Alcohol and Substance Misuse in the Workplace Jolyon Carmedy

Company Background Quantum Service Alcohol and Drug Abuse figures Testing in the Workplace Oral Fluid, Urine or Hair testing?

Company Background Quantum Diagnostics Point of care testing kits Largest range of onsite testing kits – oral fluid drugs of abuse testing, urine drugs of abuse testing and alcohol testing Quantum Laboratories (opened by Phil Willis MP – Chairman of the influential House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee) Only Independent drug testing company in the UK Oral Fluid & Urine Chain of Custody testing

Fast and reliable service – results in 24hours ISO:17025 UKAS accreditation Achieved in just 2 years Clients: Workplace testing – Occupational Health Companies Largest supplier to the NHS Drug Treatment Charities National Probation service HM Prison service Private Sector

Drug testing in the workplace 40% of the workplace under the age of 40 have used illicit drugs (FRANK drug awareness) UK carries out more drug testing than any other country in Europe Drug related crime, sickness and absenteeism costs in excess of £20 billion per year (Home Office) Alcohol abuse costs the UK around £2.3billion in sickness pay and NHS costs 27% of UK employers reported problems due to drug misuse in 2000 (Drugscope)

Police Force (pursuit drivers, armed Police) Railway Industry (safety critical roles) Construction Oil Platforms Aviation Workplace policy must outline rules and procedures for substance misuse testing and list options for dealing with and offering advice on treatment The estimated volume of testing in UK is now estimated at 250,000 workplace tests per year and growing.

As well the moral duty of employers to protect employees and members of the public, General Health and Safety Legislation covers all employers and workplaces.General Health and Safety Legislation In addition, specific duties and obligations are laid out in The Misuse of Drugs Act Under this act: it is illegal for anyone, whether at work or out with the workplace, to produce, supply or be in possession of illicit drugs owners or managers of property may be liable if they allow their premises to be used for taking, supplying or offering illicit drugs.

Pre-employment Random Corporate Manslaughter Act 2008 …to hold companies accountable for fatalities Health & Safety at work Act 1974 For cause – accident, suspicion, change in behaviour Workplace testing

Drug Detection times Oral Fluid Urine Hair

Alcohol and Drug testing Point of care (onsite testing) Breathalyser results in 10 seconds Drug testing results in 5 – 9 minutes Visually read Easy to use Fast results Home Office approved breathalyser Laboratory testing Oral fluid and urine testing Results in 24 hours Legally defensible results Chain of custody testing Collection service available (UK response time of 2 hours)

Features/Benefits Oral Fluid testing No testing area required Male/Female testing Onsite/Laboratory Difficult to adulterate Urine testing Testing area required Male/Female testing issue Onsite/Laboratory Shorter detection time Medium detection time Adulteration checks Hair testing No testing area required Male/Female testing Laboratory only Longest detection time

Ensure employees are protected Public safety Protects the reputation of the company The Benefits of a Workplace Policy Tackling substance misuse in the workplace can be a daunting and often complex process. One way of overcoming this is to have a robust drug and alcohol workplace policy that clearly outlines your company's rules and procedures for dealing with substance misuse and offers advice on where and how your employee should seek treatment. homeoffice.gov.uk

Summary Policy – Foundation of any workplace drug and alcohol program UKAS accredited Laboratory Always choose a company that can offer more than 1 testing format/solution

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