Drug & Alcohol Testing Services
Flex Health provide comprehensive and accurate drug and alcohol testing services for businesses across the UK, supported by our staff from our Hull and Sheffield clinics.
What are Drug & Alcohol Testing services?
Drug and alcohol testing services are a key part of our occupational health offering for businesses. Testing helps to foster a secure work environment where employees can’t jeopardise the safety of their colleagues, especially in locations full of hazards or in safety-critical roles. A testing program allows a business to support staff who have issues with substance abuse or misuse and ensures you comply with legal standards.
Drug & alcohol testing services that we offer
Random drug and alcohol testing: Flex Health can provide random or unscheduled testing for drug and alcohol use in the workplace via contact through your HR team or site representative. We’ll conduct the test within the allocated time to provide an accurate result.
‘For Cause’ drug and alcohol testing: For cause testing is provided for when you have a reasonable suspicion that a member of your team is using drugs or alcohol at work. You can make a referral to us from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and to our trusted partners outside of these hours and at weekends.
‘Train the Trainer’ services: You may want to have members of your own team trained to be able to carry out for cause drug and alcohol testing, especially when you want to operate quickly, perhaps following an incident on site. We’ll visit your site or premises and train the relevant stuff to administer safe, efficient and accurate tests.
Our approach to Drug & Alcohol testing
Our drug and alcohol testing services are part of Flex Health’s comprehensive occupational health services, and have been designed to provide flexible, customer-centric support for businesses. Your employees deserve to work in a safe, secure environment, and our testing is a resource you can rely on to help provide that. Our approach is to listen to your needs, and we’d be delighted to answer any questions you may have about our testing services, how they work and how they’re compliant with your business’ policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can employers carry out drug and alcohol tests?
Yes, employers can carry out drug and alcohol testing, especially in safety-critical industries. Testing must be fair, clearly outlined in company policies and should comply with UK employment law.
Is it legal to drug test employees in the UK?
Yes, but employers must have consent, usually through a workplace policy or contract. Testing should be justified, non-discriminatory and in line with data protection laws. Random drug and alcohol testing is common in high-risk industries.
What businesses should carry out drug and alcohol tests?
Industries where safety is critical, such as construction, transport, manufacturing and healthcare, should consider drug and alcohol testing. It helps maintain a safe working environment and reduces risks for all employees.
How frequently should businesses carry out drug and alcohol tests?
The frequency of testing depends on industry risks and company policy. Some businesses conduct regular or random drug and alcohol testing, while others test after incidents or suspicions of substance misuse.
