Real-World Scenario: When an On-Call Employee Shows Up Under the Influence

An on-call technician was dispatched to a job site early in the morning. When he arrived, his supervisor immediately noticed signs that raised concern—slurred speech, unsteady movement, and a strong odor of alcohol.

Instead of ignoring the situation or reacting emotionally, the supervisor followed the company’s drug-free workplace policy:

✔️ A second trained supervisor was called to confirm reasonable suspicion observations

✔️ The employee was removed from safety-sensitive duties immediately

✔️ Documentation was completed thoroughly and objectively

✔️ The employee was transported for a reasonable suspicion drug/alcohol test according to policy and remained off duty pending the test results

✔️ HR was notified to ensure all steps remained compliant and consistent

Because the company had a clear, comprehensive policy in place, training and education, the supervisor knew exactly what to do—protecting both workplace safety and the organization from risk.

But even with a solid policy, situations like this can be stressful and complex.

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