Drug Free Workplace

Triad maintains a workplace free of drug or other substance abuse. Workers are prohibited from illegally manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing, using, or being under the influence of a controlled substance, prescription drugs, or alcohol while on Laboratory premises or conducting Triad business. Triad is committed to fully cooperating with the government on such issues, including compliance with applicable regulations, contract requirements, and the requirements to notify the government of drug-related violations by employees.

Summary of Policy

As a Department of Energy (DOE) site with a national security mission, the Laboratory cannot tolerate illegal activity and must ensure a work environment that is free from unauthorized or illegal use, possession, or distribution of alcohol or controlled substances. Workers who are involved with illegal drugs or other controlled substances, or who abuse alcohol, pose unacceptable risks to safe and efficient operations. Such employee behavior also may undermine public or customer confidence in safe and efficient Laboratory operations.

Do the Right Thing

Notify OSH-OH if you are taking a legal drug that may affect job performance.
Provide true and accurate records and information relating to use of drugs and alcohol.
Notify SEC-PS immediately if you are cited, arrested, or convicted of any alcohol-related incident (e.g., Driving Under the Influence [DUI], Driving While Intoxicated [DWI], public intoxication, open container, minor in possession, etc.) or criminal drug statute violation.
Report promptly and cooperate with all instructions for random drug testing appointments. A refusal to be tested will be reported and treated as a confirmed positive result.
Report unusual behavior of a co-worker that may indicate they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs affecting performance to the employee’s supervisor, your own supervisor, or Personnel Security.

Common Questions

On April 1, 2022, marijuana became legal under New Mexico State law for adults over 21, for recreational and medicinal use. Am I allowed to use marijuana while employed at LANL?

What is the timetable to show up for a drug testing appointment?

I was in Colorado last weekend and stopped at a coffee shop for coffee and a brownie. I realized later that the brownie may have been an “edible.” What do I do?

Additional Resources:

Personnel Security Substance Abuse 665-7866
Employee Assistance Program
P732, Substance Abuse
P102-3, Fitness for Duty

Drug Free Workplace