POLICY ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE

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Statement of
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This policy applies to all employees of Famous Apples while on the job and to situations where an employee's off-the-job or off-premises conduct impairs work performance or undermines public confidence in or harms the reputation of Famous Apples. It is also intended to apply to employees of firms doing business with the company while on our premises.
Scope

It is the goal of Famous Apples to provide a safe workplace by eliminating the hazards to health and job safety created by alcohol and other drug abuse. We believe this goal to be in the best interest of our employees and our stockholders.
Goal

prevention of substance abuse by employees.Applesand its customers. Our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace requires a clear policy and supportive programs relating to the detection, treatment

has no intention of intruding into the private lives of its employees, we recognize that involvement with alcohol or other drugs off the job eventually takes it toll on job performance. Our concern is to ensure that employees report to work in a condition to perform their duties safely and efficiently in the interest of their fellow workers and customers as well as themselves.

Policy Statement

• Famous Apples will not tolerate or condone substance abuse. It is our policy to maintain a workplace free from alcohol and other drug abuse and its effects.

• It is the policy of Famous Apples that employees who engage in the sale, use, possession or transfer of illegal drugs or controlled substances, or who offer to buy or sell such substances; the use of alcohol during working hours; or the abuse of prescribed drugs will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

• It is the policy of Famous Apples to commit the resources necessary to achieve and maintain a drug-free and alcohol-free environment.

• Famous Apples expects the full support of this policy by all employees and all persons doing business with the company.

 

Procedure
To provide a safe drug-free and alcohol-free working environment, Famous Apples will:

• Establish definitive rules and regulations.

• Provide increased awareness and communication on the subject of alcohol and other drug abuse.

• Recognize that there may be employees who have an alcohol or other drug problem and stand willing to assist in the resolution of that problem by encouraging employees to seek help through employee assistance programs.

 

In addition, Famous Apples may take any or all of the following actions:

• Conduct alcohol and other drug screen tests both prospective to and during employment.

• Inspect persons and their property in our employ or doing business with Famous Apples.

• Cooperate with law enforcement agencies.

• Take any other actions deemed necessary and appropriate by Famous Apples.

 

Company Responsibility
As a responsible employer and member of the community Famous Apples will:

• Create an awareness in employees and their families of the impact of substance abuse.

• Administer programs that consider employee rights, are positive in their intent and are within legal boundaries.

• Support the establishment of programs to assist employees with alcohol and other drug abuse or dependency problems.

• Utilize all channels and resources available to it to educate and increase the awareness of employees and the general public.

• Support local and national efforts to combat alcohol and other drug abuse and its effects.

 

Employee Responsibility
Famous Apples believes that each employee has the responsibility to:

• Report to work at all times free of alcohol or other drugs and their effects.

• Participate in and support company-sponsored drug and alcohol education programs.

• Seek and accept assistance for alcohol and other drug-abuse-related problems before job performance is affected.

• Support company efforts to eliminate alcohol and other drug abuse among employees where it exists.

 

Implementation
Each division, subsidiary or affiliate of Famous Apples will be responsible for establishing and implementing detailed policies and procedures, specific to its needs, in support of this policy. Each of these policies is subject to review for consistency with (company's) policy.