FirstCohort

Testing & support

Workplace drug and alcohol services that protect your business

Testing, training, policies and advice, all built around the Better Testing Pathway. Pick the support that suits your organisation.

Choose the right support

Whether you need drug testing at work, a stronger policy, practical training or expert guidance, our services cut risk and help your team feel confident.

Testing services

On-site workplace drug and alcohol testing

We come to your site and carry out testing in line with UK best practice. Every test follows a clear, fair process, so your decisions stand up if they are ever challenged.

Policies & documentation

Drug and alcohol policies that work

We write or rewrite your drug and alcohol policy, procedures and forms. They will match UK guidance and the way your business really runs day to day.

Consultancy & support

Advice when it matters most

Need a second opinion, a review of your testing programme or help with an incident happening right now? We give clear, practical advice you can act on.

Training

Training for managers, staff and collectors

Manager training, employee awareness and collector training for in-house teams. All of our courses are run through The Bainbridge Institute.

Where we test: on-site drug and alcohol testing is currently available across Tyne and Wear, County Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire, Northumberland. Training, policy writing and consultancy are available online across the whole of the UK. Further afield with a larger contract? Get in touch and we will see what we can do.

The types of testing we carry out

Pre-employment drug testing

Check new starters before they begin work, especially in safety-critical roles.

Random drug and alcohol testing

Fair, unannounced testing that puts people off taking risks at work.

For-cause testing

When a manager has a real concern, test quickly and follow the right steps.

Post-incident testing

After an accident or near miss, find out if drugs or alcohol played a part.

A positive result does not have to mean the end of someone's job. Where it is safe to do so, we help you set up a return-to-work plan with support and follow-up testing.

One day consultancy

The One Day Protection Package

One focused day to build, fix or strengthen your workplace drug and alcohol testing. Whether you are starting from scratch or improving what you have, we review where you are, find the gaps and help you move forward with confidence.

  • Review of your current testing arrangements
  • Policy and documentation guidance
  • Clearer procedures and decision steps
  • More confident, consistent managers
  • A practical action plan for next steps
Discuss your setup

Higher-level learning

Qualified Programmes

Structured programmes for organisations that need key staff trained to a higher standard. Ideal for building in-house skills in workplace testing, handling the process, paperwork and making sound decisions.

  • Higher-level structured learning
  • More confidence for key staff
  • Better consistency and standards
  • Builds skills inside your business
  • Places by enquiry, so we can check it is the right fit

Not sure where to start?

Tell us what you need and we will help you choose the right level of support.

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Ready to train your team?

Courses, manager training and resources are available on The Bainbridge Institute.