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Appendix E <br /> t�won^.v;Eu,r,�7rn <br /> LIVERMORE-PLEASANTON <br /> FIRE DEPARTMENT GENERAL OPERATIONS <br /> G.O.#: EFFECTIVE DATE: PREY.DATE: <br /> SECTION: SUBJECT: Substance Testing Policy Page 1 of 12 Page(s) <br /> I. PURPOSE: <br /> Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department("LPFD") is committed to providing a safe and drug- <br /> free work environment. This commitment is placed in jeopardy when any employee uses drugs <br /> or alcohol in a manner that violates the law or LPFD policy. A department member with a <br /> substance abuse problem poses a risk to the safety and welfare of themselves,their co-workers, <br /> and the public at-large. This policy is adopted to address the negative effects that drug and <br /> alcohol misuse and abuse can cause in the workplace and to prevent future negative effects from <br /> occurring,including accidents and injuries. <br /> II. POLICY: <br /> A. All content herein shall be referred to as the LPFD Substance Testing Policy("Policy"). <br /> B. All supervisors and managers ("Supervisors") in LPFD are responsible for actively <br /> taking steps to carry out this Policy. <br /> C. This Policy applies to all LPFD employees and individuals seeking employment <br /> regardless of rank with respect to alcohol and drugs, including any and all substances, <br /> drugs or medications,whether legal or illegal,which could impair an employee's ability <br /> to effectively and safely perform the functions of their job ("Covered Employee" or <br /> "Covered Employees"). <br /> D. All testing pursuant to this Policy shall be conducted through independent third-party <br /> collection facilities, laboratories, and Medical Review Officers, all of whom are not <br /> affiliated with LPFD,the City of Livermore,or the City of Pleasanton. <br /> E. With respect to alcohol,the following conduct by Covered Employees is prohibited: <br /> 1. consumption of alcohol within four hours of beginning work; <br /> Formatted:Right <br />