ML20138N757

Applicant Exhibit A-35,consisting of Rev 2 to CP&L Videotape Session:Drug & Alcohol Abuse Refresher Training,

ML20138N757
Person / Time
Site:	Harris
Issue date:	09/30/1985
From:	Utley E CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT CO.
To:
References
OL-A-035, OL-A-35, NUDOCS 8511060014
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VIDEOTAPE SESSION DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE REFRESHER TRAINING Mr. Edwar'd E. Utley CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT COMPAY!

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October 1984 Revision #2-10/30/84 I

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VIDEOTAPE SESSION DRUG AND ALCOHOI. ABUSE REFRESHER TRAINING Throughout its history CPSL has held a strong co==itment to provide a safe and rewarding work environ =ent for all employees. Consistent with the spirit and intent of this co==itment, we developed a drug and alcohol abuse practice and procedure in the spring of 1983. Our goal was, and'is still, to maintain a work environment that is free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse. Most of you viewing this video program have already participated in Company-sponsored drug and alcohol abuse awareness training.

The drug issues we address today are not "new". Most of us are familiar with the drug term and the debilitating effects of drug and alcohol abuse in our society. So you may be asking yourself, "Why do I need to hear this message?" To answer that question, let's take just a moment to reflect on what has transpired since our first efforts in this area a little more than 18 months ago.

To begin with, can we now say that the drug and alcohol problems in our nation have lessened in importance in the past year and a half? Hardly so, for we know we are dealing with a social phenomena that is not going to entirely disappear despite the best of all efforts. What does this mean to CP&L employees? It means that the Company recognizes that ongoing concern and vigilance is necessary as we strive to maintain a drug-free work environment at CP&L. Let's draw an analogy between our drug and alcohol ef forts and something we're all familiar with--personal safety. Our Company has not gsical recognition as a leader in employee safety simply because each e=p'.oyee dedicates time each day to safety on the. job. It takes an ongoing, deliberate ef fort to achieve the enviabic safety records such as you aeaieved over the years. Similarly, we cannot devote only insignificant segmeats of time to other important issues that affect all of us as OP5L employees. Drug and a'.cohol abuse deserves our attention and energies on a continuous basis.

Recently, we completed a refresher training program in drug and alcohol abuse issues for supervisors and managers. We were fortunate in obtaining the services of Mr. Peter lensinger, one of the foremost authorities on drug and alcohol abuse in our nation, to assist us in this effort. Mr. Bensinger and his associates discussed several concepts I'd like to share with you to emphasize the importance of continuing our efforts to maintain a drug-free work place. The first of these concepts is what Mr. Bensinger refers to as the issue of "more". Simply stated, "more" of our nation's population is using drugs and alcohol than ever before. For example, Mr. Bensinger cites figures cencerning the use of marijuana--in 1973, 5 to 8 million people in our nation used this drug, in 1984 it is estimated that approximately 25 million Americans use this drug on a regular basis. Perhaps even more startling is the use of cocaine--in 1974, it was estimated that about 500,000 A=ericans used this drug. Today it is estimated that approximately 10 million people in our country use this popular " drug of choice". He cited recogni:ed statistics on various other drugs and the trends clearly speak "

for the=selves. Consider another phenomena Mr. Bensinger has noted--the concept of " earlier". Unfortunately, not only are Americans consuming more drugs, but our consumption habits begin at an earlier age. Drug use is no longer limited to universities and high schools. Increasingly it can be found in jr..high and in grade schools. Nor are we at CP&L immune to the seductive powers and enormous influence of the advertising media that assoc 1-ates all the pleasures of our fantasies with a favorite alcoholic beverage.

In ahort, we live in a society that endorses certain drug related behavior as acceptable and yet condemns certain other drug-related behavior s trenuously. " Mixed signals" is what the experts. call it, and these

" mixed signals" send a confusing and worrisome message to some of us. What does this mean to our industry and to us as CP&L employees? We are visible and active members of the communities where we live and work. Each of us is inescapably identified with the Company and are expected to represent it in a ;;sponsible and creditable fashion. Certainly the vast majority reflect credit upon themselves and the Company in every community. .

3 stile the Company has no intention of intruding into the private lives of employees, it does expect all employees to report for work in condition to

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perform their duties. The Company recognizes that employee of f-the-job and on-the-job involvement with drugs can have an impact on the work place and the ability to accomplish our goals of a drug-free work environment and a safe, healthy, productive workforce. The measures which have been imple=ented to accomplish these goals may seem harsh to some individuals.

The Company believes them to be justified and necessary.

In a time of public and govern = ental scrutiny concerning the safe opera-tion of critical utility facilities, we must adhere to strict standards of conduct if we are to continue to fulfill our responsibility to provide reliable energy services to our customers. Our initial concern with the impact of drug and alcohol abuse in our work place was not an overreaction to the situation. Interestingly, since the inception of our drug and alcohol abuse practice and procedures, the Nuclear Regulatory Co==1ssion has adopted " fitness for duty" standards for certain personnel. Clearly, our Company response has been timely and appropriate. CP&L is a small segment of a larger society and as a Company we share in the societal concerns involving drug and alcohol abuse. We will continue to act responsibly to face the challenge of this potential problem; to insure a healthy, safe and productive work environment that wins public confidence and support. We i will continue to provide employee education and assictance in drug and alcohol I

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related areas, whether it be training our supervisors to deal with drug related behavior or providing individual confidential services through our i

Employee Assistance Program. We are,'in fact, committed to making a positive 1

difference in addressing this area of concern. Like safety, however, it l

will take the effort of each and every employee. I encourage you to review I the drug and alcohol practice and procedures and'to share your concerns or questions regarding any aspect of the Company's efforts with your supervisor.

I'm asking you to participate actively in the continuing effort to keep our work place free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse. Your concern

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j and efforts in the past year and a half have contributed to a safe and .

productive work place. With the ever increasing challenges posed by our industry, let's not lose sight of the need to address these issues which ulti=ately impact the well being of each of us.

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