Isn’t drug testing expensive?

“I recognise the need for testing but isn’t it an expensive process?”

No, it isn’t. Using the ITS high-quality tests for initial screening is relatively inexpensive and most companies who adopt a robust and active Policy benefit from a number of hidden cost savings, lower absenteeism, greater productivity and fewer costly accidents/incidents. Using lower quality and inferior tests can lead to erroneous results, resulting in a lack of confidence in the Policy/Procedures, more challenges (and therefore more management time) and costly employee tribunal or legal cases. The average cost of an employee tribunal can easily exceed £15000 – never mind the time required. What is the cost of a life lost through an accident? What is the cost of claims and legal expenses due to accidents or incidents? Corporate manslaughter / Corporate homicide? The question might be, can you afford not to introduce a policy?

£3 Billion per year, is the estimated cost to British industry from drug and alcohol related problems. An employee tribunal can easily cost in excess of £15,000. An investigation by the HSE can result in businesses closing (temporary or permanently), very hefty fines and possibly prison sentences for those found at fault.