Oral Fluid / Saliva On-site Drug Testing in the Workplace

2007/08/04 07:14

Press Release from:

Peter Cholakis

The State of Hawaii recently passed a new law in recognition of the benefits of on-site oral fluid / saliva testing for drugs of abuse. Oral fluid tests are cheaper, faster and easier to use than urinalysis, and far less expensive when testing employees. "Drug and alcohol abuse remain a problem in Hawaii’s workforce,” said Lt. Governor Aiona. “The law will go a long way towards helping to promote a drug-free workplace. This measure provides a cost effective on-the-job alternative to lab tests that can be costly and difficult to schedule.”

Unions / organized labor support

Oral Fluid / Saliva On-site Drug Testing in the Workplace

the improved safety and working conditions will now be possible. In fact one representative noted that construction workers and the industry pushed for the new tests as a way to decrease costs and save time while keeping job sites safe. This new law will greatly improve drug testing because it can be done onsite, and will allow for more RANDOM DRUG TESTING to be done. Random drug testing is generally thought to be the best deterrent to on-the-job substance abuse.

Contractors are usually working on a tight schedule, so they were reluctant to schedule time away from the job for drug tests.This new law allows for the tests to be done on-site in a construction trailer or office. “This is something that I think is going to be a great asset for employers, especially in the construction industry where public safety is a huge factor,” said Lt. Governor Aiona.