Scenario 8

Multiple Choice

Scenario 8.4: BC Ferries Queen of the North Sinking
The Transportation Safety Board investigation into the sinking of the BC Ferries Inc.Queen of the North,and the fatalities of two passengers warned that some crew members in safety-critical positions regularly smoked cannabis between shifts,both on board and off the vessel on which they lived for several weeks.During the investigation,the CEO of BC Ferries reacted emotionally,requesting publicly that he wanted the TSB to recommend mandatory drug testing of all employees.The Marine Workers' Union stated that they were not aware of cannabis use by crew members,yet it seemed well-known among BC Ferries' employees and officers.The union,speaking on behalf of its members,has never supported substance abuse testing.
-Please refer to Scenario 8.4.What is the problem with the CEO of BC ferries recommending mandatory drug testing?

A) drug testing requires organizational leadership support and safety culture
B) drug testing is not legally permitted in Canada
C) drug testing is not required because BC Ferries has a zero tolerance drug policy
D) it is unclear which employees use medically prescribed drugs while on the job