Drug and Alcohol Testing for Employees

OH Well provides reliable drug and alcohol testing for workplaces across Canterbury, helping employers meet NZ health and safety requirements and protect their staff.

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What Is Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing?

OH Well provides drug and alcohol testing for the following situations:

• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing – drug and alcohol testing helps a business understand if a job candidate is safe to begin work. It is often a standard part of recruitment in safety sensitive industries
• Post incident drug & alcohol testing
• Random drug & alcohol testing

Why employers conduct drug and alcohol tests

Employers use testing to:

• Reduce workplace risks and accidents
• Meet health and safety compliance standards
• Support staff wellbeing

Legal and workplace safety considerations

For roles involving machinery, driving, or high-risk tasks, employee drug and alcohol testing helps protect both the business and their staff from accidents and significant incidents/near miss events.

Why Choose OH Well for Drug and Alcohol Testing

Experienced occupational health professionals

Our team has extensive experience supporting employers across manufacturing, construction, and service industries. We understand the unique compliance and safety pressures businesses face.

Fast turnaround and accurate results

We understand recruitment timelines are sensitive and have a flow on effect to the rest of the business. Our testing services deliver rapid results without compromising accuracy, helping you make informed employment decisions quickly.

Supporting compliance with NZ workplace health and safety regulations

We provide drug and alcohol test results in a clear and easy to read report that is compliant with NZ workplace health and safety regulations. This ensures both the employer and the employee understand the results, and can make hiring decisions based upon them.

Book a Drug and Alcohol Test Today

Whether you need pre-employment testing, random checks, or support with an ongoing programme, OH Well can help. Our Christchurch based team also services wider Canterbury, with options for on-site or clinic-based testing.
Contact us to book testing or to discuss a programme tailored to your workplace.

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FAQs

What is pre-employment drug and alcohol testing?
It is a screening process carried out before hiring to confirm a candidate is fit for work and meets workplace safety standards.

Why do employers require a drug and alcohol test before hiring?
To reduce risks, meet compliance requirements, and ensure staff are safe and reliable before starting employment.

What types of drug tests are available for employees?
We provide urine drug and alcohol testing. This method is easy to do and provides accurate results.

Why should I choose OH Well for drug and alcohol testing?
OH Well has an experienced team of occupational health nurses, who are professional, reliable and friendly. We provide a fast, accurate and easy process for businesses. All OH Well nurses are certified to Unit Standards AS/NZ 25511 & 25458 and work closely with Canterbury Health Laboratories (IANZ accredited).

 

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