Testing for suspected alcohol and drug influence

If there is a suspicion of alcohol or drug influence at work, your employee can be given a same-day appointment for testing. (Orders must be placed no later than 3:30 p.m.) You (manager/HR) will come together with the employee to Falck’s clinic.

What it is

Falck offers a structured and professional process for testing and assessment when an employee is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs during work hours, to ensure a safe and secure work environment.

The service provides you and your employee with a same-day appointment at Falck, where samples are taken (a breathalyzer test for alcohol, plus urine and blood samples). During the visit, you will be informed when to expect the test results.

How it works

1. Order service
   Fill in the form. This is a priority service at Falck. We will contact you by phone as soon as we receive the order to provide you with an appointment time and further instructions.
2. Visit
   You and your employee will meet with an occupational health nurse who will collect the samples.
   Information fore your visit:
   1. Fluid intake should be avoided.
   2. The employee must bring a valid photo ID.
3. Feedback
   The result of the breathalyzer test is 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 an occupational health physician is scheduled to provide feedback to you, as the manager, and your employee.
   
   Any positive drug tests are handled by Falck’s specialist Medical Review Officers (MROs).

Considerations for managers:

Refer to your company's procedures and alcohol and drug policy for guidance on how to act as an employer when you suspect an employee is under the influence.

If there is a suspicion of a substance use problem, but no suspicion of the employee being currently under the influence at work, the "Clarifying Assessment of Use" service is recommended instead.

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

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