Construction and manufacturing drug testing. Site-ready, and back in 3 days
Drug testing in construction and manufacturing is not about blame
It is about creating environments where every worker goes home safely. Our analysis focuses on identifying patterns of use over time, helping employers understand where a genuine risk exists before it leads to a serious incident.
The outcome of our testing is not a verdict, but an insight. One piece of evidence that supports better safety decisions, earlier welfare intervention, and a culture where duty of care is more than a policy document.
Drug testing should never be intrusive or unnecessary
It must be transparent, clearly communicated, and embedded within a wider health and safety framework.
Urine testing detects recent use only, typically within a few days, making it easy to avoid and limited as a genuine risk management tool. What we do here with hair strand analysis works differently. Drug metabolites are locked into the hair shaft as it grows, creating a reliable record of use over weeks and months that cannot be masked or flushed out. This gives employers a far more complete and evidence-based picture of risk across their workforce, not just a snapshot of the days before a test.
The scale of risk in construction and manufacturing is well documented
Working at height, operating plant machinery, managing hazardous materials, and working within interdependent teams means that a single lapse in judgement can have serious consequences for multiple people. HSE guidance consistently identifies impairment as a factor in workplace accidents, and the reputational, legal, and human cost of a preventable incident is significant.
A structured testing programme demonstrates to regulators, insurers, and your own workforce that safety is taken seriously at every level.
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5 Panel
Basic analysis
- Amphetamine
- Cannabinoids
- Cocaine
- Methamphetamines
- Opiates
6 Panel
Simple insight
- Amphetamine
- Benzodiazepines
- Cannabinoids
- Cocaine
- Methamphetamines
- Opiates
9 Panel
Most common drug groups
- Amphetamine
- Benzodiazepines
- Cannabinoids
- Cocaine
- Ketamine
- Methadone
- Methamphetamines
- Opiates
- Tramadol
18 panel
Extended analysis
- Amphetamine
- Antidepressants
- Antipsychotics
- Benzodiazepines
- Buprenorphine
- Cannabinoids
- Cathinones
- Cocaine
- Hallucinogenics
- Hypnotic sedatives
- Ketamine
- Mephedrone
- Methadone
- Methamphetamines
- Opioids
- Opiates
- Propoxyphene
- Tramadol
Resources
Our materials are designed to inform and support your professional decisions. Stay equipped with trusted insights from the UK’s leading testing specialists.
Case Studies
Our case studies show how fast, reliable testing helps people move forward with clarity and confidence. These are the stories behind the science.
Collections
Professional, empathetic and highly trained. We are proud to deliver an exceptional service through our skilled collections agents based all across the UK.
Training
We offer practical training, for drug awareness and sample collection. Delivered by our experienced collectors, it equips your team to manage testing confidently and safely.
Support
Caring for your employees and colleagues truly matters. If someone on your team needs help with drugs or alcohol, guidance and support is available to get them safely back on track.
FAQs
Knowledge is power. Our FAQs bring together the key facts, figures, and processes behind our drug and alcohol testing, giving you clear, straightforward answers all in one place.