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	Raising awareness of substance misuse in the workplace with training & educationAs well as providing a fully managed drug & alcohol testing service, RTS provide a range of training and education services to help inform and educate regarding the issue of drug &…Aug 12, 20
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	What type of testing meets your workplace drug & alcohol testing requirements?Implementation of an effective substance misuse policy establishes employer rights to conduct workplace drug and alcohol testing if required. In addition, it ensures adherence to the duty of care of an employer…Oct 9, 19
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	The Importance of a Workplace Substance Misuse PolicyWhat is a workplace substance misuse policy? Many organisations implement a policy that outlines the expectations they have concerning the misuse of drugs and/or alcohol and how this can affect performance and…Oct 2, 19
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	Benefits of Implementing a Workplace Testing ProgrammeWorkplace drug & alcohol testing is, for many companies, a contentious issue. Some see it as a method in protecting the safety of their employees, enabling them to carry out their daily…May 21, 19
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	Complete Drug and Alcohol Testing SolutionsAt Randox Testing Services we provide reliable and cost-effective employee testing for a wide range of industries including aviation, maritime, manufacturing and many more. We cater to all business needs and offer…Dec 19, 18
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