Drug policy checklist

Is the board of fire commissioners in favor of: Yes No

Drug testing new applicants?

Drug testing promotional candidates?

Drug testing as part of a routine medical examination?

Does the board of fire commissioners want to be able to discipline employees for:

Off duty drug use?

On duty drug use?

On duty drug influence?

Does the board of fire commissioners want to discipline employees for:

Misuse of prescription drugs?

Use, on duty, of illegal drugs?

Use, on duty, of alcohol?

Reporting to work intoxicated or impaired due to legal or illegal drug use?

Is the employee who asks for help regarding drugs treated differently than an employee who comes to work impaired due to drugs or alcohol?

Does the board want written rules regarding drugs and alcohol for the workplace?

What if the rules are violated? Does the board:

Discipline the employee?

Suspend the employee?

Terminate the employee?

Send the employee for drug assistance?

What basis is the board going to use for testing:

Reasonable suspicion?

Random testing?

Two supervisor rule?