Right Times For Drug Testing in the Workplace

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The Right Times & Circumstances For Drug Testing in the Workplace

James Gunter

Testing Kits UK provides the latest state-of-the-art drug & alcohol testing devices for countless industries, businesses, organisations & medical facilities, across the length & breath of the UK & Southern Ireland When it comes to testing employees for drugs; the types of tests that should be used, vary according to,1:...

Vicarious Liability of Alcohol & Drugs in the Workplace

James Gunter

 "Common law principles of vicarious liability are often important in the law surrounding alcohol & drugs in the workplace" [1]. The drug & alcohol testing advisory team at Drug Testing Kits UK, want to make all our existing & new clients across the UK, aware of the potential legal pitfalls....

How Long do Drugs Stay in Your System?

James Gunter

Knowing how long prescription drugs and illegal drugs stay in your system, is extremely important for your quality of life, particularly if your work includes driving a vehicle, or operating machinery. These days, some employees think that taking a stimulant drug will help them with their workload, however, this viewpoint...

How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System?

James Gunter

Knowing just how long alcohol stays in the body, is extremely important for those who like a drink. This is because when alcohol is in the system, it impairs our mental judgement, and decreases reaction time, thereby making our driving unsafe, and putting everyone in the vehicle and those nearby,...

Dealing With Drug & Alcohol Exposure in the Workplace

James Gunter

What Procedure Should You Follow if an Employee Discloses an Issue? If an employee approaches a supervisor, manager, or other high ranking official within your company/organisation, then the first thing you should do, is to show compassion and respect by thanking them for their honest straightforward disclosure, and assuring them...

Developing Your Drug & Alcohol Policy

James Gunter

  Here at Drugs Testing Kits UK, we are frequently approached by companies, organisations, and others, with questions related to compiling a Drug & Alcohol policy. This blog gives you clear, concise information on the key points that you should consider. The Main Points to Incorporate into Your Policy Rules...

An Employer's Guide For Managing Alcohol Misuse

James Gunter

With regard to the workplace: “An impact assessment paper on minimum pricing calculated lost productivity due to alcohol in the UK, at about £7.3 billion per year. There is also evidence that people in certain professions & occupations are likely to drink more, with a British Medical Association (BMA) survey...

UK Law Relating to Drug & Alcohol Misuse

James Gunter

  If you own a company or organisation which operates in the UK, it is essential to be conversant with current UK law, and to keep up to date with any amendments or new laws related to employees' drug and alcohol misuse. Being United Kingdom's Number One supplier in the...