How to Write a Workplace Alcohol and Drug Policy That Actually Works

How to Write a Workplace Alcohol and Drug Policy That Actually Works – an 8-step guide for South African employers, with a worker on an industrial site

This is general guidance, not legal advice. Have an HR or labour law professional review your polices. Buying breathalysers is the easy part. Making testing fair, consistent and defensible is harder, and that depends on the document behind it: your alcohol and other drugs (AOD) policy. Without one, even the best equipment leaves you open…

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Benefits of using Oral Fluid for workplace Drug Tests

The “Fit for Duty” Advantage: Why Oral Fluid is the Future of Workplace Drug Testing Implementing an effective workplace drug testing policy is critical for maintaining safety, and oral fluid testing offers a fast, non-invasive, and highly accurate method to detect recent drug use. Unlike traditional urine tests, oral fluid (saliva) screening can be conducted…

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