The use of alcohol and other drugs leads to unsafe working conditions for those on construction and contractor maintenance jobsites.  Impaired individuals are a potential hazard to themselves and to those working with them.

The purpose of the CCS model Substance Abuse Program is to provide a tool for contractors to establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment, free from drugs and alcohol.

Therefore, it is recommended that CCS members implement, publish, maintain, and enforce a contractor substance abuse policy which includes prohibiting the unlawful use, possession, consumption, manufacture, distribution, and sale of controlled substances in the work place that meets or exceeds the guidelines presented in this document.  All bid and contract documents should contain and adhere to the same stringent guidelines.

Note that it is the intention of CCS to comply with state and federal laws. Where state and federal law differ, however, CCS will comply with federal law. For example, some state laws permit the use and possession of marijuana for medical and/or non-medical purposes. Federal law does not. Consistent with federal law, CCS considers marijuana to be an illegal drug for purposes of this policy in all states – even those states that allow for medical and/or non-medical use.

CCS has developed this program to provide the following benefits to the local construction industry:

  • Minimize the duplication of effort created by multiple substance abuse programs that would be necessary were it not for this industry-wide program.
  • Establish minimum standards for substance abuse programs for contractors and building trade unions.
  • Assist owners and contractors in developing substance abuse policies that result in increased safety for all on-site workers.

CCS ID Card and Database Protocol

  • Test results from all CCS required testing will be entered into the CCS database. The employee’s annual test date is automatically updated with any negative drug result entry.
  • A CCS ID Card will be issued to employees with a negative test result.
  • A new card will not be issued each time a test is taken. A new card will be issued as needed to update an employee’s photo and/or replace a worn, unreadable card.
  • A CCS ID Card displays the employee’s photo, name, and a computer generated identification number. A card cannot be issued without a photo.

Our online portal, Construction Safesite, is the go-to tracking system for construction employers. Working with an independent lab and tracking through an easy-to-use website, employers across the construction industry require that all employees obtain their CCS Card before ever showing up on the jobsite. With this card comes the requirement that the employee has submitted to and passed an annual drug test that meets or exceeds DOT requirements.

Please follow the link below to register as a card manager on CCS Safesite.  For further assistance please contact Heather Martin, CCS Program Director, at heather@ccs-safety.org.

FIND A SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONAL (SAP)
Substance Abuse Policy
TPA Application
CCS Substance abuse clarification & FAQ