Dear All,
I have been asked by HR to do an on site alcohol test on a gentleman that
works for us and is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol whilst
in work. The individual has been arriving late to work, has a poor
attendance record and has had the odour of alcohol on his breath on a few
occasions. The company that I work for has no policy for with cause testing
only for pre-employment which consists of a urine sample being taken under
the chain of custody procedure and sent to Medscreen. They even went so far
as to ask me to get a kit from Boots to do one!
I have said that I would do a alcohol test using the chain of custody
procedure with the gentleman's consent only.
I was wondering if anyone else has had similar experience and I'm happy to
have any further advice on the matter from anyone.
Thank you
Sharon Jones
RGN
Occupational Health Department
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