Common use of Reasonable Cause Clause in Contracts

Reasonable Cause. A. Reasonable cause shall exist when a jobsite Management Representative not in the bargaining unit who is trained in detection of drug use, acting in good faith and in a prudent manner, substantiates in writing specific behavioral performance or on-the- spot physical indicators of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol on the job. The indicators shall be recognized and accepted symptoms of intoxication or impairment caused by drugs or alcohol, and shall be indicators not reasonably explained as resulting from causes other than the use of such controlled substances (such as, but not by way of limitation, fatigue, lack of sleep, side effects of proper use of prescription drugs, reaction to noxious fumes or smoke, etc.). Cause is not reasonable, and thus not a basis for testing, if it is based solely on the observations and reports of third parties. The grounds for reasonable cause must be documented by the use of an Incident Report Form (see Form A attached). B. The following may constitute some of the reasonable causes to believe that an employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. (1) Incoherent, slurred speech; (2) Odor of alcohol on the breath; (3) Staggering gait, disorientation, or loss of balance; (4) Red and watery eyes, if not explained by environmental causes; (5) Paranoid or bizarre behavior; (6) Unexplained drowsiness. C. An Employer may require that an employee who contributed to an accident resulting in damage to plant, property or equipment or injury to him/herself or others may be tested for drugs or alcohol where the Employer has reasonable cause to believe that the accident resulted from the employee being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Reasonable Cause. A. Reasonable cause shall exist when a jobsite Management Representative not in the bargaining unit who is trained in detection of drug use, acting in good faith and in a prudent manner, substantiates in writing specific behavioral performance or on-the- spot physical indicators of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol on the job. The indicators shall be recognized and accepted symptoms of intoxication or impairment caused by drugs or alcohol, and shall be indicators not reasonably explained as resulting from causes other than the use of such controlled substances (such as, but not by way of limitation, fatigue, lack of sleep, side effects of proper use of prescription drugs, reaction to noxious fumes or smoke, etc.). Cause is not reasonable, and thus not a basis for testing, if it is based solely on the observations and reports of third parties. The grounds for reasonable cause must be documented by the use of an Incident Report Form (see Form A attached). B. The following may constitute some of the reasonable causes to believe that an employee is under the influence of drugs or alcoholoralcohol. (1) Incoherent, slurred speech; (2) Odor of alcohol on the breath; (3) Staggering gait, disorientation, ,or loss of balance; (4) Red and watery eyes, if not explained by environmental causes; (5) Paranoid or bizarre behavior; (6) Unexplained drowsiness. C. An Employer may require that an employee who contributed to an accident resulting in damage to plant, property or equipment or injury to him/herself or others may be tested for drugs or alcohol where the Employer has reasonable cause to believe that the accident resulted from the employee being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Reasonable Cause. A. Reasonable cause shall exist when a jobsite Management Representative not in the bargaining unit who is trained in detection of drug use, acting in good faith and in a prudent manner, substantiates in writing specific behavioral performance or on-the- spot physical indicators of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol on the job. The indicators shall be recognized and accepted symptoms of intoxication or impairment caused by drugs or alcohol, and shall be indicators not reasonably explained as resulting from causes other than the use of such controlled substances (such as, but not by way of limitation, fatigue, lack of sleep, side effects of proper use of prescription drugs, reaction to noxious fumes or smoke, etc.). Cause is not reasonable, and thus not a basis for testing, if it is based solely on the observations and reports of third parties. The grounds for reasonable cause must be documented by the use of an Incident Report Form (see Form A “A” attached). B. The following may constitute some of the reasonable causes to believe that an employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. (1) Incoherent, slurred speech; (2) Odor of alcohol on the breath; (3) Staggering gait, disorientation, or loss of balance; (4) Red and watery eyes, if not explained by environmental causes; (5) Paranoid or bizarre behavior; (6) Unexplained drowsiness. C. An Employer may require that an employee who contributed to an accident resulting in damage to plant, property or equipment or injury to him/herself or others may be tested for drugs or alcohol where the Employer has reasonable cause to believe that the accident resulted from the employee being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.