Time means money. Today, companies are seeking ways of saving money and preventing too much downtime while maintaining safety standards. Mandatory drug screening is required in many companies and industries. Misuse of alcohol and drugs, legal as well as illegal, can be the cause of serious accidents in the workplace and frequent absenteeism of the users Bringing mobile drug testing units to the job site is a cost effective solution that will help alleviate occurrences before they become a problem.

Gone are the days when employees have to leave the worksite and travel to a drug testing facility. This often meant hours of waiting and travel time. New technology allows the testing site to come to your location, whenever and wherever you require it. You are in control of setting up the event.

Employees will be able to continue working right up until the time of their individual test, and return right after completion. There is no chance of the workplace being held responsible for any accidents that may have happened during travel to and from a remote testing site. This means less time is taken from the work day and less money lost.

Test companies also save company staff time and money by coordinating and managing the entire specimen collection and testing process. They provide all the equipment, FDA-approved reagents and staff necessary for the collection process, and transport it all to your location, no matter how remote it may be. Many provide counseling or administer rehab programs for any employees who have positive results. Some even offer services for interpreting and keeping records of the results. Choose a company based on your needs and environment.

Most industries require urine collection for employee samples, however mobile facilities are usually capable of screening breath alcohol, hair and oral fluid as well. Urine collection for screening requires sterile conditions and preparation of the area before hand. Hiring mobile testers is easier on all involved since they are familiar with the protocols involved. The cost of these service depends on location and availability of proper site, or bringing one in, and the number of employees and the number of shifts they work and when.

Collectors are trained to ensure standard procedures are followed so that any adverse results are admissible should a court case arise. A third party involved keeps the chain of custody and ensures no tampering or errors by company employees. They are also responsible for all necessary paperwork and filling it out properly.

Customization of drug screening programs allows companies to meet their own industry regulated requirements. Whether used for pre-employment, random tests, reasonable suspicion, to allow an employee to return to duty, as a follow-up procedure or as post-accident testing, chosen options will be carried out by trained individuals with established protocols in place.

A drug free workplace is a safer, more productive environment with fewer employee compensation claims and less absenteeism. Mobile drug testing is the viable option for many workplaces. Onsite screening may be done conveniently anywhere and at any time. It helps save money by creating limited downtime and helps reduce costly accidents. It is the perfect solution during mass hiring needs, and cost effective for remote locations. It also is beneficial for post accident needs.