The Ohio State University has revised the Drug-Free Workplace Policy, 7.30 to further clarify safety and standards across all work environments, including remote and on-call locations. Key changes include updated procedures for reasonable suspicion testing, new guidance on prescription drug accommodations and refined definitions. The policy also introduces a section on “Substance Use Disorder” to provide clearer resources for employees.
Review the full policy and the summary of changes resource document for a comprehensive overview of these updates. In addition to reviewing the policy language, please take time to review the following resources:
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Procedure for Requesting Permission to Serve Alcohol
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Reasonable Suspicion and/or Alcohol Testing Procedure (Note: With the opening of University Hospital, some site locations may have changed; please verify current locations with your supervisor. Updates coming soon.)
- Reasonable Suspicion Testing Checklist
- Reasonable Suspicion Testing Consent Form
- Reasonable Suspicion Testing Process
ELR also provides formal training on the policy and specific reasonable-suspicion testing protocols. For more information on these training opportunities, please visit the ELR training page.
For questions regarding these updates, please contact HR Connection at hrconnection.osu.edu or (614) 247-myHR (6947), Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or HR ELR at HR-elr@osu.edu.