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You are expected to be familiar with general safety policy and departmental safety procedures. You are also expected to use proper safety methods, practices and equipment necessary for your job. Accidents, faulty equipment, unsafe practices and/or unsafe conditions in your work area should be promptly reported to your supervisor. Accident prevention is an important part of every employee's job. Drug and Alcohol Policy The City of Eugene is covered by the federal Drug Free Workplace Act and has adopted the provisions of the Act, which include the following: Reporting for work under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or use of alcohol or drugs during working hours, is strictly prohibited. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation or possession of any controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace. The law requires that if you are convicted of violating any criminal drug law, you must report the conviction to your supervisor within five days of the conviction. You may be dismissed from employment for violation of any part of this policy. In addition, temporary employees are covered by a City policy on the use of drugs and alcohol. This policy can be found in the APPM. Smoking Policy The use of any lighted smoking instrument or device (cigarettes, cigars, and pipes) is strictly prohibited in indoor work areas at all facilities owned, leased, and operated by the City of Eugene, including all motorized vehicles and motorized equipment leased and operated by the City of Eugene, unless expressly permitted by collective bargaining agreement. Smoking will be allowed in designated outdoor patios, balconies, walkways, and other outdoor areas as long as smoke does not infiltrate another work area. This policy applies to all employees and members of the public when inside City -owned or leased facilities and vehicles. Weapons Policy The City of Eugene is committed to providing a safe working environment for all City of Eugene employees. In order to meet this goal, the City of Eugene prohibits employee possession of any dangerous weapon, while on duty or at any other time while in a City owned or controlled building, job site or vehicle. As defined in ORS 161.015, a dangerous weapon means any weapon, device, instrument, material or substance which under circumstances in which it is used, attempted to be used or threatened to be used, is readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury, unless such possession is authorized by the City in the performance of the employee's job duties. This policy takes precedence over an employee's permit to carry a concealed weapon.