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DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY

PREPARED BY

REVIEWED BY

APPROVED BY

Tran Nguyen Thuc

Dam Quang Phat

Doan Van Hai

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DISTRIBUTION CONTROL
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DISTRIBUTION
PVD Offshore Director
PVD Offshore Deputy Director
PVD Offshore Deputy Director
Techincal & HSEQ Department Manager
Planning & Operations Department Manager
Commercial & Investment Department Manager
HR & Traning Department Manager
Administration Department Manager
Financial & Accounting Department Manager
Manpower Supplu Department Manager
Oil Spill Response Service Center Manager
Service Center Manager

NAME
Tran Thanh Tan
Doan Van Hai
Tran Thanh Binh
Dam Quang Phat
Pham trong Dan
Hoang Nhan Van
Dao Xuan Hoan
Tran T Cam Khue
Tran Minh Chau
Le Thai Loi
Nguyen Quang Hung
Ho Sy Manh

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1. PURPOSE
The prevent the unauthorized possession or use of drugs and alcohol on any PVD
Offshore facility either offshore or onshore.
To provide a safe work environment, free from the use, sale, possession, or distribution
of illegal drugs, the improper or abusive use of legal drugs or the unauthorized
possession or consumption of alcohol in the workplace.
2. SCOPE
This policy applies to all full-time, part-time, temporary and contract employees, and
consultants of PVD Offshore and its subsidiaries at any PVD Offshore facility.
3. RESPONSIBILITY
Every employee has the responsibility to comply with this policy and report to their
immediate supervisor any suspected, known, or observed policy violations
Management and Supervisory Responsibility - All levels of management must take
responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy working environment and, through awareness
and support of this policy, to ensure the well being of every employee under his or her
supervision
Appropriate Shore Based Rig Management will ensure compliance with specific client
contractual drug and alcohol testing requirements that may differ from the guidelines
provided in this PVD Offshore policy
The PVD Offshore consent form (Attachment 1) shall inform the applicant or employee that
he or she has the right to refuse to submit to the drug/alcohol test and to refuse to sign the
consent form.
The consent form shall also inform the applicant or employee that if they refuse to submit to
the test, or to sign the consent form, their employment may be terminated.
4. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Alcohol - Includes all liquids containing any type of alcohol .

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Alcohol Test - The testing for a detectable level of alcohol in a persons system by
analyzing breath, blood or saliva.
Controlled Substance - A substance with a particularly high potential for abuse with no
accepted medical use, and/or with no accepted medical safety parameters, which is a drug
or substance listed in applicable state laws and/or the Federal Controlled Substances Act
and includes, but is not necessarily limited to, marijuana, hashish, heroin, cocaine,
phencyclidine (PCP), benzodiazepines, narcotics, opiates, hallucinogens, and any other
substances which have either a stimulant or depressive effect on the central nervous
system, such as amphetamines or barbiturates.
Drug -Any substance or chemical that has mind or function altering effects on the human
body, including illegal prescriptions and over-the counter medications
Drug Paraphernalia - Any item that has been used or may be used to administer, transfer,
or store a controlled substance or an illegal drug, or that is specifically designed for such
use.
Drug Test - Testing urine, blood or saliva for a detectable level of a controlled substance or
illegal drug. Refer to Attachment #2 Cut off Levels.
Employee - All persons working for the PVD Offshore, including but not limited to regular full
and part-time employees, contract labor, consultants, and temporary workers from a
temporary agency working for the PVD Drilling Division at any location.
Illegal drug - In the jurisdiction where the PVD Offshore work premises are located, any
drug that (1) is not legally obtainable; (2) is legally obtainable, but has not been legally
obtained; or (3) has been legally obtained but is not being used for prescribed purposes or in
the prescribed manner.
5. POLICY
5.1 All applicants who seek employment with PVD Offshore on a full-time, part- time,
temporary, or contract basis will be asked to consent to and be required to successfully
pass an employment drug and alcohol screening test as a condition of starting
employment.

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Applicants who refuse to submit to such testing, or refuse to sign the PVD Offshores
consent form, or tamper with the test sample, will have their offer of employment
immediately revoked.
5.2 The manufacture, distribution, possession, sale, purchase or use of any illegal drug
or substance in the workplace or in the course and scope of employment is strictly
prohibited
5.3 Being impaired by or having the presence in his or her system in excess of testing
limits (refer to Attachment #2) of any illegal drug in the workplace or in the course and
scope of employment is strictly prohibited
5.3.1 Exceptions: Moderate use of alcohol (within limits outlined in Attachment
#2) by shore based personnel is not prohibited during the following activities:
Appropriate business social settings;
During business trips other than during business meetings;
During PVD Offshore sponsored or authorized social events during which
alcohol is served;
After hours during periods of foreign, temporary, or project assignments where
PVD Offshore -provided onshore accommodations are utilized by the
employee
5.3.2
Exception: Moderate use of alcohol (within limits outlined in Attachment
#2) by rig based personnel is accepted during PVD Offshore organized activities
including:
After hours while attending PVD Offshore supported training courses onshore;
After hours during periods of onshore assignments (temporary or project
assignments)
PVD Offshore -provided onshore accommodations are utilized by the
employee.
5.3.3
Personnel who do not comply with PVD Offshore sobriety standards
(Attachment #2) during the course of employment and at any workplace will be
subject to disciplinary action, including termination
5.4 The legal use of prescription drugs is permitted on the job only if the medication
does not impair the persons ability to effectively perform essential job functions in a
manner that does not endanger the employee or others in the workplace
5.5 Any switching, substitution of urine, blood or any other samples taken for drug or
alcohol testing, including, but not limited to dilution or the introduction of any substance

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whatsoever, is prohibited. Switching, substitution, or any other fraudulent or deceptive

practice will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination
5.6 Employees who test positive for drugs or alcohol are subject to appropriate
disciplinary action, including termination. Employees who refuse to consent to drug or
alcohol testing, searches, or have tampered with test samples or test results in any way,
will be terminated. If this prohibited activity occurs on or at a rig, that person will
be restricted to the accommodation and will be removed from PVD Offshore premises
upon availability of transportation.
5.7 Employees who are determined to have exceeded the alcohol sobriety standard
while in the workplace or to have consumed alcohol in the workplace without
authorization from an appropriate supervisor are subject to disciplinary action, up to and
including termination
5.8 Employees shall be subject to the policy of the PVD Offshores Clients concerning
alcohol, drugs.
6. Testing Procedures
To effectively apply this policy, the PVD Offshore recognizes the need for a random Drug
and Alcohol Testing Program
The testing program will may include:
6.1 Operational Locations For all non-office operations, where safety is of
paramount importance, the PVD Offshore will conduct the following tests to maintain an
alcohol and drug-free workplace:
For-cause (reason to believe) testing.
Postaccident/incident testing.
Random testing.
Periodically: At PVD Offshore and/or client discretion
6.2 Shore-Based Office Locations Unless otherwise restricted by law, testing of
shore based office personnel may be conducted when:
There is reason to believe an employee is impaired by or under the influence of
a controlled substance, illegal drugs, legal drugs, or alcohol at work.
An employee is found in possession of a controlled substance, an illegal drug,
alcohol, or drug paraphernalia; or when a controlled substance, an illegal drug,
alcohol, or drug paraphernalia is found in the workplace in an area the
employee uses or controls, such as the employees work area, locker, bag,
suitcase, room, vehicle, or other personal property.

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An employee has been injured, or caused or contributed to the cause of a jobrelated accident or incident that may or may not have resulted in injury to
persons or damage to property, environmental damage, or interruptions to
operations.
An employee is selected for random drug testing or when a decision has been
made to test all employees at a location or in a department.
6.3 Testing procedures, including the random selection process, will comply with all
applicable laws. Under no circumstances will any personnel selected for random testing
be excused from testing.
6.4 Consent for Testing
Before testing, all personnel shall be given an opportunity to review the latest version
of the Drug and Alcohol Guidelines and shall sign the consent form allowing the PVD
Offshore to conduct the test as per policy.Chain of Custody form provided by the Medical
Provider authorizing the collection of a specimen for the purpose of a drug screen
6.5 Test Results
The PVD Offshores designated Medical Provider shall notify PVD Offshore and
employees as soon as possible after receiving positive test results.
The PVD Offshore shall also inform the employee of the consequences of a
confirmed positive test result and of his or her right to request a retest of the
original sample
Employees will be given the opportunity to request a retest of their original
sample only.
Additional retesting an employees original sample will be the only basis for
appeal.
All costs associated with retesting an original sample will be for the employees
personal account

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7. Search Procedures
The PVD Offshore and its clients reserve the right to carry out unannounced search
procedures to determine the presence in the workplace of prohibited items, including
but not limited to contraband, firearms or dangerous weapons, alcoholic beverages, or
illegal drugs; and to determine whether stolen property is being transported to or from
the workplace. Refusal to submit to, or otherwise cooperate with a search of ones
person, property, or the work and living places accessible to or under the control of
any person in the workplace will result in removal from the workplace and subject the
person(s) to disciplinary action up to and including termination

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ATTACHMENT 1
USE AND POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TESTING
CONSENT FORM
I have been given the opportunity to read a copy of PVD Offshore Drug and Alcohol
Policy and the USE AND POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
TESTING CONSENT FORM
The policy and this authorization have been explained to me in a language I understand,
and I have been told that if I have any questions about the test or the policy, they will be
answered. I understand that all employees and applicants of the PVD Offshore are
subject to testing and/or searches.
I hereby agree, upon a request made under the drug/alcohol testing policy of PVD
Offshore, to submit to a drug or alcohol test and to furnish a sample of my urine,
breath, saliva and/or blood for analysis.
I understand completely that disciplinary actions will be taken in the event my test is
verified positive or if prohibited items are in my possession in violation of this policy. I
further understand I have the right to refuse to submit to the drug and/or alcohol test,
and/or search, and to refuse to execute this consent form.
However, I understand that if I refuse to submit to the test or search, or sign the
consent form, or tamper with the test sample, my conditional offer of employment will
immediately be revoked or my employment will be immediately terminated.
I also acknowledge that I will be given the opportunity to disclose with the third party
entity administrating the PVD Offshores drug/alcohol test, any legal drugs taken in the
past thirty (30) days, or alcoholic substances consumed in the past 24 hours, or any
other information that may be relevant to the reliability or explanation of any positive
test result.
I consent to the PVD Offshore providing the results of my drug and alcohol testing to
its Clients to meet contractual obligations.
Employee/Applican Name(print)
Employee/Applicant Signature
Witness Name (print)
Witness Signature

Company
Date
Company
Date

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ATTACHMENT 2
PVD Drug and Alcohol Policy - Drug and Alcohol
Guidelines CUTOFF LEVELS
DRUG

DRUG SCREEN
CUT OFF

Carboxyl-THC
(Marijuana)

Amphetamine
/
Methamphetamine

Benzoylecgonine
(Cocaine-Met)

Opiates
(Codeine/Morphine)

Phencyclidine PCP

Barbiturates/

Benzodiazephines
Propoxyphene

0
0

Methadone

Alcohol

0.025

PVD CUT OFF

CONFIRMATION