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lisar  
#1 Posted : 28 May 2013 15:47:57(UTC)
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lisar

We have done alcohol testing for many years randomly, but just wondered about the methods of other companies . what system do you have in place?
Mr.Flibble  
#2 Posted : 28 May 2013 15:54:04(UTC)
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Mr.Flibble

We have a nice big red button at security which is pressed by everyone entering site, be they a Visitor or Director. They have 1% chance of it going red, if it goes red they get tested by trained Managers. We also test off the back of a vehicle accident or if we believe someone has had a few (i.e. can smell it on them!) Anyone that tests positive is dealt with accordingly. It works well and has the backing of the Union and we tend to capture a wide range of people (including me) and its pretty fair.
Mark1969  
#3 Posted : 28 May 2013 17:31:50(UTC)
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Mark1969

I have had a few different experinces of D&A testing, for cause is the most widely used (in my experience) following an accident incident or near miss. I have also seen it used randomly - not the greatest method unless you are in a high risk industry.
ctd167  
#4 Posted : 29 May 2013 15:32:00(UTC)
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ctd167

In the oil & gas industry, its now done as a matter of course.
stevedm  
#5 Posted : 29 May 2013 16:24:47(UTC)
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stevedm

It also now becoming more prevalent in large construction projects too...the random aspect...we use a random number generator (Again union approved) for the site we go to and that number relates to the pass or employee number in some cases.
colinreeves  
#6 Posted : 30 May 2013 13:35:01(UTC)
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colinreeves

Working in a small community and where we operate a public service, we also test after accidents / incidents. This is primarily to protect employees against public accusations after the event "oh he is always drunk". To have a test immediately after the incident deflects this element of criticism. Again with union support.
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