Drug and alcohol screening
Convenient testing throughout Australia
and New Zealand.

The use of alcohol and recreational drugs can present a hazard in the workplace.
An effective drug and alcohol screening program improves workplace safety and the long-term health of your workplace.

Drug and Alcohol Screening Services

Our drug and alcohol screening services cover pre-employment, random, “for cause”, and critical incident screening. Depending on your requirements, we use instant screening, instant machine screening, and laboratory screening.

WHA offers the following drug and alcohol screening services tailored to specific requirements:

  • Urinary or oral fluid drug screening to Australian Standards AS/NZS 4308:2008 (Urine) - AS 4760 2019 (Oral Fluid).
  • Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) certified urine and oral fluid collection, screening and transport.
  • Fully compliant with NATA approved pathology screening and confirmation requirements.
  • Gas/Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (GCMS/LCMS) confirmatory testing by a NATA certified laboratory of non-negative instant results.
Benefits of Drug and Alcohol Screening

A safe and healthy workforce benefits both employers and employees. Drug and alcohol screening ensures your employees are fit to work and supports the safety of everyone in your workplace.

  • Provide a safe work environment culture
  • Meet health and safety targets
  • Minimise long-term absenteeism from illness and injury
  • Save money on workers insurance claims and insurance premiums
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On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing Program

WHA delivers a comprehensive on-site drug and alcohol testing program across Australia, designed to support your workforce health and safety needs.

Our services include on-site pre-employment recruitment drives, randomised screening, “for cause” testing, and critical incident assessments, all conducted conveniently at your site.

Test results are seamlessly uploaded to the WHA Portal, providing you with a centralised, secure location to manage employee workforce medical records and monitor testing frequency for all individuals. Simplify your compliance and workforce health management with WHA.

WHA's national network of over 80 WHA clinics makes it easier to get assessments where needed, in-clinic or on-site

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FAQ's about Drug and alcohol screening

Implementing drug and alcohol screening in the workplace helps ensure a safer and more productive environment by identifying and mitigating risks associated with substance use. It promotes compliance with workplace safety policies, reduces the likelihood of accidents and incidents, and fosters a culture of accountability and well-being among employees.

Yes, WHA provides comprehensive drug and alcohol screening services, including random, pre-employment, and post-incident testing. These services are designed to support businesses in managing workplace safety, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and maintaining high operational standards.

Drug and alcohol screening helps create a safer and more productive workplace by proactively addressing substance use that could impair an employee’s ability to work safely and effectively. By reducing the risks of accidents, injuries, and absenteeism, screening supports a healthier workforce and improves overall business performance.