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UTA Management Drug & Alcohol Policy
To report a medication, the employee’s physician (a licensed doctor familiar
with the employee’s medical history and job duties) must read and sign the
Medication Approval Form. Employees should bring a Medication Approval
Form with them when they visit their doctor. This form must be returned to
Human Resources within 7 days from the date of return to work, or from the
start of taking the medication(s), whichever is earlier. Forms may be hand –
delivered, mailed or faxed (287-4555) to HR.
Employees have the responsibility to explain their job duties to their doctor and
ensure that use of prescribed medications will not pose a safety risk to
themselves, other employees, or the general public.
If the employee’s use of a prescription or over-the-counter drug has endangered
the employee, other employees or the public, or has contributed to an accident,
the employee will be subject to discipline, including termination, under UTA
policy.
2) Confidentiality of Records and Verification
Medication Approval Forms will be kept in a confidential medical file in Human
Resources and may be verified by UTA’s medical advisors. If an employee’s
personal physician and UTA’s medical advisor differ regarding use of a
medication, the Human Resources Department will work with the employee’s
personal physician and the Authority’s medical advisor to resolve the
disagreement.
3) Side Effects
Employees who experience side effects or do not feel fit for duty, regardless of
medications or previous approvals, must consult their personal physician and
immediately refrain from performing hazardous activities, including driving and
working with machinery.
Section 3.02 Collective Bargaining Agreement
To the extent permitted by law, drug testing of bargaining unit employees is also governed by the
Letters of Agreement dated April 22, 1985 and December 19, 1994.
Article IV. SYSTEM CONTACT
Any questions regarding this policy or any other aspect of UTA’s drug-free and alcohol-free
workplace programs should be directed to the following UTA representative:
Name: Ruth Hendricks, Human Resource Generalist
Location: UTA, Human Resources Department
Telephone Number: 262-5626, ext. 2319
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