DrugFree Workplace

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Drug-Free Workplace
Training Post Module Information Slides
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• The University of Texas at Brownsville and
  Texas Southmost College

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UTB/TSC Compliance Program

• The University of Texas at Brownsville and
  Texas Southmost College (UTB/TSC) Compliance
  Program is intended to demonstrate the absolute
  commitment of the University to the highest
  standards of ethics and compliance with all
  applicable laws, policies, rules, and
  regulations. Ethical conduct and compliance are
  personal responsibilities, and each employee will
  be held accountable for his or her conduct.

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The Rule
The use, distribution, sale, or possession of
illegal drugs or the unauthorized use or
possession of alcohol in the workplace will not
be tolerated.
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Tell me more!

• Whats OK?
• Whats not?
• What can happen?
• Where do I learn more?

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Whats OK?

• If authorized, alcohol may be used at a UTB/TSC
  function or site, unless it adversely affects job
  performance.
• Prescription and over-the-counter medications may
  be used as needed and appropriate. Employees are
  responsible for making sure that any effects from
  the use of such medications will not impair their
  ability to perform assigned work in a safe manner.

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Whats not OK?

• Using, possessing, or selling alcohol or illegal
  drugs during work hours or on UTB/TSC property,
  including in vehicles used for UTB/TSC business.
  (Note At certain UTB/TSC functions/events,
  limited use of alcohol is authorized.)
• Alcohol and drug use outside of regular working
  hours is still not acceptable if it adversely
  affects job performance.
• Distributing any prescription drug to any
  individual other than the person for whom the
  drug was prescribed.

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What can happen?

• Bringing alcohol or drugs onto the premises of
  the institution,
• Using alcohol or drugs, having alcohol or drugs
  in your possession, or
• Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  while on UTB premises

Can result in disciplinary action, including
dismissal.
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What can happen? (continued)

• An employee who unlawfully manufactures, sells,
  distributes, possesses or uses a controlled
  substance in or on premises or property owned or
  controlled by UTB/TSC, regardless of whether such
  activity results in the imposition of a penalty
  under a criminal statute, will be subject to
  appropriate disciplinary action

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What can happen? (continued)

• including termination, or will be required to
  participate satisfactorily in an approved drug
  assistance or rehabilitation program or both.

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Where do I learn more?
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• U.T. System PoliciesDrug and Alcohol
  Policyhttp//www.utsystem.edu/systempolicies/dru
  g_al.htm
• Drug-Free Workplace Policy http//www.utsystem.ed
  u/systempolicies/drugwork.htm
• U.T. Regental Policies - Employee Discipline and
  Dismissal Policy athttp//www.utsystem.edu/bor/r
  egentalpolicies/EmployeeDiscipline.htm
• UTB HOOP Policy 8.2.21 Drugs and Alcohol
  Policyhttp//www.utbtsc.edu/hoop
• Ask your supervisor or the UTB/TSC Compliance
  Officer Ms. Rosemary R. Martinez, CPA, Vice
  President of Business Affairs

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Drug-free Workplace
The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas
Southmost College
Compliance Officer
Ms. Rosemary R. Martinez, CPA Vice President of
Business Affairs 80 Fort Brown Tandy
Hall Brownsville, Texas 78520
Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
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Test Your Knowledge
Following are several questions to test your
knowledge of the information presented. Answer
all questions correctly to receive credit for the
training.
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Question 1
If I attend a UTB/TSC function at which alcohol
is being served, its OK to drink as much as I
like.
True
False
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SORRY TRY AGAIN
Review
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Question 2
You can use over-the-counter medicine or medicine
that your doctor prescribed to you as long as you
pay attention to potential effects of the
medication on your ability to perform your job
duties.
True
False
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Question 3
It is perfectly OK to do ANYTHING I want to do on
my own time as long as it is not on UTB/TSC
property.
True
False
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Question 4
Which of the following could result in dismissal
from UTB/TSC employment?
Bringing alcohol or drugs onto UTB/TSC property
Having or using alcohol or drugs while on UTB/TSC
premises
Both of the above
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Question 5
During the training, references were provided on
where to find and who to contact for more
information on
Drug-free Workplace only
EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE AND DISMISSAL ONLY
BOTH OF THE ABOVE
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REVIEW
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Congratulations You have completed your
training on Drug-free Workplace
We invite you to complete the online evaluation
for this module. Please visit the UTB/TSC
Corporate Compliance site for form. http//www.utb
tsc.edu/corcomp/trainingpost

• The University of Texas at Brownsville
• andTexas Southmost College

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