Durham · County Durham
Workplace drug & alcohol testing and training in Durham
Helping Durham employers reduce risk with testing, legally robust policies, manager training and support.
Support for Durham businesses
From construction, manufacturing, public sector to office-based teams, employers across County Durham rely on clear drug and alcohol policies and trained managers to keep people safe. First Cohort brings the Better Testing approach to Durham: fair processes, defensible decisions and a support-first culture.
On-site testing is carried out by our own team across County Durham and the wider North East. Training is delivered online through The Bainbridge Institute, so your Durham teams can complete courses on site, on shift or at home.
- Drug and alcohol policy writing for Durham employers
- Workplace testing programme design
- Manager impairment training in Durham
- Employee substance misuse awareness courses
- Free tribunal-readiness audit
- Free auditView training
Ready to train your team?
Courses, manager training and resources are available on The Bainbridge Institute.