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What should a supervisor do when they have reasonable suspicion that an employee may be impaired?
What should a supervisor do when they have reasonable suspicion that an employee may be impaired?
- Document the observation on a memorandum and submit it to the HR department
- Allow the employee to continue working
- Ensure transportation for the employee to a contracted test laboratory (correct)
- Conduct a field sobriety test on the employee
What is the classification of anabolic steroids under Florida Statutes?
What is the classification of anabolic steroids under Florida Statutes?
- Schedule II
- Schedule IV
- Schedule III (correct)
- Schedule I
What is the purpose of a masking agent in relation to steroid use?
What is the purpose of a masking agent in relation to steroid use?
- To enhance the effects of steroids
- To increase the dosage of steroids
- To treat the side effects of steroids
- To conceal or disguise steroid abuse (correct)
What should be done with an employee who may be impaired and needs to go home?
What should be done with an employee who may be impaired and needs to go home?
What is the full name of the class of drugs that anabolic steroids belong to?
What is the full name of the class of drugs that anabolic steroids belong to?
Why are anabolic steroids contained in Schedule III of Florida Statutes?
Why are anabolic steroids contained in Schedule III of Florida Statutes?
What is the consequence of steroid abuse under Florida Statutes and federal law?
What is the consequence of steroid abuse under Florida Statutes and federal law?
What should a supervisor do upon having reasonable suspicion of an employee's impairment?
What should a supervisor do upon having reasonable suspicion of an employee's impairment?
What is the primary reason for removing an employee from duty and directing them to submit to drug testing?
What is the primary reason for removing an employee from duty and directing them to submit to drug testing?
Under what circumstances are employees permitted to bring alcoholic beverages into BSO facilities or vehicles?
Under what circumstances are employees permitted to bring alcoholic beverages into BSO facilities or vehicles?
What is the primary purpose of the Employee Assistance Program?
What is the primary purpose of the Employee Assistance Program?
What is required of employees who are taking drugs or controlled substances that may impair their ability to function properly?
What is required of employees who are taking drugs or controlled substances that may impair their ability to function properly?
What is the consequence of an employee remaining on duty while their ability to perform is impaired by any substance or medication?
What is the consequence of an employee remaining on duty while their ability to perform is impaired by any substance or medication?
What is the role of the supervisor in situations where an employee's ability is impaired?
What is the role of the supervisor in situations where an employee's ability is impaired?
What is the primary reason for seeking another independent observation by a supervisor of equal or higher rank?
What is the primary reason for seeking another independent observation by a supervisor of equal or higher rank?
What is the policy regarding the use of drugs or controlled substances by employees?
What is the policy regarding the use of drugs or controlled substances by employees?
What is the main purpose of the Employee Assistance Program?
What is the main purpose of the Employee Assistance Program?
What happens if an employee's job performance remains unsatisfactory despite receiving treatment for alcohol abuse?
What happens if an employee's job performance remains unsatisfactory despite receiving treatment for alcohol abuse?
What is the responsibility of supervisors observing unsatisfactory job performance due to suspected alcoholism?
What is the responsibility of supervisors observing unsatisfactory job performance due to suspected alcoholism?
What is the impact on an employee's job security or promotional opportunities if they seek help for alcohol abuse?
What is the impact on an employee's job security or promotional opportunities if they seek help for alcohol abuse?
Why are referrals to skilled professionals necessary in cases of suspected alcoholism?
Why are referrals to skilled professionals necessary in cases of suspected alcoholism?
What is the employee's responsibility in the Employee Assistance Program?
What is the employee's responsibility in the Employee Assistance Program?
When can employees attend meetings for the Employee Assistance Program?
When can employees attend meetings for the Employee Assistance Program?
What is the primary goal of the Employee Assistance Program in cases of suspected alcoholism?
What is the primary goal of the Employee Assistance Program in cases of suspected alcoholism?
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Study Notes
Employee Self-Help
- Employees are encouraged to seek help on their own before job-related problems develop.
Confidentiality
- The Employee Assistance Program maintains confidentiality of records regarding employees affected by alcoholism, as permissible by law.
Alcoholic Beverages in BSO Facilities or Vehicles
- Employees are not allowed to bring or store alcoholic beverages in BSO facilities or vehicles, except in the line of duty or if the beverages are held as evidence.
Drug Use
- Employees are not permitted to use drugs or controlled substances except when lawfully prescribed by a physician, dentist, or licensed medical professional.
- Employees taking drugs or controlled substances that may impair their ability to function properly must notify their supervisor before reporting for duty.
- The supervisor may determine the suitability of the employee for duty.
- Employees are not allowed to remain on duty while their ability to perform is impaired by any substance or medication.
- Employees are not allowed to operate a BSO vehicle, on or off duty, while their ability to perform is impaired by any substance or medication.
Reasonable Suspicion of Impairment
- If a supervisor believes an employee's ability is impaired, they may remove the employee from their duties and direct them to submit to reasonable suspicion drug testing.
- The supervisor must document the observations leading to the suspicion and the actions taken.
- The supervisor will ensure transportation for the employee to BSO's contracted test laboratory as soon as practical.
- The supervisor will notify the respective commander regarding the reasonable suspicion and the actions taken.
- The supervisor will ensure the employee who may be impaired will not be permitted to operate a vehicle.
Steroids
- Steroids are synthetically produced variants of the naturally occurring male hormone testosterone.
- Anabolic steroids are contained within Schedule III of Florida Statutes 893.03 and are considered a violation of policy and applicable state and/or federal law.
- Steroid abuse constitutes illegal behavior under Florida Statutes and federal law.
Employee Assistance Program
- The Employee Assistance Program provides confidential assistance to employees in solving personal difficulties and/or directing employees to agencies or persons competent to deal with their particular problems.
- Employees seeking help for alcohol abuse problems will not have their job security or promotional opportunities jeopardized solely by their request for diagnosis and treatment.
- Supervisors observing unsatisfactory job performance, attendance, behavior, or poor health from their employee that they believe to be the result of alcoholism will direct the employee to the Employee Assistance Program.
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