Policy Development
Medvet Laboratories has many years experience in reviewing, developing and implementing drug and alcohol policies for a range of companies. Our clients include companies from the mining and transport sector, manufacturing industry and professional sporting bodies.
This consultation typically encompasses:
- all legal requirements
- the scientific basis and limitations of various drug testing options
- the most appropriate method/matrix/level of any testing regime
- best practice in education and training for employees and managers
- the role of rehabilitation/Employee Assistance Programs and return to work issues
- best practice in disciplinary issues specific to drug and alcohol testing
- issues associated with union negotiations
- best practice in implementation and employee consultation for any proposed policy
- confidentiality issues and legal defensibility of any testing regime
All policy reviews or developments are done by one of our expert team of consultants. All policy documents are reviewed by our National Drug Testing Manager, before submission to our clients. He has over 20 years experience in his field and has worked in several laboratories as a Toxicologist. He is well placed to give expert advice in this area.