Capital Equipment News May 2025

When workers operate heavy equipment or enter hazardous zones, any impairment - even slight - can have devastating consequences.

Employers need to have a clearly defined policy, enforce it uniformly, and use objective tools like breathalysers and drug testing to eliminate guesswork.

As the technology improves, companies are turning to digital systems for tracking and compliance.

In an era of heightened accountability and increasing safety standards, tools like those provided by ALCO-Safe are no longer optional.

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Employers need to have a clearly defined policy, enforce it uniformly, and use objective tools like breathalysers and drug testing to eliminate guesswork.

When workers operate heavy equipment or enter hazardous zones, any impairment - even slight - can have devastating consequences.” It’s this risk that compels many companies to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to alcohol and drug use on the job.

Rhys Evans, Managing Director of ALCO-Safe.

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A shift in testing trends Evans points out a clear trend in the industry: a move from urine-based to saliva-based drug testing. “Urine testing has a longer detection window but is considered intrusive and requires special facilities. Saliva testing, on the other

“Employers need to have a clearly defined policy, enforce it uniformly, and use objective tools like breathalysers and drug testing to eliminate guesswork,” he explains. “A well-written substance abuse policy is essential. Without it, companies open themselves to legal disputes.”

He highlights that ALCO-Safe’s solutions aim to support businesses in both detection and compliance. From high-tech breathalysers to passive alcohol sensors and saliva-based drug testing kits, the technology has evolved to make testing both accurate and less invasive.

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