Alcohol testing, education longterm solution to abuse

Testing backed up by educational programmes is a tried and tested method, proven to reduce alcohol-related incidents, drive down absenteeism and improve overall productivity in the mining sector,... 

Circumventing the challenges of impaired drug tests

There is a need for testing methods that do not cross-react, especially when employees are HIV positive, says drug and alcohol testing equipment and accessories company Alco-Safe. “. . . people who... 

Organisations need to have zero tolerance approach to alcohol abuse

There is a need for high-risk industries, such as those in the materials handling and logistics sector, to have proper policies in place regarding alcohol consumption, as this would likely decrease... 

Drug-detection system launched at health, safety expo

South Africa-based electronic breath alcohol and drug detectors supplier Alco-Safe launched its portable DBS2 drug-detection system at the Occupational Health and Safety Expo Africa A-OSH,  held in... 

Rhys Evans

Main Activity of the Company: Alco-Safe is a distributor of drug and alcohol testing equipment in South and Southern Africa Date and Place of Birth: February 19, 1986, Pretoria Education: Bachelor... 

Health and safety take centre stage at A-OSH Expo 2015

Not only does legislation dictate that industry employers act in a responsible manner with regard to the health and safety of their employees, but it also makes good business sense to achieve... 

Breathalyser supplier launches improved product

South Africa-based electronic breath alcohol detectors supplier Alco-Safe has launched the improved Lion AlcoBlow Rapid Test breathalyser, which is more sensitive and provides quicker readings than...