Drug-Free Safety Program Guide - Ohio

1 Drug-Free Safety Program Guide Drug-Free Safety Program Guide Basic Information about BWC's Drug-Free Safety Program 1. Drug-Free Safety Program Guide Table of contents 3 Guide to a Drug-Free Safety Program (DFSP) 3 How to use this Guide 3 Program requirements 3 Safety processes 4 Written DFSP policy 4 Employee education 6 Supervisor training 8 Alcohol and other drug testing 10 Testing required and explanation 12 Employee assistance 13 Drug-Free Safety Program Self-Implementation Workbook 13 Drug Free Safety Program (DFSP) Annual Report . Basic and Advanced Levels (DFSP-3) 2. Drug-Free Safety Program Guide Guide to a Drug-Free oo Conduct accident-analysis training for supervisors and any other personnel involved in Safety Program the accident-analysis process within the first 30.

2 Days of the Program participation year or within 60. BWC's Drug-Free Safety Program (DFSP) offers days of assigning an employee supervisory duties. employers a holistic approach to workplace Safety . Accident analysis gathers/analyzes information to The DFSP is an innovative Program that integrates a determine root causes of workplace accidents and Drug-Free element and is designed to help employers helps identify corrective actions to prevent future establish safer and more cost-effective workplaces. incidents. Training options are available online at The DFSP begins by focusing on Safety processes oo Complete and submit to BWC an online accident intended to help employers better manage their risk, report within 30 days of the date of injury, or and prevent workplace accidents and injuries.

3 We after becoming aware that an employee has filed encourage you to consider the DFSP as an option to a claim. Employers will use the skills developed keep your employees safe, and to reduce during BWC's accident-analysis training to the chance of an accident resulting from complete a report for each claim. substance use and abuse. Our DFSP has the flexibility Advanced level only of two levels Basic and Submit a Safety Action Plan Advanced. You will choose How to use this Guide within 60 days of the start of the level that best meets the the policy participation year This Guide explains the rules, (30 days after the Safety needs of your business. Program requirements and policies in review deadline) to address establishing a DFSP.

4 It also offers you identified Safety gaps by Program the information you need to address listing planned Safety - substance use within your company. requirements process improvements. Read on to learn more about Safety processes How do employers the Program 's elements and request assistance in requirements. The DFSP begins with Safety . It approaching Safety ? integrates Drug-Free efforts into BWC has Safety consultants in a company's overall Safety process each of our statewide customer rather than grafting Safety into drug- service offices. These professionals free efforts. The DFSP incorporates efforts are available to talk with you by telephone to deter, detect and take corrective action to address or meet you in person.

5 They're available to help alcohol and other drug use that impact workplace employers devise a comprehensive approach to Safety . You should include your DFSP plan in your risk management, identify Safety challenges and overall company Safety policy. specific, no-cost Safety services. Minimum Safety -specific requirements for the They can also help you with accident reporting, Basic and Advanced levels accident-analysis training and a wide range of technical oo Complete an annual online Safety review within assistance. In addition, BWC's employer services 30 days of the start of the Program participation specialists are available to assist you with claims year. The Safety review is a self-administered analysis, claims costs or comparing BWC's rating questionnaire that examines key aspects of your programs.

6 Safety processes to assess strengths/weaknesses within your Safety culture and identify processes A BWC Safety consultant will contact advanced-level you would like to improve. employers to help develop the Safety Action Plan. 3. Drug-Free Safety Program Guide Written DFSP policy BWC offers the following recommendations to assist you in developing your written DFSP policy: Every DFSP starts with the development of a written oo Educate your employees by sharing the policy substance policy that sets the Program 's tone for your before Program implementation;. operation. Obtain input from employees at every level of your operation to garner support for your DFSP. oo Detail all rules of the level in which you are Make sure your policy outlines the responsibilities implementing to help employees understand how of management and employees in support of the the Program works.

7 Program , and includes a full explanation of your DFSP. oo Clearly state the Program applies to all employees, Let everyone know that you want to create a safer including top management;. workplace by addressing alcohol and other drug use in oo Identify the person whom employees should the context of your company's overall Safety efforts. contact with questions;. oo Indicate the specific drugs that testing will include A written DFSP policy should serve as a full and fair and make sure to address the use/misuse of disclosure of all work rules related to the Program . It alcohol, prescription medications, over-the-counter gives the work force a clear understanding of what you medications and illegal drugs.

8 Expect from them in terms of work behaviors, what oo Reference collective-bargaining agreements, if actions you prohibit and which will violate policy. applicable, and show how the Program works with these agreements to promote a safer workplace;. To be compliant, your written DFSP policy should cover oo Identify prohibited conduct and consequences for every element of the DFSP level (Basic or Advanced). violating the policy, including an employee's refusal you are implementing. You should base your DFSP. to submit to a drug/alcohol test, and an employee's policy, at least in part, on management's concerns attempt to manipulate the drug/alcohol testing for employee Safety and health, productivity, accident process through adulteration, attempted adulteration, prevention and loss control.

9 Dilution or substitution;. oo Identify the cut-off levels for a positive test for alcohol, and note that each tested drug has a cut- off level;. oo Provide information on how testing occurs;. oo Describe how referrals for testing, a substance assessment (if used) and employee assistance will occur;. oo State that supervisor training will occur before supervisors are given responsibilities associated with testing;. oo Include a commitment to employee Safety and health;. oo Address confidentiality of Program records to ensure privacy rights of employees;. oo Comply with all federal and state laws or regulations in implementing and operating your DFSP. Employee education You must educate your employees by providing information about the DFSP and how it will operate.

10 To prevent problems attributable to substance use and 4. Drug-Free Safety Program Guide to deter substance use in violation of your policy, we oo Licensed professional counselor ( , encourage you to have a qualified professional present psychologist, social worker);. your substance-education sessions. oo Licensed practical nurse (LPN), Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in To receive a rebate for DFSP Basic or nursing (MSN) with a specialization in substance Advanced levels, you must meet the abuse;. employee-education requirements below. oo Substance Abuse Professional Administrator oo Provide at least one hour of alcohol and other Association (SAPAA) certified.