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I 11.3 EMD1ovee Assistance 1 It is the policy of the City of Eugene to provide assistance to covered employees who experience personal problems, including problems involving drug and/or alcohol misuse, which may adversely affect job performance and/or result in activity in violation of this policy. Covered employees are encouraged to voluntarily seek assistance in dealing with emotional, physical, or mental health problems, including drug use and/or alcohol misuse. If a covered employee requests assistance from the City of Eugene for a drug and/or alcohol problem, before the problem affects job performance, he /she will not jeopardize his/her employment solely by requesting assistance to deal with a drug and/or alcohol problem. If a covered employee does not seek treatment for a drug and/or alcohol problem, and it is found that his/her performance is being affected and/or his/her actions violate this or other City policies, the covered employee may be subject to discipline, up to and including discharge, and/or mandatory referral to a qualified substance abuse professional. Counseling and information is also available through the City's Employee Assistance Program, DIRECTION for Employee Assistance, at 541- 345 -2800. 11.4 Prohibited Conduct 1 The City of Eugene expects and requires all covered employees to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition and to work safely and effectively. No covered employee shall report to work or engage in work while having the presence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or any other disabling or controlled substance in his/her system. As per 49 CFR, Part 382.201, a breath alcohol concentration level of 0.04 or greater, or a verified positive result on a drug test, will be considered to be evidence of the presence of alcohol or a prohibited drug in one's system. Compliance with this policy is a condition of employment. Any violation of this policy may subject the covered employee to discipline, up to and including discharge, and/or mandatory referral to a qualified substance abuse professional. Covered employees are prohibited from engaging in the possession, sale, transport, distribution, storage, manufacture, or use of alcohol, illegal drugs, or any other disabling or controlled substance at any time while on duty or on City of Eugene premises, which includes vehicle(s) or other City of Eugene -owned or operated property, or facilities. FMCSA regulations prohibit a covered employee from performing a safety - sensitive function while having a breath alcohol concentration level of 0.02 or greater. In addition, a covered employee must not consume alcohol while performing a safety - sensitive function and must not consume alcohol four (4) hours prior to performing a safety - sensitive function and up to eight (8) hours following an accident or until the covered employee undergoes a post - accident drug and/or alcohol test, whichever occurs first. FMCSA regulations prohibit the use and ingestion of prohibited drugs at all times, including but not limited to: City of Eugene Page 1 -2 DOT/FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Policy September 2010 Information Packet