depends what the company/providor want to do I suppose but I would prefer to contract such testing out to avoid any potential allegations of conflict of interests/being seen to be "policing" employees. Doubtless would seem to be be more cost effective in the short term to have OH do it - but I think thats short sighted, especially if dismissal may be an outcome. In any scenario would need to be based on a comprehensive drug/alcohol policy that clearly defines roles/ what measures would be followed in the event of a +ve result? I personally would prefer OH to be seen as a support mechanism/gateway to external agencies but Im sure others may have differing views
> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 12:38:23 +0100
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> Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] drug/alcohol test providers and/or kit
> To: [log in to unmask]
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> Hello all
>
> Please can anyone advise as to how to obtain/facilitate drug and alcohol testing for safety critical roles.
>
> Do OH prioviders purchase kits, or do they take samples to send away, or do specific testers get called in to do test.
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> I'm completely clueless, so all information welcome.
>
> S :-)
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