Hi,
I have used this company in the past,www.scientifics.com
they have offices in Derby if your in the midlands and they will come to your premises.
Hope this helps

Hi
I've used a company called Grendon Star for drug testing, they were very good. I have allways carried out alcohol testing in house with our own alco-meters.

Before recommending the introduction of a D&A testing regime, are you certain it is needed and will produce useful results for your client and not be an expensive white elephant for your client?

You may want to read what the Royal College of Nursing have to say on the matter as it affects their members....
http://www.rcn.org.uk/__...e/0008/78650/002520.pdf
“The RCN does not support mandatory drug testing for nurses and believes that the implementation of mandatory drug testing for health care workers would have major implications with regard to civil liberties. The RCN's position mirrors the views of the British Medical Association, which is opposed to the drug and alcohol screening of doctors.

Mandatory testing, in the opinion of the RCN, tackles only the "symptoms of the problem"; it would not provide for the education or support of workers that abuse substances. In addition, today's tests do not guarantee reliable results while "carte blanche'" screening would prove costly in terms of time, equipment, recording and follow-through.”

I doubt any of the companies who provide the testing service would offer this information.

Additionally, I note that D&A testing only ever looks for illegal substances (and alcohol). Prescription drugs taken legally can often have a far greater impact on the ability of individuals to perform their work safely. In the case of Temazepam for example, my own experience is that users should avoid trying to drive or work (or even stand up) for at least forty eight hours after starting to take the stuff!

Of course, if your client is looking to gain work in the railway industry (or any other sector where the standards are mandated by rote), then they have to abide by the policies and standards... No matter how relevant or useful.

Sits back and waits for the incoming....

Steve