Safety critical workplace drug testing
We provide workplace drug testing on behalf of many safety critical industries. These include drug testing for Sellafield, National Grid and many waste management organisations throughout the UK. In addition, we perform drug tests for the Home Office, specifically for the security and vetting teams.
Safety critical drug and alcohol testing
We perform thousands of drug and alcohol tests each year to meet the standards for safety critical roles in industry. Drug testing requirements range from individual contractors to organisations who require personnel to work on safety critical sites. These include nuclear facilities such as Sellafield and power generation sites throughout the UK. The test performed must be a urine laboratory drug test with an optional breath alcohol screen. The most popular reason for safety critical drug testing is for pre-employment purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sellafield drug testing
Drug testing for Sellafield involves obtaining a urine sample from the donor. The process follows that of the urine laboratory drug test chain of custody procedure. However, one key difference is the number of drug groups that must be analysed, these are:
- Amphetamine (including Methamphetamine)
- Barbiturates (including Secobarbitone, Phenobarbitone, and others)
- Benzodiazepines (including Diazepam, Temazepam and others)
- Cannabis
- Cocaine
Methadone - Opiates (including Morphine, Dihydrocodeine and others)
- Ethanol
Hair drug testing for UK Government
Due to the sensitive nature of security roles within certain government departments, it is necessary to vet new personnel. The drug test of choice for such key roles is the hair drug test with optional urine laboratory drug testing. In combination, this provides an indication of any short and longer term drug use.
National Grid and Utilities drug testing
National Grid also require urine laboratory drug testing. Again, a different set of drug groups must be analysed, which can include the following:
- Amphetamine (including Methamphetamine)
- Barbiturates (including Secobarbitone,
- Phenobarbitone, and others)
- Benzodiazepines (including Diazepam, Temazepam and others)
- Cannabis
- Cocaine
- Methadone
- Opiates (including Morphine, Dihydrocodeine and others)
- Ethanol
- Phencyclidine
- Propoxyphene
- Ketamine
Local drug testing clinics, and mobile locations throughout the UK
For your convenience, we have a network of drug testing clinics throughout the UK. As a result, we can provide Network Rail drug and alcohol test appointments for you in your local area at selected clinics. Or we can arrange for a certified sample collection officer to visit your home, workplace, or other location.
Our Headquarters
Crystal Health Group
The Old Chapel
Manchester
M30 0NG