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POLICY Number 1C1
Effective Date: 3/1/2002
Maryland Transit Administration
OVER-THE-COUNTER AND PRESCRIPTION
DRUG POLICY
Rev No. Issue Date: 2/2002 Supercedes Procedure/Bulletin No. Page 1 of 7
Policy Name: Over-the-counter (OTC) and Prescription (Rx) Drug Policy
Will this Policy be:
X Human Resources Division Management Operations Management ___Other____________________
1. POLICY
1.1 The following behaviors are prohibited:
1.1.1 Using a prescription (Rx) medication that is not legally prescribed for the employee.
1.1.2 Using a Rx or over-the-counter (OTC) medication in excess of the prescribed dosage.
1.1.3 Using any medication that contains alcohol within four (4) hours before performing safety-
sensitive functions.
1.1.4 Using any medication that adversely impacts the employee’s ability to safely perform his/her
safety-sensitive job functions.
1.2 The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) requires that all safety-sensitive employees obtain a
completed form 1C1 (sample form attached) from their physician for each Rx medication prescribed for
use while in working status indicating whether they should be medically disqualified from performing
safety-sensitive functions during the duration of the treatment.
1.2.1 Employees in possession of a form 1C1 disqualifying them from performing safety-sensitive
duties are to convey the form to their immediate supervisor to explain their absence. This form
will be acceptable in lieu of having the “Physician’s Section” of the standard sick leave
application completed.
Note: The regular sick leave application still has to be completed (all but the Physician’s
Section). Just attach the 1C1, which will serve the purpose of the Physician’s Section.
Reviewed By: (Signature) (Date)
Human Resources Department Management __________________________________________
Bus Operations Management __________________________________________
Light Rail Operations Management __________________________________________
Metro Rail Operations Management __________________________________________
Safety and Risk Management __________________________________________
_______________________________ __________________________________________
Approved By:
Virginia White
(Print Name)
(Signature)
January 25, 2002
(Date)
Acting Administrator
(Title)