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BOS-PRD-2603.900301
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It is reminded that a screening test is a preliminary test and can not lead in itself to disciplinary action.
The employee who tests positive will be able to have a second test in an appropriate installation, such as a
medical laboratory to confirm or negate the previous test.
However, according to the precautionary principle, the employees in a security and/or safety activities who
have positive results
should
be disembarked as soon as possible.
Refer to
Disciplinary In-House Rules
for detailed procedure.
A- Rea
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us
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t
i
n
g
Purpose: check for substance abuse following accidents or incidents involving unsafe behavior.
Authority for testing: alcohol testing and/or rapid drug screening tests can be carried out under the authority
of the
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m
a
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,
Ba
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or
S
a
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ety Env
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ent Mana
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. Company-authorized medical personnel
authorized can also perform reasonable-cause testing.
Test location: on board vessel or at Company onshore facilities.
Timing: within 48 hours after the event.
Disclosure of results: test results will be kept confidential between the
Capta
i
n/Ba
s
e Ch
i
e
f
and tested
employee and then transmitted to Company Management.
Right to second test: in case of positive results, a second test
shall
be proposed to the individual.
Second tests must be performed by medical personnel within 24 hours. Results will be released to the
employee and/or to the
Ch
i
e
f
Phy
sici
an
of the Seafarers Health Service.
Immediate action: in case of positive first test results, the employee will be relieved from his/her position
immediately. Subsequent sanctions can include suspension, demotion, and dismissal.
B- Me
dic
al apt
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t
ud
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Purpose: obtain a “Seafarer’s Physician certificate” stating that a seaman assigned to a safety-sensitive
position is drug-free.
Competent authority:
S
ea
f
arer’
s
Phy
sici
an
for the seaman’s district.
Location: Seafarer’s Health Service.
Timing: Employment.
Right to second testing: depending on the
S
ea
f
arer’
s
Phy
sici
an’
s
opinion.
Immediate action: possible assignment to non-safety sensitive position and requirement for counseling.
Disclosure of results: subject to medical secrecy but the occupational physician may issue a certificate of
temporary or permanent inaptitude for the position.
C- Ran
dom
te
s
t
i
n
g
Purpose: ensure that personnel assigned to safety-sensitive positions are not under the influence of drugs or
alcohol.
Competent authority: alcohol test or rapid drug screening will be carried out under the authority of
S
h
i
p
m
a
s
ter
s,
Ba
s
e Ch
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e
f
or
S
a
f
ety Env
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r
o
n
m
ent Mana
g
er
. Company-designated medical personnel can
also carry out testing.
Test location: on board vessel or at onshore Company facilities.
Timing: Testing can be carried out at any time during duty (or shortly before).
Disclosure of results: test results will be kept confidential between the
Capta
i
n/Ba
s
e Ch
i
e
f
and testee and
then transmitted to Company Management.
Version CR(BOS-PRD-2603.900301). Original date: 31/12/2014. Version date:. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Crewing and HR Manager . Approved by: BOS Crewing and HR Department. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative..
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