Fully qualified testers following the AS/NZ Standards.
We have an affiliation with the Canterbury Health Lab (CHL) for scientific verification if needed along with regular sample confirmation (part of the standards requirements).
We purchase our testing products from a certified specialist supplier.
We can help with testing for the following purposes:
- Pre-employment
- Random (day or person)
- Internal Transfer
- Post accident/incident
- Reasonable cause
- Follow up
We can assist with getting staff into a rehabilitation program if needed.
Preparation and implementation of Drug & Alcohol policies and procedures.
We are fully equipped with 4×4 vehicle with radio for forestry situations.
We have a permanent facility or portable option.
DRUG TESTING
We use a Microscreen Drug Cup which is a well recognised brand. This is the more expensive version compared to the Proscreen cup but our prices are comparable to those that use this.
This cup tests for 6 drugs of abuse (Amphetamines, Methamphetamines, Cocaine, Cannabis, Opiates, Benzodiazepines) & 5 adulterants (pH, Specific Gravity, Bleach, Creatinine, Nitrates) to make sure the test is not faked.
Before any official testing takes place within a 24 hour period we perform both a negative and not-negative sample to make sure they drug cups are working. This is part of the requirements of following the standards.
We also use the Synthetic Cannabis Dip Tester tests for 17 of the most common compounds of synthetic cannabis in NZ.
Although synthetic cannabis is not mentioned in the AS/NZS4308:2008 Standard, you need to be aware that you are obligated to provide a safe working environment for all staff, and synthetic cannabis DOES cause impairment.
We DO NOT use saliva testing as this is not yet recognised under the current standards and normally has to be followed up by the Drug Cup screening for confirmation.
ALCOHOL TESTING
We use a Lifeloc FC10 breathalyser. There is no NZ certified breath tester but this a certified tester to the Australian Standards.
It is a high quality unit made in the USA. This alcohol breath tester uses the same fuel cell sensor technology as the Police breathalysers, so will give you a accurate and reliable digital reading of your alcohol level – in fact it is used by the Police in most of the states of USA. This unit has the advantage of having different test modes, so you can test with or without a mouthpiece. No waiting around for test results as it has very fast reacting times. This unit is regularly calibrated to make sure the reading is correct.