Workplace Drug & Alcohol Testing
Workplace drug and alcohol testing services help our customers to achieve a healthy, safe and compliant workplace. Various different forms of intervention from planned, random screening programmes through to “for cause” intervention can help to change cultures within our customers’ organisations.
About drug testing
Most drug tests do not look for the drugs themselves but for the chemicals that remain in the body after the drug breaks down. These are called metabolites, and can be found in blood, urine, hair, sweat or saliva.
The most common test is urine analysis, which can detect traces of drugs for up to three or four days after they have been taken – or, in the case of cannabis, for several weeks after it has been used, especially in heavy users.
Drug testing will not tell you whether a person is currently under the influence of a drug, but it will tell you that they have taken it. Anyone who carries out drug testing must be accredited by the UK Accreditation Service and comply with the International Standard for laboratories (ISO 17025).
Why is workplace drug testing important?
Drug and alcohol testing highlights any potential substance misuse in the workplace. This can be harmful to your staff, especially in industries where substances may impair:
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Operating machinery
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Working with the general public
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Health and safety decision-making
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Driving vehicles
Investing in workplace substance testing looks out for your employees. This reduces the risk of injuries and accidents and contributes to productivity. Certain industries, such as health care and transportation, may also legally need to comply with drug testing regulations.
How we deliver our alcohol and drug testing services
Our team provides professional drug and alcohol testing services for businesses of all sizes. We conduct thousands of workplace tests each year, helping companies meet safety and compliance requirements across various industries.
With a fleet of mobile testing units, we offer on-site screening for maximum convenience. Our mobile clinics are fully equipped to carry out legally defensible drug and alcohol tests, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
FAQs
What drug test do most employers use?
Urine drug testing (UDT), is the most common. This requires a urine sample, and is effective at detecting alcohol, and commonly used drugs such as marijuana and cocaine. At Insight Health, we specialise in Urine Drug Testing for businesses.
How often should workplace drug and alcohol testing be conducted?
Workplace drug and alcohol testing frequency depends on the company drug and alcohol policy.
Explore our related services
As well as providing drug and alcohol testing for your employees, we also have a variety of related services that will benefit your business and help you to stay within legal requirements. Find out more about all the services below.
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