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We are experts in drug and alcohol testing, providing 100% legally defensible results exactly when and where you need them.
If you’re operating in a field where safety is critical, it is vital that your drug and alcohol policy protects your employees, the public and your business.
Accidents caused by your staff who may be working under the influence of intoxicating substances can be dangerous, even deadly, and may make you liable to costly lawsuits.
Drug and alcohol abuse can also be damaging for white collar workplaces - substance abuse is detrimental to productivity, staff attendance, morale and can affect your company’s reputation.
Services tailored to your needs
Our sample collection services are available nationwide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Our tests can be tailored to the standards required of any industry or sector. We currently test to the standards of National Grid, Network Rail, TfL, Crossrail, HS2, DLR and others.
We can meet the standards required by individual companies and can advise on best practices in the introduction and application of testing regimes.
Drug and Alcohol Training
Express Medicals delivers the best in corporate drug & alcohol training. Our courses equip managers with an understanding of the potentially damaging issues of substance misuse in the workplace, to help them identify usage by individuals and to provide support in managing the repercussions.
Find out more about our training courses here.
Expert support for your drug & alcohol policy
Whether you’re in the process of creating your policy, or you’re looking for guidance to improve the scope, Express Medicals can provide specialist advice or consultancy to ensure it is in line with current legislation and best practice.
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The Practical Guide to Drug & Alcohol Testing
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about drugs & alcohol in the workplace, but were afraid to ask!
Including
A brief history of drug & alcohol testing in the UK
Which type of test to screen for which drugs or alcohol
How to put together your own drug & alcohol policy
Types of testing programmes
Pre-placement
Tests are carried out when a new starter joins your company.
Pre-appointment
Tests are carried out when an employee is transferred, promoted, or seconded.Unannounced/random
A minimum percentage of the workforce is randomly tested, without advance noticeFor cause
For occasions where a manager or supervisor believes an employee is unfit for work due to drugs or alcohol,Post-incident
Tests are carried out following an incident that either caused, or had the potential to cause, harm.
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