIR
PROBLEM. THE CITY CONSIDERS SUBSTANCE ABUSE TO BE AN UNSAFE
AND COUNTER PRODUCTIVE WORK PRACTICE.
THE CITY'S POLICY IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FLORIDA DRUG FREE
WORKPLACE PROGRAM AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 440.102, FLORIDA
STATUTES AND RULE 38F-9.001, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.
TO ENSURE A WORK PLACE FREE FROM THE INFLUENCE OF ILLEGAL
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ABUSE THE FOLLOWING POLICY HAS BEEN
ESTABLISHED.
IT IS THE POLICY OF THE CITY THAT AN EMPLOYEE FOUND WITH THE
PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ILLEGAL DRUGS IN HIS/HER SYSTEM, IN
POSSESSION OF, USING, SELLING TRADING OR OFFERING FOR SALE
ILLEGAL DRUGS OR ALCOHOL DURING WORKING HOURS, MAY BE SUBJECT
TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION UP TO AND INCLUDING'TERMINATION~ (CITY
SPONSORED ACTIVITIES WHICH MAY INCLUDE THE SERVICE OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PROVISION).
AN EMPLOYEE REPORTING FOR WORK VISIBLY IMPAIRED IS UNABLE TO
PROPERLY PERFORM REQUIRED DUTIES AND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO
WORK. IF POSSIBLE, THE SUPERVISOR SHOULD FIRST SEEK ANOTHER
SUPERVISOR'S OPINION OF THE EMPLOYEES STATUS. THEN THE
SUPERVISOR SHOULD CONSULT PRIVATELY WITH THE EMPLOYEE WITH THE
OBSERVATION, TO RULE OUT ANY PROBLEM(S) THAT MAY HAVE BEEN
CAUSED BY PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
1
ATTACHMENT A
IF, IN THE OPINION OF THE SUPERVISOR, THE EMPLOYEE IS
CONSIDERED IMPAIRED, THE EMPLOYEE SHOULD BE SENT HOME, AFTER
DRUG TESTING BY A MEDICAL FACILITY, BY TAXI OR OTHER SAFE
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE, DEPENDING ON THE DETERMINATION OF
THE OBSERVED IMPAIRMENT, ACCOMPANIED BY THE SUPERVISOR OR
ANOTHER EMPLOYEE, IF NECESSARY. AN IMPAIRED EMPLOYEE SHOULD
NOT BE ALLOWED TO DRIVE.
THE PRESCRIBED TEST DIRECTION FORM SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE
SUPERVISOR.
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS PRESCRIBED BY THE EMPLOYEE'S PHYSICIAN MAY
BE TAKEN DURING WORKING HOURS. THE EMPLOYEE SHALL NOTIFY THE
SUPERVISOR IF THE USE OF PROPERLY PRESCRIBED DRUGS WILL AFFECT
THE EMPLOYEE'S WORK PERFORMANCE. ABUSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CITY'S SUPERVISORS TO COUNSEL
WITH AN EMPLOYEE WHENEVER THEY SEE CHANGES IN PERFORMANCE
THAT SUGGEST AN EMPLOYEE PROBLEM. THE SUPERVISOR MAY SUGGEST
THAT THE EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY SEEK HELP FROM THE EMPLOYEE
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OR DECIDE THAT THE SEVERITY OF THE OBSERVED
PROBLEM IS SUCH THAT A FORMAL REFERRAL TO THE EAP SHOULD BE
MADE.
DEFINITIONS
A. ALCOHOL MEANS ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL) AND INCLUDES
DISTILLED SPIRITS, WINE, MALT BEVERAGES AND INTOXICATING
LIQUORS.
B. ALCOHOL ABUSE - AN EMPLOYEE SHALL BE DETERMINED TO BE
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL IF THE EMPLOYEE'S NORMAL
FACULTIES ARE IMPAIRED DUE TO THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL OR
THE EMPLOYEE BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL IS 0.04 OR HIGHER.
C. ILLEGAL DRUGS MEANS ANY DRUG(S) WHICH IS NOT LEGALLY
OBTAINABLE, WHICH MAY BE LEGALLY OBTAINABLE BUT HAS NOT BEEN
LEGALLY OBTAINED OR WHICH IS BEING USED IN A MANNER OR FOR A
PURPOSE OTHER THAN AS PRESCRIBED.
D. DRUGS MEANS ALCOHOL, AMPHETAMINES, CANNABINOIDS, COCAINE,
PHENCYCLIDINE (PCP), HALLUCINOGENS, SYNTHETIC NARCOTICS,
DESIGNER DRUGS, OR A METABOLITE OF ANY OF THE SUBSTANCES
LISTED ABOVE.
E. LEGAL DRUG MEANS PRESCRIBED DRUGS AND OVER THE COUNTER
2
DRUGS WHICH HAVE BEEN LEGALLY OBTAINED AND ARE BEING USED
SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THEY WERE PRESCRIBED OR
MANUFACTURED.
F. JOB APPLICANT MEANS A PERSON WHO HAS APPLIED FOR A
POSITION WITH THE CITY AND HAS BEEN OFFERED EMPLOYMENT
CONDITIONED UPON SUCCESSFULLY PASSING A DRUG TEST.
G. EMPLOYEE MEANS AN INDIVIDUAL WHO WORKS FOR THE CITY AND
RECEIVES COMPENSATION.
H. DRUG TESTING MEANS ANY CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL OR PHYSICAL
INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING THE
PRESENCE OF A ILLEGAL DRUG OR ITS METABOLITES, INCLUDING
ALCOHOL.
(1). DRUG TESTING MAY REQUIRE THE COLLECTION OF
BLOOD, URINE, BREATH, SALIVA OR HAIR OF AN EMPLOYEE OR JOB
APPLICANT.
· INITIAL DRUG TEST MEANS A SCREENING PROCEDURE OF THE
BLOOD AND URINE OF EMPLOYEES AND JOB APPLICANTS FOR THE
PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL AND ILLEGAL DRUGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
FLORIDA DRUG FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATE FLORIDA
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES. ALL LEVELS EQUAL TO OR EXCEEDING THE
FOLLOWING SHALL BE REPORTED AS POSITIVE:
ALCOHOL 0.04 G%
AMPHETAMINES 1,000 NG/ML
CANNABINOIDS 100 NG/ML
COCAINE 300 NG/ML
PHENCYCLIDINE 25 NG/ML
METHAQUALONE 300 NG/ML
OPIATES 300 NG/ML
BARBITURATES 300 NG/ML
BENZODIAZEPINES 300 NG/ML
SYNTHETIC NARCOTICS:
METHADONE 300 NG/ML
PROPOXYPHENE 300 NG/ML
J. CONFIRMATION TEST MEANS A SECOND TEST OF ALL SPECIMENS
IDENTIFIED AS POSITIVE ON AN INITIAL TEST IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE FLORIDA DRUG FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATE
FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE RULES. ALL LEVELS EQUAL TO OR
EXCEEDING THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE REPORTED AS POSITIVE:
ALCOHOL 0.04 G%
CANNABINOIDS 15 NG/ML
COCAINE 150 NG/ML
PHENCYCLIDINE 25 NG/ML
METHAQUALONE 150 NG/ML
OPIATES 300 NG/ML
BARBITURATES 150 NG/ML
BENZODIAZEPINES 150 NG/ML
SYNTHETIC NARCOTICS:
3
METHADONE 150 NG/ML
PROPOXYPHENE 150 NG/ML
K. DRUG TESTING METHODOLOGY
SPECIMENS FOR DRUG TESTING WILL BE COLLECTED, HANDLED,
MAINTAINED AND TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FLORIDA DRUG FREE
WORKPLACE PROGRAM AND THE APPROPRIATE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.
URINE WILL BE USED FOR THE INITIAL AND CONFIRMATION TESTS FOR
ALL DRUGS EXCEPT ALCOHOL. BLOOD WILL BE USED FOR THE INITIAL
AND CONFIRMATION TESTS FOR ALCOHOL.
L. POSITIVE CONFIRMED TEST OR CONFIRMATION TEST MEANS A
SECOND PROCEDURE WHICH CONFIRMS A POSITIVE RESULT FROM AN
INITIAL DRUG TEST.
M. MEDICAL REVIEW OFFICER (MRO) MEANS A LICENSED PHYSICIAN
WITH KNOWLEDGE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, PHARMACOLOGY AND
TOXICOLOGY OF DRUGS, WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RECEIVING AND
REVIEWING ALL POSITIVE CONFIRMED TEST RESULTS AND WHO IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO TEST POSITIVE
IN A CONFIRMATION TEST TO INQUIRE ABOUT POSSIBLE MEDICATIONS
WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED A POSITIVE RESULT.
N. PRESCRIPTION OR NON PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION MEANS A DRUG
OR MEDICATION OBTAINED PURSUANT TO A PRESCRIPTION AS DEFINED
BY SECTION 893.02, FLORIDA STATUTES, OR A MEDICATION THAT IS
AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO A FEDERAL OR STATE LAW FOR GENERAL
DISTRIBUTION AND USE WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION IN THE TREATMENT
OF HUMAN DISEASES, AILMENTS OR INJURIES.
O. REASONABLE SUSPICION DRUG TESTING MEANS DRUG TESTING
BASED ON A BELIEF THAT AN EMPLOYEE IS USING OR HAS USED DRUGS
IN IOLATION OF THIS POLICY DRAWN FROM SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE AND
DOCUMENTED FACTS AND REASONABLE INFERENCES DRAWN FROM THOSE
FACTS IN LIGHT OF EXPERIENCE. AMONG OTHER THINGS, SUCH FACTS
AND INFERENCES MAY BE BASED UPON:
(1). OBSERVABLE PHENOMENA WHILE AT WORK, SUCH AS
DIRECT OBSERVATION OF DRUG USE OR OF THE PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS OR
MANIFESTATIONS OF BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ADRUG.
(2). ABNORMAL CONDUCT OR ERRATIC BEHAVIOR WHILE AT
WORK OR A SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION OF WORK PERFORMANCE,
EITHER OR BOTH OF WHICH ARE RECOGNIZED SYMPTOMS OF ALCOHOL OR
DRUG ABUSE AND WHICH ARE NOT ADEQUATELY EXPLAINED BY THE
EMPLOYEE OR ARE NOT RELATED TO THE .EMPLOYEE'S WORKING
CONDITIONS.
(3). A REPORT OF DRUG USE, PROVIDED BY A RELIABLE
AND CREDIBLE SOURCE, WHICH HAS BEEN INDEPENDENTLY
CORROBORATED. (TEST DIRECTION FORM SHALL BE USED)
4
(4). EVIDENCE THAT AN EMPLOYEE HAS TAMPERED WITH A
DRUG TEST DURING HIS EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CURRENT EMPLOYER.
(5). INFORMATION THAT AN EMPLOYEE HAS CAUSED, OR
CONTRIBUTED TO, AN ACCIDENT WHILE AT WORK.
(6). EVIDENCE THAT AN EMPLOYEE HAS USED, POSSESSED,
SOLD, SOLICITED, OR TRANSFERRED DRUGS, WHILE WORKING OR WHILE
ON THE CITY'S PREMISES OR WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE,
MACHINERY, OR EQUIPMENT OF THE CITY.
P. SPECIMEN MEANS A TISSUE R PRODUCT'OF THE HUMAN BODY
INCLUDING BLOOD, URINE, SALIVA, HAIR, CAPABLE OF REVEALING THE
PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR ILLEGAL DRUGS OR THEIR METABOLITES.
GENERAL PROCEDURES
A. TYPES OF TESTING
IN ORDER TOMAINTAIN A DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT,
THE CITY WILL TEST FOR THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS IN
THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES:
(1). JOB APPLICANTS: ALL JOB APPLICANTS WHO HAVE BEEN
OFFERED A POSITION OF EMPLOYMENT ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE A DRUG
AND ALCOHOL TEST.
(2). REASONABLE SUSPICION: ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE
DETERMINED TO BE UNDER REASONABLE SUSPICION OF DRUG OR ALCOHOL
USE (AS DEFINED HEREIN), ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE A DRUG AND
ALCOHOL TEST.
(3). FITNESS FOR DUTY: ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE SUBJECT TO
A ROUTINE FITNESS FOR DUTY MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS ARE REQUIRED
TO TAKE A DRUG AND ALCOHOL TEST AS PART OF THEIR MEDICAL
EXAMINATION.
(4). FOLLOW-UP: ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE BEEN REFERRED TO
AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OR REHABILITATION PROGRAM BY
THE CITY FOR DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL ABUSE ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE
DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTS ON A QUARTERLY, SEMI ANNUAL OR ANNUAL
BASIS FOR TWO YEARS AFTER RETURN TO WORK.
(5). POST ACCIDENT OR INJURY: EMPLOYEES WHO ARE INVOLVED
IN A JOB RELATED ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT, AND APPEAR TO BE
CONTRIBUTORY, WHICH RESULTS OR MIGHT HAVE RESULTED IN BODILY
INJURY OR PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE.
B. CONSEQUENCES OF REFUSING A DRUG TEST
(1). AN EMPLOYEE WHO REFUSES TO SUBMIT TO A DRUG TEST
WILL BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINE, UP TO AND INCLUDING
TERMINATION. AN EMPLOYEE WHO REFUSES TO SUBMIT TO
5
A DRUG TEST ALSO WILL FORFEIT HIS ELIGIBILITY FOR
ALL WORKER'S COMPENSATION MEDICAL AND INDEMNITY
BENEFITS.
(2). A JOB APPLICANT WHO REFUSES TO SUBMIT TO A DRUG TEST
WILL NOT BE HIRED.
C. ACTIONS FOLLOWING A POSITIVE CONFIRMED TEST
THE CITY MAY INSTITUTE DISCIPLINARY ACTION, UP TO AND
INCLUDING TERMINATION, FOR ANY EMPLOYEE WHO HAS A POSITIVE,
CONFIRMED DRUG TEST.
D. CONFIDENTIALITY
CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS CONCERNING DRUG TESTING WILL
BE MAINTAINED EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH
THIS POLICY. ALL INFORMATION, REPORTS, MEMOS AND DRUG TEST
REPORTS, WRITTEN OR OTHERWISE, RECEIVED BY THE CITY THROUGH
THE DRUG TESTING PROGRAM WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL AS PROVIDED
BY LAW.
THE CITY, EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, LABORATORIES, DRUG
AND ALCOHOL REHABILITATION PROGRAMS WHO RECEIVE OR HAVE ACCESS
TO INFORMATION CONCERNING DRUG TEST RESULTS SHALL KEEP ALL
INFORMATION CONFIDENTIAL. NO SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE
RELEASED UNLESS THERE IS A VOLUNTARY WRITTEN CONSENT, SIGNED
BY AN EMPLOYEE OR JOB APPLICANT, EXCEPT WHERE SUCH RELEASE IS
COMPELLED BY A COURT PURSUANT TO AN APPEAL TAKEN UNDER THIS
SECTION, OR WHERE DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY A PROFESSIONAL OR
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARD IN A RELATED DISCIPLINARY
PROCEEDING.
THE CITY WILL MAINTAIN RECORDS CONCERNING DRUG TESTING
SEPARATE AND APART FROM AN EMPLOYEE'S OR JOB APPLICANT'S
PERSONNEL FILE. INFORMATION ON DRUG TESTING RESULTS SHALL NOT
BE RELEASED IN ANY CRIMINAL HEARING.
E. REPORTING OF USE OF MEDICATION
EMPLOYEES AND JOB APPLICANTS MAY CONFIDENTIALLY REPORT
THE USE OF PRESCRIPTION OR NON PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION BOTH
BEFORE AND AFTER HAVING A DRUG TEST. A FORM FOR REPORTING
MEDICATION USE IS ATTACHED.
F. NOTICE OF COMMON MEDICATIONS
A LIST OF THE MOST COMMON MEDICATIONS, BY BRAND NAME OR
COMMON NAME, AS APPLICABLE, AS WELL AS BY CHEMICAL NAME,
WHICH MAY ALTER OR AFFECT A DRUG TEST IS ATTACHED.
EMPLOYEES AND JOB APPLICANTS SHOULD REVIEW THIS LIST
PRIOR TO SUBMITTING TO A DRUG TEST.
G. MEDICATION INFORMATION
AN EMPLOYEE OR JOB APPLICANT MAY CONSULT WITH THE TESTING
LABORATORY FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING
PRESCRIPTION AND NON PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION.
H. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
REFER TO THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGR3%M POLICY FOR THE
NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE CURRENT
PROVIDER.
OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE ARE:
1 800 - 356-9996 AL-ANON
1 800 - 527-5344 AMERICAN COUNCIL OF
ALCOHOLISM HELPLINE 1 800 - COCAINE COCAINE HOTLINE
1 800 - NCA-CALL NATIONAL COUNCIL ON
ALCOHOLISM
1 800 - 662-HELP NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DRUG
ABUSE
HOTLINE
1 800 - 843-4971 NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DRUG
ABUSE
HOTLINE
I. DRUGS TO BE TESTED
DRUGS THAT WILL BE TESTED ARE AS FOLLOWS:
A. ALCOHOL, INCLUDING DISTILLED SPIRITS, WINE, MALT
BEVERAGES AND INTOXICATING LIQUORS
B. AMPHETAMINES
C. CANNABINOIDS
D. COCAINE
E. PHENCYCLIDINE (PCP)
F. HALLUCINOGENS
G. METHAQUALONE
H. OPIATES
I. BARBITURATES
J. BENZODIAZEPINES
K. SYNTHETIC NARCOTICS
L. DESIGNER DRUGS
M. A METABOLITE OF ANY SUBSTANCE LISTED HEREIN.
(A LIST OF DRUGS BY BRAND NAMES OR COMMON NAMES IS
ATTACHED.)
THE CUT OFF LEVELS FOR REPORTING POSITIVE INITIAL AND
CONFIRMATION DRUG TESTS ARE SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPH II. 9. AND
10.
J. CHALLENGE OF TEST RESULTS
(1). AN EMPLOYEE OR A JOB APPLICANT WHO RECEIVES A
7
POSITIVE CONFIRMED TEST RESULT MAY CONTEST OR EXPLAIN THE
RESULT IN WRITING WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS OF RECEIPT OF
NOTIFICATION OF A POSITIVE CONFIRMED TEST RESULT.
(2). IF THE EXPLANATION OR CHALLENGE OF THE EMPLOYEE OR
JOB APPLICANT IS UNSATISFACTORY TO THE CITY, THE CITY
WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS OF RECEIPT WILL PROVIDE A
WRITTEN EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THE EMPLOYEE OR JOB
APPLICANT'S EXPLANATION IS UNSATISFACTORY, AND A COPY OF
THE REPORT OF POSITIVE CONFIRMED TEST RESULTS.
(3). AN EMPLOYEE MAY FURTHER CHALLENGE THE RESULTS OF THE
TEST IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION OR, IF THE DRUG
TEST WAS ADMINISTERED DUE TO A WORKPLACE INJURY, BY
FILING A CLAIM FOR BENEFITS WITH A JUDGE OF COMPENSATION
CLAIMS, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 440, FLORIDA STATUTE (4). ·
AN EMPLOYEE OR JOB APPLICANT CONTESTS THE DRUG TEST
RESULTS HE MUST NOTIFY THE LABORATORY.
K. RIGHT UNDER COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS
EMPLOYEES WHO ARE COVERED UNDER A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND ANY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
UNIT MAY HAVE A RIGHT TO FILE A GRIEVANCE REGARDING
DISCIPLINE IMPOSED BY THE CITY AS A RESULT OF A VIOLATION
OF THIS POLICY.
POLICY REQUIREMENTS
A. CONDITIONS OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT
THE CITY WILL CONDUCT PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING
EXAMINATIONS DESIGNED TO PREVENT HIRING INDIVIDUALS WHO USE
DRUGS.
(1). TO DETERMINE THE SUITABILITY OF EMPLOYEES TO WORK
FOR THE CITY THE FOLLOWING PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
ARE ESTABLISHED:
a. ALL JOB APPLICANTS WILL BE TESTED PRIOR TO
EMPLOYMENT FOR DRUG USE AND ALCOHOL USE.
ANY JOB OFFER WHICH A JOB APPLICANT MAY
RECEIVE FROM THE CITY IS CONTINGENT UPON
SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING A REQUIRED
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION.
(2). ANY JOB APPLICANT WHO REFUSES TO SUBMIT TO DRUG AND
ALCOHOL TESTING AS PART OF THE PRE-EMPLOYMENT
TESTING PROCESS WILL BE REFUSED EMPLOYMENT.
(3). ANY JOB APPLICANT WHO TESTS POSITIVE FOR DRUGS OR
ALCOHOL USE WILL BE REFUSED EMPLOYMENT AT THAT TIME.
(4). CONFIDENTIALITY WILL BE MAINTAINED PURSUANT TO THIS
POLICY.
(5). THE CITY WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST APPLICANTS
FOR EMPLOYMENT BECAUSE OF THE PAST ABUSE OF DRUGS OR
ALCOHOL. IT IS THE CURRENT ABUSE OF DRUGS OR
ALCOHOL THAT THE CITY WILL NOT'TOLERATE.
B. CURRENT EMPLOYEE DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE SCREENING
THE CITY WILL MAINTAIN SCREENING PRACTICES TO IDENTIFY
EMPLOYEES WHO USE ILLEGAL DRUG OR ABUSE ALCOHOL. IT SHALL BE
A CONDITION OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES TO
SUBMIT TO DRUG SCREENING UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
(1). REASONABLE SUSPICION: ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE
DETERMINED TO BE UNDER REASONABLE SUSPICION OF DRUG
OR ALCOHOL USE (AS DEFINED HEREIN), ARE REQUIRED TO
TAKE A DRUG AND ALCOHOL TEST.
(2). FITNESS FOR DUTY: ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE SUBJECT TO
A ROUTINE FITNESS FOR DUTY MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS ARE
REQUIRED TO TAKE A DRUG AND ALCOHOL TEST AS PART OF
THEIR MEDICAL EXAMINATION.
(3). FOLLOW-UP: ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE BEEN REFERRED TO
AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OR REHABILITATION
PROGRAM BY THE CITY FOR DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL ABUSE
ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTS ON A
QUARTERLY, SEMI ANNUAL OR ANNUAL BASIS FOR TWO YEARS
AFTER RETURN TO WORK.
(4). POST ACCIDENT OR INJURY: EMPLOYEES WHO ARE INVOLVED IN A JOB RELATED ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT, AND APPEAR TO
BE CONTRIBUTORY, WHICH RESULTS OR MIGHT HAVE
RESULTED IN BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY LOSS OR
DAMAGE.
C. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
THE CITY MAINTAINS AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) WHICH
PROVIDES HELP TO EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO SUFFER FROM
ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE. (REFER TO EAP POLICY)
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH EMPLOYEE TO SEEK ASSISTANCE
BEFORE DRUGS AND ALCOHOL LEAD TO DISCIPLINARY PROBLEMS.
(1). ONCE A VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY OCCURS, SUBSEQUENT
USE OF THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, ON A
VOLUNTARY BASIS, WILL NOT AFFECT THE DETERMINATION
OF APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
(2). AN EMPLOYEE'S DECISION TO SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM THE
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS
9
PRIOR TO ANY INCIDENT WARRANTING DISCIPLINARY ACTION
WILL NOT BE USED AS THE BASIS FOR DISCIPLINARY
ACTION OR IN ANY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING.
ON THE OTHER HAND, USING THE EAP WILL NOT BE A
DEFENSE TO THE IMPOSITION OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION
WHERE FACTS PROVIDING VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY ARE
OBTAINED OUTSIDE OF THE EAP. ACCORDINGLY, THE
PURPOSE AND PRACTICES OF THIS POLICY AND THE EAP ARE
NOT IN CONFLICT BUT ARE DISTINCTLY SEPARATE IN THEIR
APPLICATIONS.
(3). THROUGH THE EAP, THE CITY WILL.PROVIDE APPROPRIATE
ASSESSMENT, REFERRAL TO TREATMENT AND TREATMENT OF
DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE (SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
THE CITY'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN). SUCH EMPLOYEES
MAY BE GRANTED LEAVE WITH A CONDITIONAL RETURN TO
WORK DEPENDING ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE
AGREED UPON APPROPRIATE TREATMENT REGIMEN AND IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CAREER SERVICES RULES AND
REGULATIONS AND ANY DEPARTMENTAL RULES AND
REGULATIONS.
(4). UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL
TREATMENT PROGRAM AN EMPLOYEE MAY BE RELEASED TO
RESUME WORK BUT WILL BE SUBJECT TO DRUG TESTING ON
A RANDOM, PERIODIC BASIS, AT LEAST QUARTERLY, FOR AT
LEAST TWO YEARS THEREAFTER AS A CONDITION OF
CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.
(5). AN INDIVIDUAL'S PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM WILL
NOT BE MADE PART OF ANY PERSONNEL RECORDS, AND WILL
REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY
TO COMPLY WITH THIS POLICY. MEDICAL AND INSURANCE
RECORDS, IF ANY, WILL BE PRESERVED IN THE SAME
CONFIDENTIAL MANNER AS ALL OTHER MEDICAL RECORDS AND
BE RETAINED IN A SEPARATE FILE AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
D. MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSIBILITY
SUPERVISORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE DRUG AND
ALCOHOL FREE WORK PLACE POLICY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
THE SUPERVISORS TO OBSERVE THE BEHAVIOR OF EMPLOYEES ON THE
JOB AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST UNSTABLE OR UNRELIABLE BEHAVIOR
WHICH COULD THREATEN THE SAFETY AND WELL BEING OF EMPLOYEES
AND THE COMMUNITY.
(1). SUPERVISORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING A SAFE
WORK ENVIRONMENT BY DETERMINING EMPLOYEES FITNESS
FOR DUTY.
(2). IN THE EVENT A SUPERVISOR HAS A REASONABLE SUSPICION
THAT AN EMPLOYEE MAY BE AFFECTED BY DRUGS OR
ALCOHOL, THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE SENT FOR DRUG TESTING.
10
A FORM FOR REPORTING THE REASON (S) FOR DRUG TESTING
IS ATTACHED.
(3). IN ALL CASES WHEN AN EMPLOYEE IS BEING REMOVED FROM
DUTY FOR DRUG TESTING, THE SUPERVISOR SHOULD NOTIFY
HIS SUPERIOR AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE TIME.
E. EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY
(1). IT IS EACH EMPLOYEE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO BE FIT FOR
DUTY WHEN REPORTING FOR WORK AND TO INFORM HIS
SUPERVISOR IF HE IS UNDER PRESCRIPTION OR NON
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION WHICH MAY AFFECT JOB
PERFORMANCE.
(2). IN THE EVENT AN EMPLOYEE OBSERVES BEHAVIOR WHICH
RAISES A DOUBT AS TO THE ABILITY OF A CO-WORKER TO
WORK IN A SAFE, RELIABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY MANNER, THE
EMPLOYEE SHOULD REPORT THIS BEHAVIOR TO HIS
SUPERVISOR.
(3). EMPLOYEES WHO VOLUNTARILY ENTER A DRUG OR ALCOHOL
TREATMENT AND/OR REHABILITATION PROGRAM AT THE
REQUEST OR INSISTENCE OF THE CITY OR, AS A CONDITION
OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, ENTER A DRUG OR ALCOHOL
TREATMENT AND/OR REHABILITATION PROGRAM ARE REQUIRED
TO PARTICIPATE AND COMPLETE RECOMMENDED TREATMENT.
ANY EMPLOYEE WHO ENTERS A DRUG OR ALCOHOL TREATMENT
AND/OR REHABILITATION PROGRAM WILL BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR PAYMENT OF THE TREATMENT AND/OR PROGRAM. IF THE
EMPLOYEE FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE TREATMENT AND/OR
THE PROGRAM, THE EMPLOYEE WILL BE SUBJECT TO
DISCIPLINE , UP TO AND INCLUDING TERMINATION.
F. MEDICAL REVIEW OFFICER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
(1). THE MRO WILL REVIEW ALL INFORMATION FROM THE TESTING
LABORATORY IN THE EVENT OF A POSITIVE, CONFIRMED
TEST. THE MRO WILL REVIEW ANY INFORMATION FROM THE
EMPLOYEE OR JOB APPLICANT REGARDING THE USE OF
MEDICATION OR OTHER RELEVANT MEDICAL INFORMATION SET
FORTH IN THE FORM SUBMITTED PRIOR TO DRUG TESTING.
(2). THE MRO MAY REQUEST THAT THE TESTING LABORATORY
PROVIDE QUANTIFICATION OF TEST RESULTS.
(3). THE MRO WILL PROVIDE HIS INTERPRETATION OF POSITIVE,
CONFIRMED TEST RESULTS TO THE PERSONNEL DIRECTOR.
(4). THE MRO WILL ASSIST EMPLOYEE'S IN AN EMPLOYEE
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, MONITOR SUCH EMPLOYEES PROGRESS
AND CONFIRM COMPLETION OF THE TREATMENT PROGRAM.
11
LIST OF DRUGS BY TRADE OR COMMON NAMES
DRUGS TRADE OR COMMON NAME
OPIUM DOVER'S POWDER, PAREGORIC, PARE-
PECTOLIN
MORPHINE MORPHINE, PECTORAL SYRUP
CODEINE TYLENOL WITH CODEINE, EMPIRIN
COMPOUND WITH CODEINE,
ROBITUSSAN
A-C
HEROIN DIACETYLMORPHINE, HORSE, SMACK
HYDROMORPHIME DILAUDID
MEPERIDINE (PETHIDINE) DEMEROL, MEPERGAN
METHADONE DOLOPHINE, METHADONE, METHADOSE
OTHER NARCOTICS LAAM, LERITINE, NUMORPHAN,
PERCODAN, TUSSIONEX, FENTANYL,
DARVON, TALWIN, LOMOTIL
DEPRESSANTS
CHLORAL HYDRATE NOCTEC, SOMNOS
BARBITURATES PHENOBARBITAL, TUINAL, AMVTAL
NEMBUTAL, SECONAL, LOTUSATE,
BENZODIAZEPINES ATAVAN, AZENE, CLONOPIN, DALMANE
DIAZEPAM, LIBRIUM, XANAX, SERAX,
TRANXENE, VALIUM, VERSTRAN,
HALCION, PAXIPAM, RESTORIL
METHAQUALONE QUAALUDE
GLUTETHIMIDE DORIDEN
OTHER DEPRESSANTS EQUANIL, M~LTOWN, NOLUDAR,
PLACIDYL, VALMID
STIMULANTS
COCAINE COKE, FLAKE, SNOW, CRACK
AMPHETAMINES BIPHETAMINE, DELCOBESE, DESOXYN
DEXEDRENE, METIATRIC
12
PHENMETRAZlNE PRELUDIN
METHYLPHENIDATE RITALIN
OTHER STIMULANTS ADIPEX, BACARATE, CYLERT,
DIDREX,
IONAMIN, PLEGINE, PRE-SATE,
SANOREX, TENUATE, TEPANIL,
VORANIL
HALLUCINOGENS
LSD ACID, MICRODOT
MESCALINE AND PEYOTE MESC, BUTTONS, CACTUS
AMPHETAMINE VARIANTS 2,5-DMA, PMA, STP, MDA, MDMA
TMA, DOM, DOB
PHENCYCLIDINE PCP, ANGEL DUST,'HOG
PHENCYCLIDINE ANALOGS PCE, PCPy, TCP
OTHER HALLUCINOGENS BUFOTENINE, IBOGAINE, DMT, DET,
PSILOCYN
CANNABIS
MARIJUANA POT, ACAPULCO GOLD, GRASS,
REEFER,
$INSEMOLLA, THAI STICKS
TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL THC
HASHISH HASH
HASHISH OIL HASH OIL
13
OVER THE COUNTER AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS WHICH COULD
ALTER OR AFFECT THE OUTCOME OF A DRUG TEST
ALCOHOL
ALL LIQUID MEDICATIONS CONTAINING ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL).
PLEASE READ THE LABEL FOR ALCOHOL CONTENT. AS AN EXAMPLE,
VICK'S NYQUIL IS 25% (50 PROOF) ETHYL ALCOHOL, COMTREX IS 20%
(40 PROOF), CONTAC SEVERE COLD FORMULA NIGHT STRENGTH IS 25%
(50 PROOF) AND LISTRINE IS 26.9% (55 PROOF).
AMPHETAMINES
OBETROL, BIPHETAMINE, DESOXYN, DEXEDRINE, DIDREX
CANNABINOIDS
MARINOL (DRONABINOL, THC)
COCAINE
COCAINE HCI TOPICAL SOLUTION
PHENCYCLIDINE
NOT LEGAL BY PRESCRIPTION
METHAQUALONE
NOT LEGAL BY PRESCRIPTION
OPIATES
PAREGORIC, PAREPECTOLIN, DONNAGEL, PG, MORPHINE, TYLENOL WITH
CODEINE, EMPIRIN WITH CODEINE, APAP WITH CODEINE, ASPIRIN WITH
CODEINE, ROBITUSSIN A-C, GUIATUSS AC, NOVAHISTINE DH,
NOVAHISTINE EXPECTORANT, DILAUDID (HYDROMORPHINE), M-S CONTIN
AND ROXANOL (MORPHINE SULFATE), PERCODAN~ VICIDIN
BARBITURATES
PHENOBARBITAL, TUINAL, AMYTAL, NEMBUTAL, SECONAL, LOTUSATE,
FIORINAL, FIORICET, ESGIC, BUTISOL, MEBARIL, BUTABARBITAL,
BUTABITAL, PHRENILIN, TRIAD
BENZODIAZEPHINES
ATAVAN, AZENE, CLONOPIN, DALMANE, DIAZEPAM, LIBRIUM, XANAX,
SERAX, TRANXENE, VALIUM, VERSTRAN, HALCION, PAXIPAM,
RESTORIAL, CENTRAX
METHADONE
DOLOPHINE, METHADOSE
PROPOXYPHENE
DARVOCET, DARVON N, DOLENE
14
ATTACHMENT 1
LIST PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TAKEN WITHIN THE PAST THIRTY (30)
DAYS. THIS IS FOR YOUR USE ONLY AT THIS TIME.
15
ATTACHMENT 2
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH TEST DIRECTION FORM
I DIRECT
NAME OF EMPLOYEE
TO TAKE A DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL TEST PURSUANT TO THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH DRUG FREE WORKPLACE POLICY AND WORK RULES. THIS
DRUG TEST IS REQUIRED BECAUSE OF THE FOLLOWING REASON(S).
(EXAMPLE: REASONABLE SUSPICION, ACCIDENT):
THE ABOVE STATED REASON(S) WAS (WERE) WITNESSED BY (IF
APPLICABLE):
NAME OF OTHER SUPERVISOR/EMPLOYEE
NAME:
POSITION:
DATE:
SIGNATURE
ADDITIONAL WITNESS NAME:
POSITION:
DATE:
SIGNATURE:
16
ATTACHMENT 3
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
FORM FOR REPORTING THE USE OF PRESCRIPTION OR
NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
NAME:
DATE:
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION:
NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION:
SIGNATURE:
PRINT NAME:
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
17
ATTACHMENT 4
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
PRE-EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
I FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY CONSENT TO A DRUG AND ALCOHOL TEST OF
MY URINE AND BLOOD AS PART OF MY APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT.
I UNDERSTAND THAT MY REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO THE DRUG AND ALCOHOL
TEST OR MY FAILURE TO QUALIFY ACCORDING TO THE MINIMIIM
STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH FOR THIS
DRUG AND ALCOHOL TEST MAY DISQUALIFY ME -FROM FURTHER
CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT.
I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT UPON COMMENCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT WITH
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, I MAY AGAIN BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT
TO A DRUG AND ALCOHOL TEST. I UNDERSTAND THAT REFUSAL TO TAKE
A REQUESTED TEST OR FAILURE TO MEET THE MINIMUM STANDARDS SET
FOR THE TEST, MAY RESULT IN DISCIPLINE, UP TO AND INCLUDING
TERMINATION.
I HAVE READ IN FULL AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE STATEMENTS AND
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.
APPLICANTS SIGNATURE DATE
PRINT NAME
WITNESSED BY (SIGNATURE) DATE
PRINT NAME
18
ATTACHMENT 5
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
CERTIFICATE OF AGREEMENT
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE RECEIVED AND READ THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, "DRUG FREE WORKPLACE POLICY AND WORK RULES"
REGARDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND HAVEHAD THE POLICY EXPLAINED TO
ME.
I HEREBY CONSENT TO SUBMIT TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING OF MY
BLOOD AND URINE AT ANY TIME REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH PURSUANT TO THE CITY'S POLICY. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH A REQUEST TO SUBMIT TO A DRUG TEST OR
A POSITIVE CONFIRMED RESULT FROM A DRUG TEST MAY LEAD TO
TERMINATION OF MY EMPLOYMENT.
NAME (PLEASE PRINT)
SIGNATURE DATE
WITNESSED BY DATE
PRINT NAME
19