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<br /> <br /> <br />68 <br />Appendix D Substance Testing Policy <br /> <br />LIVERMORE-PLEASANTON <br />FIRE DEPARTMENT GENERAL OPERATIONS <br /> <br /> <br />G.O.#: EFFECTIVE DATE: PREV. DATE: <br />SECTION: SUBJECT: Substance Testing Policy Page 1 of 12 <br />Page (s) <br /> <br />I. PURPOSE: <br />Livermore- <br />drug-free work environment. This commitment is placed in jeopardy when any <br />employee uses drugs or alcohol in a manner that violates the law or LPFD policy. A <br />department member with a substance abuse problem poses a risk to the safety and <br />welfare of themselves, their co-workers, and the public at-large. This policy is adopted <br />to address the negative effects that drug and alcohol misuse and abuse can cause in <br />the workplace and to prevent future negative effects from occurring, including accidents <br />and injuries. <br />II. POLICY: <br />A. All content herein shall be referred to as the LPFD Substance Testing Policy <br /> <br />B. <br />actively 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 <br />substances, drugs or medications, whether legal or illegal, which could impair an <br /> effectively and safely perform the functions of their job <br /> <br />D. All testing pursuant to this Policy shall be conducted through independent third- <br />party collection facilities, laboratories, and Medical Review Officers, all of whom <br />are not 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 <br />prohibited: <br />1. consumption of alcohol within four hours of beginning work; <br />Page 262 of 674