SAFER WORKFORCE, STRONGER BUSINESS
Workplace Drug and Alcohol
Testing Services
Create a safer, more compliant workplace with our professional drug and alcohol testing services. From pre-employment screening to random and post-incident testing, our services are designed to minimise risk, meet legal obligations, and protect your workforce.
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Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing
At SLS, we understand that a safer workforce means a stronger business. The use of drugs and alcohol can have serious consequences to workplaces, particularly in safety-critical industries where machinery is used and employee safety is vital. Any resulting failings can also impact productivity and cause long lasting reputational damage to your business. In short, ensuring a substance-free workplace protects your people and your bottom line.
When we can support
No matter the circumstances, we have workplace testing solutions that can help:
Our toxicology laboratory is a testing laboratory (No. 2144) providing ISO/IEC 17025:2017 UKAS accredited workplace drug and alcohol tests; and is RISQS approved, under the Achilles Rail Industry Supplier Scheme, with supplier number 3091.
Ongoing or periodic monitoring
Any employee who has come forward and admits to having a drug and/or alcohol problem may be regularly tested over a set period of time.
To support this process, we offer devices to monitor abstinence: DrugPatch and an alcohol breathalyser.
DrugPatch is a discreet patch applied to the outer upper arm that continually monitors sweat for the use of drugs whereas our breathalysers are used by the donor at periodic times to test for alcohol consumption.
Both devices are best used as part of a bespoke ongoing monitoring programme, created by you and your account manager to ensure it suits all parties involved.
Urine
drug testing
Oral fluid
drug testing
Blood
alcohol testing
Hair drug
and alcohol tests
Abstinence testing
for drugs and alcohol
Nail drug and
alcohol testing
DrugPatch
DrugPatch
Drug and Alcohol Testing for Family Law
Through our legal services team, we provide hair drug, hair alcohol and abstinence monitoring to meet the unique and specific needs of public law.
Every year, our legal services team supports over 17,000 family law professionals with a comprehensive range of drug and alcohol testing options, including innovative products such as dried blood spot testing for alcohol markers and abstinence monitoring. This includes DrugPatch, a UK first for the family law sector.
Sectors we support . . .
We support businesses across construction, logistics, manufacturing, and other safety-critical industries with reliable, discreet drug screening and alcohol screening solutions. We are one of few providers to offer a combined in-house collection and laboratory service, enabling us to deliver industry leading turnaround times.
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Oil and Gas
Manufacturing
Logistics
Rail
Choose a testing provider you can trust . . .
Today we partner with over 3,500 customers across the UK to help minimise the risks associated with drug misuse and alcohol misuse in the workplace and meet industry best practice whilst protecting your people and business. Our comprehensive range of services can support you throughout the whole process of drug and alcohol testing.
A dedicated and attentive client management team with direct access to our laboratory experts.
A collection service that operates 24/7, 365 days a year with a digital collection system to capture all testing information for a professional, seamless service.
A combined in-house collection and laboratory testing service, enabling us to deliver industry leading turnaround times.
Our toxicology laboratory is a Testing Laboratory (No.2144) providing ISO/IEC 17025:2017 UKAS accredited workplace drug and alcohol tests.
A strong focus on innovation, with our own dedicated research and development team.
SLS took the time to understand our business and needs. We selected them as our drug and alcohol testing partner based on their flexible approach, experience and the ability to access their own laboratory experts if needed.
Lead SHEQ Manager, Bibby Distribution
FAQs
Workplace drug testing and workplace alcohol testing provides employers with a reliable method to identify substance misuse among employees and job applicants. Substance tests detect the presence of controlled substances/illicit drugs or alcohol that may impair judgement, compromise behaviour, and reduce workplace performance.
By implementing a robust testing programme, organisations can proactively manage safety risks, protect staff and the public, and uphold operational standards and reputation.
All businesses can benefit from drug and alcohol testing solutions but screening protocols are especially beneficial in industries where safety, compliance, and public trust are critical. Here are the sectors that most commonly test:
- Construction & Engineering
- Transportation & Logistics
- Healthcare & Social Care
- Manufacturing & Warehousing
- Utilities & Energy
- Education & Childcare
- Public Sector & Emergency Services
- Finance & Corporate Services
We offer pre-employment, random, for-cause, post-incident, and return-to-work testing. Types of tests include urine, saliva, hair, and breath alcohol testing. All testing is conducted in accordance with UK legislation and industry standards, ensuring confidentiality, fairness, and legal defensibility.
We provide comprehensive support for workplace health care and substance testing programmes, including policy development, staff training, and ongoing compliance guidance. Our services cover drug and alcohol testing, ensuring accurate test results and legally sound procedures that help protect your organisation and promote a safer working environment.