1. Independent Cities Risk Management Authority
Webinar: Opiates in the Workplace:
Your Agency’s Response
May 23, 2019
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17. “Reasonable Suspicion”: More Than a Hunch (a/k/a “For-Cause”)
Direct observation of use, possession, or physical, objective symptoms or odors.
A pattern of abnormal conduct or erratic work behavior.
Arrest for drug / alcohol use at work.
Independent, reliable sources or witnesses.
Evidence of tampering with the urine test.

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31. Serious Safety Hazards
Bloodborne pathogens (lots of vomit)!
MRSA!
HIV/AIDS!
Hepatitis!
Fentanyl exposure!
Needle sticks!
Gloves, mask must be used!
* CA POST Video

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