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The Company recognizes that alcohol abuse and illegal drug use are growing problems in our society that can affect employee performance and have an adverse impact on the workforce. The Company's objectives are to provide a safe work environment that is free from the effects of drugs and alcohol and to protect the Company's assets and surroundings from damage. The Company's objectives in this matter are shared by many other employers in this country, including the United States Government and companies that contract with the government, that have implemented programs and policies similar to this one.

In order to meet these objectives, the Company has adopted an Alcohol and Illegal Substances policy. To complement this Policy, the Company has also adopted this Applicant Drug Screening Policy.

POLICY

It is the Company's policy to provide a safe working environment that is free from the effects of drugs and alcohol and to protect the Company's assets and surroundings from damage.

COVERAGE

This Policy applies to (a) applicants being considered for positions with the Company and its subsidiaries at the headquarters offices, and (b) applicants for regular, full-time and part-time positions of all subsidiaries and divisions within the Company (the applicants described in clauses (a) and (b) are collectively referred to as "Applicants"). This Policy does not apply to an applicant who has been employed by the Company within one year before the date of his or her new application, if the applicant was previously subjected to drug testing.

IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICIY

A. Before any Applicant will be interviewed, he or she will be notified of this Policy, given a copy of the Policy to review, and asked to sign a Consent and Release form.

B. Prospective employees are subject to drug testing as a condition of employment with the Company. The sample must be supplied as directed by the Company within 24 hours of notification of the request.

C. In the event that the prospective employee tests positive under such a test, a second confirmation test will automatically be performed.

D. The Company will take any positive test results into consideration in assessing all of the characteristics of the prospective employee on the basis of which an offer of employment will be determined.

E. Medical information regarding the Applicant obtained in drug testing or otherwise pursuant to this Policy will be treated by the Company as confidential and, except as required by Law or through Applicant/employee consent, the Company will not disclose such information to anyone except those within the Company who, by reason of their job responsibilities or position of management of the prospective employee, have a reason to know such information.

SEVERABILITY

In the event that any provision of this Policy is prohibited by or in violation of the laws of any jurisdiction, then such provision shall be invalid and shall have no force or effect with respect to Applicants or employees in such jurisdiction; provided, however, that such invalidity shall not affect any other provision contained in this Policy.