According to the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare the estimated social cost of alcohol use in Australian workplaces is approximately $4 billion with an estimated $3.6 billion due to absenteeism. Without drug and alcohol testing how can you ensure productivity and reduce your exposure to risks?
Partnering with Alcolizer Technology for drug and alcohol testing in your workplace ensures a full service solution where we can be involved as much or as little as you like. For over 30 years we have been manufacturing quality, reliable products with ongoing service and support coupled with policy implementation and training. With our teams experience in introducing drug and alcohol testing to workplaces we are in a unique position to help relay a work safety message to your team supporting management decisions and encouraging ‘by in’ from your employees.
In 2021, the cost of addiction in Australia was estimated to be $80.3 billion including costs associated with alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and gambling. Alcohol related harm was the second largest contributor to costs at $22.6 billion, followed by harm related from other drugs at $12.9 billion. The major contributor of costs was workplace and household productivity losses at a huge 48%.
To help mitigate your risk it makes sense to implement strategies before problems start. If you find one employee with substance abuse issues, there could likely be more. A strong drug and alcohol testing policy with pre-employment and random drug testing discourages people from applying for employment with you or staying on and being penalised.
By creating a safer workplace you are supporting reliable employees who may be left to cover for colleagues abusing drugs and alcohol. Implementing testing demonstrates that you care about your employees and want to keep them safe.
At Alcolizer Technology we have a range of drug and alcohol testing products available dependant on your requirements, location and volume of tests required.
Our oral detect single use drug test is a cost-effective solution – a small price to pay for increased productivity, reduced risk, safer workplace and a supportive workplace culture. Like to know more? Click here to get in touch.