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016 <br />a. Observable occurrences, such as direct observation of alcohol or drug use <br />and/or the physical symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. <br />b. A report of alcohol or drug use, by an employee while in the course of their <br />work, provided by a reliable and credible source. <br />C. A pattern of unexplained, preventable accidents and/or information based <br />on specific objective facts that an employee has caused, or contributed to <br />an accident while in the course of employee's work or is conducting County <br />business while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. <br />d. Evidence that an employee is involved in the unauthorized manufacture, <br />solicitation, distribution, dispensation, possession, sale or use, of alcohol <br />or drugs while working or while on the County's premises or in possession <br />of or operating a County vehicle, machinery or equipment. <br />e. Combative, abusive, violent or disruptive behavior (verbal or physical). <br />f. Erratic behavior/mood swings. <br />g. Relevant body or breathe odors. <br />h. The focus of investigation, arrest or conviction for drug related offense. <br />Evidence of substance abuse or drug test tampering. <br />A pattern of excessive absenteeism, tardiness or deterioration in work <br />performance in combination with an observable occurrence as described <br />above. <br />The following procedures apply when a supervisor has reasonable cause to believe an <br />employee is in violation of the County's Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Policy. <br />The Supervisor shall review the circumstances and actions which are the basis <br />for the reasonable cause/suspicion with the department director or designee. <br />2. The employee may be suspended for investigatory purposes in accordance with <br />established policy. <br />3. In cases which involve possible manufacture, solicitation, distribution, <br />dispensing, selling or possession of controlled substances in the work place, <br />the department director or designee shall contact the local law enforcement <br />agency and State Bureau of Investigation for assistance. <br />B-18 Thug and Alcohol Free Workplace <br />