The importance of chosing an acccredited OH provider, as described by SEQOHS.... 'Accreditation is a supportive process involving self-assessment and external peer assessment against accreditation standards, … [Read more...]
Drug and Alcohol Testing – The Medical Review Officer (MRO)
A Medical Review Officer (MRO) offers an expert review of positive drug test results. In the case of a positive laboratory result, the MRO must determine whether this indicates the use of drugs which would … [Read more...]
Drug testing at work
Here's a simple summary guide to workplace Drug and alcohol testing considerations: Consider at the outset whether or not there is a real and reasonable need to implement a drug and alcohol testing … [Read more...]
SEQOHS accreditation
Workers Health Ltd is proud to announce we have been approved for SEQOHS accreditation from the Faculty of Occupational Medicine. This means we are independently audited and fully accredited to the … [Read more...]
Reviewing Drug Testing
A Medical Review Officer (MRO) offers an expert review of positive drug test results. In the case of a positive laboratory result, the MRO must determine whether this indicates the use of drugs which would … [Read more...]
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Employers often undertake workplace drug testing for health and safety reasons, particularly in safety-critical jobs like road-side workers or crane operators and the practice has increased dramatically in the … [Read more...]
Considerate Constructors Scheme – Drug and Alcohol survey results
The influence of drugs and alcohol pose huge safety risks for the construction industry; a lapse in attention or focus could cause serious consequences, particularly in a working environment where heavy … [Read more...]
Spotlight on… effects of drugs and alcohol in construction
The Considerate Constructors Scheme has focused its attention on Alcohol and drugs in the UK construction industry after a survey has revealed that 59% of people working across the industry have concerns over … [Read more...]
Dismissal of line manager who refused workplace drug test
An example of a tribunal case published in Personnel Today which was won by the employer but where a more robust policy - and adherence to the policy, would have helped all … [Read more...]
Drug testing in the workplace – The Medical Review Officer
A Medical Review Officer (MRO) offers an expert review of positive drug test results. In the case of a positive laboratory result, the MRO must determine whether this indicates the use of drugs which would … [Read more...]