Workplace Drug & Alcohol Testing
Certified drug and alcohol testing with physician Medical Review Officer (MRO) review, for safety-sensitive employers across Greater Sudbury and Northern Ontario.
A clearer path to a safer worksite
A drug test looks for signs of illegal drugs, or certain prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications that can be misused. In safety-sensitive environments, impairment is a workplace risk, not just a personal one. A consistent, well-documented testing program can support due diligence under your health and safety obligations, help reduce the risk of incidents, and give supervisors a clear process to follow when a concern arises.
Our role is to deliver the clinical side correctly: certified collection, chain of custody, and MRO review, so your program holds up when it matters.
Testing Methods
Choose the right method for your program and worksite.
Urine Drug Testing
A widely used screening method covering a standard panel of substances, with confirmatory testing available through an accredited laboratory.
Oral Fluid / Saliva Testing
An observed, lower-invasiveness collection useful for on-site and post-incident situations where recent use is the concern.
Breath Alcohol Testing
Conducted with calibrated equipment by a certified Breath Alcohol Technician to support alcohol screening in safety-sensitive roles.
Random Testing Programs
We can help structure and administer randomized selection so your program stays consistent, unbiased, and on schedule.
When workplace testing is used
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Pre-employment
Conducted as part of a fit-for-duty assessment before an individual begins safety-sensitive work. A verified negative result is required before clearance to perform safety-sensitive duties is granted.
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Pre-access
Required before an individual is granted access to a worksite, regardless of employment status. Common in mining and construction, where contractors and crew members must meet site-specific substance requirements before entering.
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Random
Unannounced testing drawn from a defined pool of employees in safety-sensitive roles. Conducted at unpredictable intervals to support ongoing program integrity and workplace safety obligations.
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Reasonable Cause
Initiated when a trained supervisor observes and documents specific signs of possible impairment, including changes in behaviour, speech, coordination, or appearance. Proper documentation is essential to a defensible process.
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Post-incident
Conducted following a workplace incident or near-miss to determine whether impairment may have been a contributing factor. Timely collection is critical to the integrity of the result.
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Return-to-Duty & Follow-up
Required before an individual resumes safety-sensitive duties following a substance-related absence or program violation. Follow-up testing continues for a defined period as part of the return conditions, often in coordination with a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) program.
Results are handled confidentially and reported to your Designated Employer Representative (DER) in line with your program. We work within your existing drug and alcohol policy, we don't replace it.
From Request to Result
A controlled, defensible process from setup through reporting.
Set up your program
We review your worksite requirements and program needs, then identify the appropriate testing methods for each applicable testing scenario.
Collect to certified standards
Trained collectors follow established procedure and chain of custody protocols on every collection.
Confirm & report
Confirmatory lab testing is completed where required, and all results are reviewed by a licensed physician acting as Medical Review Officer (MRO) before being reported to your DER.
FAQs on Drug & Alcohol Testing
What types of workplace drug and alcohol testing does NEOMO offer?
We offer urine drug testing, oral fluid (saliva) testing, breath alcohol testing, and support for random testing programs, covering pre-employment, pre-access, random, reasonable-cause, post-incident, and return-to-duty scenarios.
Do you serve mining and construction employers in Northern Ontario?
Yes. Our occupational health programs are built for safety-sensitive workplaces across Greater Sudbury and Northern Ontario, including mining, construction, and industrial employers.
Are your collectors certified?
Yes. Urine and oral fluid collectors are trained to US DOT 49 CFR Part 40 standards, and breath alcohol testing is conducted by a certified Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT). All collections follow established chain of custody procedures.
What happens after a positive result?
All results are reviewed by our MRO before any report is made. Once confirmed, the result is reported to the DER and the steps that follow are guided by the workplace program. We can also support the return-to-duty process, including any follow-up testing required.
How quickly are results available?
Screening results are often available the same day. If confirmatory laboratory testing is required, confirmed results follow after lab analysis. We'll confirm expected timelines when we set up your program.
Are results kept confidential?
Yes. Results are handled confidentially and shared with your Designated Employer Representative according to your workplace policy, in line with Ontario's Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
Can you help us build a testing program from scratch?
We can help structure the clinical and collection side of a testing program to fit your worksite and existing policy. For the policy itself, we recommend working with your legal and HR advisors.
Set up workplace testing with NEOMO Occupational Health
Talk to our team about a drug and alcohol testing program for your Sudbury or Northern Ontario workplace.
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