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Types of Workplace Breathalyzers and Mobile Drug Testing

12 January, 2022

Nowadays, employers try their best to improve and maintain workplace safety and productivity. Drug and alcohol testing is one measure to protect employees from the dangers of substance use. Drugs and alcohol are substances that may affect your ability to perform tasks safely and efficiently. Furthermore, intoxication at work may impair your ability to operate machinery. Therefore, an alcohol and drug policy is ideal for companies seeking an accident-free workplace. A workplace policy aims to eliminate safety risks by monitoring the workers’ current state and capabilities. Employers can avail of the services of certified laboratories to carry out mobile drug testing and alcohol testing.

There are many types of alcohol and drug testing methods. Most employers prefer mobile drug testing because it is more convenient. A standard drug test examines a person’s specimen sample (blood, urine, saliva, hair) for the presence of illicit substances. On the other hand, an alcohol test can determine the blood alcohol content (BAC) in the body through a breathalyzer. A workplace breathalyzer is a handheld device that screens a person’s breath sample for alcohol. Effective breathalyzers like BACtrack devices use fuel cell sensor technology to measure the BAC level accurately. Fuel cell sensors have advanced technology that precisely measures the ethyl alcohol in the breath and does not react with other compounds. Therefore, fuel cell breathalyzers are less likely to produce false-positive BAC results.

Breathalyzers and Mobile Drug Testing: Test Taking

Another kind of breathalyzer is the Infrared Spectrophotometer. A larger and less portable type breathalyzer. The Infrared Spectrophotometer uses infrared light (IR) absorption to detect the presence and concentration of ethanol. Law enforcement uses this breathalyzer at police stations for evidential breath testing. On the other hand, police also use fuel cell breathalyzers at the roadside screenings to check the BAC level of drivers. Meanwhile, only certified collectors or laboratories can carry out mobile drug testing. A workplace drug test typically analyzes for commonly used drugs such as cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine (meth), and amphetamine. Employees with positive drug test results may face disciplinary actions depending on the workplace policy provisions and the employer’s discretion.

Alcohol and drug testing is an excellent method to manage safety risks in the workplace. A comprehensive workplace policy can promote safe and healthy lifestyle practices. Without a doubt, workplaces can achieve an alcohol and drug-free environment through workplace breathalyzers and mobile drug testing services. Nowadays, mobile testing units offer on-site testing that would allow less workflow disruption. Employees no longer need to take a day off for testing. Alcohol tests are also now easy and quick to perform. BACtrack workplace breathalyzers only take 10 to 15 seconds to process the results. These services and devices allow employers to effectively maintain workplace safety and productivity with more frequent and reliable tests.

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