Drug and Alcohol Policy

ZERO TOLERANCE

Waxler Towing/Transportation Company’s business philosophy is to provide a safe, productive, and wholesome work environment.  The safety and well being of all employees on the WTC team is our highest concern.  To that end, the company prohibits all employees and contract employees from reporting to work having used illegal or unauthorized drugs or under the influence of alcohol, regardless of when or where the prohibited substance entered the person’s system.  The possession, use, or consumption of alcoholic beverages, illegal or unauthorized drugs, or other controlled substances while on company premises is strictly prohibited.  These prohibitions also apply to WTC employees while on travel to and from the company or while conducting company business outside the WTC premises. 
All applicants, employees, and contractors will be required as a condition of employment to submit to requested drug and/or alcohol testing from time to time.  Such testing will be performed in accordance with this policy and within the requirements of federal and state law.

The use, possession, sale, or distribution of alcohol, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, or the improper use of legally prescribed drugs or other intoxicating substances is strictly prohibited. 

WTC will conduct periodic unannounced investigations, which may include searches of employees and their personal effects for illegal drugs or other unauthorized items.  The company may also include the periodic collection and testing of urine to determine the presence of alcohol, illegal drugs or other prohibited substances.  Cooperation in any investigation, search or screen test is a condition of employment. 

Any employee who is found to be in possession of illegal drugs or other prohibited items; who, as a result of testing, is found to have illegal drugs or other prohibited substances in his or her system; or who refuses to submit to testing, will be considered in violation of this policy and subject to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge. 

Persons whose test results are positive and persons who refuse to submit to a required drug test will be reported to the U.S. Coast Guard in accordance with federal regulation.

All applicants will be required to successfully pass a drug/alcohol screening test prior to employment with the company.  The company may also require drug/alcohol screening tests of any employee immediately after a job-related accident or illness or return from illness.

It is the responsibility of Waxler Towing to provide an EAP to all employees.  An EAP is a program that will assist the employee with drug and alcohol related problems.  Waxler Towing provides 24 hour toll free hot line numbers for all employees.  These numbers will provide employees immediate assistance in dealing with drug and alcohol related problems.  These numbers also provide employees with information about drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities.  It is also the responsibility of Waxler Towing to provide all employees with literature about drug and alcohol abuse.  Waxler Towing also has the responsibility of training and educating all supervisory personnel in the area of drug and alcohol awareness.  This training will consist of meetings and with the use of video tapes.