1996CONSTANCE O. SMITH
SUPERVISOR
TELEPHONE: (914) 297-2744
FAX: (914) 297-4558
Policy Statement
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
ALCOHOI
POLICY
UPDATED JANUARY 1996
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
P.O. BOX 324
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590-0324
In order to ensure a safe working environment for all employees
and provide the most effective delivery of services to residents
of the Town of Wappinger, it is the policy of the Town of
Wappinger that no employee may manufacture, distribute,
dispeiise, use, sell, purchase, possess or be under the influence
of alcohol or other illegal/controlled chemical substance,
except prescription medication, during scheduled business hours
or while on or using Town owned property. The Town recognizes
that alcohol and chemical substance abuse are progressive,
potentially fatal diseases which may affect employees' lives and
relationships with families and/or co-workers, quality of life
and job performance. The Town encourages and supports employees
who seek voluntary treatment. Employees must abide by the terms
of this policy statement as a condition of employment and
failure to do so may result in disciplinary proceedings.
However, nothing herein is intended to diminish the rights of an
employee under the collective bargaining agreement or the law.
Effective January 1, 1996, the Town of Wappinger will institute
a drug free policy in compliance with 49 CFR Part 382.605. CDL
& safety sensitive personnel, in accordance with 49 CFR, will be
randomly tested. It will include testing for Cocaine,
Amphetamines, PCP, Marijuana, and Opiates. In addition to the
above drugs, we will also test for alcohol. The test schedule
will include pre-employment, random, post -accident, for cause,
and bi-annual testing.
Definition: Safety sensitive --Anyone having use of a Town
vehicle and mechanic.
Guidelines
1. Using, selling, manufacturing, distributing, dispensing
being under the. influence of or impaired by or possessing
alcohol (unless in a sealed container) or any
illegal/controlled chemical substance on Town of Wappinger
premises is prohibited.
2 When there is probable cause to believe that an employee
has violated this policy, the infraction shall be reported
to the department head or his designee or where that is not
appropriate, to the Supervisor or Highway Superintendent
(hereafter, any of these individuals will be referred to as
the investigating official), who will be responsible for
investigating the incident in an appropriate manner.