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Drug & Alcohol Testing in the Work Place

TVI provide a 24 hour drug and alcohol testing service on both a corporate basis and privately for members of the public.

Corporate Drugs & Alcohol Testing Procedures

Drugs and alcohol testing at work is highly effective. It is a proven, low cost strategy which identifies those needing help, cuts accidents and sick leave, improves attendance and increases productivity.

TVI conduct random test procedures in the work place as part of a proactive service but also attend upon request in a reactive capacity. These services are subject to the service provisions outlined below.

Drug & Alcohol Testing at Home

TVI undertake drug and alcohols testing procedures in cases for example, Where a parent may have genuine concerns about one of their children or other family member.

TVI will only test an individual under eighteen years where the consent of both the parent and person concerned has been obtained.

TVI reserve the right to refuse to conduct the procedures.

Drug Testing and the Human Rights Act 1998

The Human Rights Act 1998 incorporates into UK law the European Convention on Human Rights. Although it only directly applies to ‘public authorities’, it is anticipated that it will set the standards for the actions of private sector companies.

Article 8 states that everyone has the right to respect for their privacy. However exercising this right must not interfere with the rights and freedoms of others, the protection of health and morals, national security, safety and the prevention of disorder or crime. In essence the rights of the individual must be balanced against the rights of others, and of society as a whole.

Case Law in the European Court of Human Rights has established the principle of proportionality. This means that an infringement of Rights may be justified and lawful if it is within the law and is necessary and appropriate for achieving a legitimate aim. The Court has also held that where an employee voluntarily enters into an agreement or contract that restricts their Rights, this is also acceptable.

Drug & Alcohol Prevention

Service Provision:

• Before providing a service, the informed consent of the person concerned must be obtained and all reasonable steps must be taken ensure that the nature of the service, is adequately understood.
• Written consent must always be secured for a person's involvement and information about the purpose or nature set out in writing.
• It must be recognised that in some situations a person's capacity to give valid consent may be diminished and this will be taken into account before agreeing to provide a service.
• TVI do not make false or exaggerated claims about the effectiveness of the services they are providing, nor do they ascribe unusual powers to themselves.
• TVI recognise and uphold a client's right to withdraw consent at any time.

Confidentiality

• Personally identifiable information about clients are not normally disclosed to others only with the valid informed consent of the person concerned and the boundaries and limits of confidentiality are explained clearly before any service is provided.
• Where TVI holds a sincere belief that a client poses a serious risk of harm to themselves or others, or where obliged by law, TVI may be required to disclose personally identifiable information without the client's consent. Before breaking confidentiality, however, TVI will seek to secure valid consent for disclosure from the person concerned.
• Information identifying clients are never published.
• TVI ensure that any records relating to clients are kept secure from unauthorised access and the requirements of the Data Protection Act are complied with at all times.