Drug and Alcohol Testing
Drug and alcohol testing in occupational health identifies the presence of substances in an employee’s system, helping employers maintain a safe and productive workplace. Our team ensures compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
Further Information
Pathways Occupational Health offers drug and alcohol testing as part of:
- Pre-employment assessments
- Annual health checks
- Return-to-work evaluations
- Random workplace testing (conducted when there is reasonable suspicion of substance use affecting performance)
Pathways Occupational Health offers several drug and alcohol testing options, which can be conducted on-site or off-site:
- Instant Drug and Alcohol Tests: Conducted via urine sampling, providing immediate results.
- Breathalyser Testing: Measures blood alcohol content (BAC) through exhalation into a mouthpiece connected to a breathalyser.
- Laboratory Analysis: Blood or urine samples can be sent for detailed lab analysis for both drug and alcohol testing.
Testing Procedures:
- Urine Sample Test: The employee provides a urine sample in a sterile container provided by the technician. Measures are in place to prevent sample tampering.
- Breathalyser Test: The employee exhales into a breathalyser mouthpiece, which then converts the alcohol levels in breath into a BAC reading.
At Pathways Occupational Health, we prioritise accuracy and efficiency, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for all employees.
The drug and alcohol testing process typically takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
A qualified occupational health technician or a registered occupational health nurse will carry out the tests.
- If a non-negative result occurs, Pathways Occupational Health provides a chain of custody process to allow for further laboratory analysis and verification.
- Certification and reporting will depend on the test results and employer requirements.
- Photo ID (passport or driving licence) is required.
There are no specific clothing or footwear requirements for drug and alcohol testing.
- Customisable Testing: Choose from combined or separate drug and alcohol tests.
- Drug Panel Options: Urine tests are available in 7, 10, 13, and 18-panel formats, with higher panel numbers testing for more substances.
- Booking Requirement: Specify the required panel type when booking to allow time for test preparation and ordering.
I checked out several companies on the internet and Pathways Occupational Health offered the best choice of services. The services I booked were health surveillance, audiometry assessments and drug testing.
The whole procedure was faultless from beginning to end with friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable staff. Everything was emailed so we have confirmation on everything we had requested. Very happy and all of the staff from the initial conversation through to our health surveillances were very friendly, helpful and went above and beyond to answer any queries we had.
I wouldn’t change anything, just keep doing what you do. I would without a doubt recommend Pathways Occupational Health.
10/10
