Risky use and addiction

Testing for suspected alcohol and drug influence

In cases of suspected alcohol or drug impairment at work, your employee can be given a same-day appointment for testing. You and the employee will visit the Falck clinic together.

What it is

Falck offers a structured and professional process for testing and assessment when an employee is suspected of being impaired by alcohol and/or drugs during working hours, ensuring a safe and secure work environment.

The service means that you and your employee get a same-day appointment at Falck. The visit consists of testing (a breath alcohol test, as well as urine and blood samples). During the visit, you will be informed when the test results will be available.

How it works

Order service
Fill in the form. You will be called within two hours to schedule an appointment for you and your employee.
Visit
You and your employee will meet with an occupational health nurse who will conduct the testing.
Information before the visit:
1. Fluid intake should be avoided.
2. The employee needs to bring a valid photo ID.
Feedback
Results for the breath alcohol test are provided immediately on-site.
Drug tests and blood samples for alcohol markers are analyzed at an accredited laboratory, with results available in approximately one week. At the time of testing, a telephone appointment with a physician will be booked to provide feedback to your employee and to you as the manager.

Any positive drug tests are handled by Falck's specialist MRO (Medical Review Officer) physician.

Considerations for managers:

Consult your company's procedures and alcohol and drug policy for guidance on how to act in cases of suspected impairment.

If there is a suspicion of an alcohol or drug problem, but no suspicion of current impairment during working hours, the service "Investigation to clarify use" is recommended instead.

To clarify the extent of an alcohol or drug problem and the need for support, an investigation is required; a single test is not sufficient.

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