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FORS Associate membership approval for RTS
Randox Testing Services are pleased to announce we have received approval to become an Associate of the Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme (FORS). The Scheme is a voluntary accreditation scheme encompassing all aspectsJun 17, 19 -
The Effects of Heroin
What is Heroin? Heroin is a synthetic derivative of naturally-occurring morphine. Morphine is extracted from the milky white latex (opium) that seeps from incisions made in the ripe poppy seed head. AsJan 10, 19 -
Complete Drug and Alcohol Testing Solutions
At Randox Testing Services we provide reliable and cost-effective employee testing for a wide range of industries including aviation, maritime, manufacturing and many more. We cater to all business needs and offerDec 19, 18 -
Stricter drug and alcohol provisions for Irish rail drivers
In 2005 the Republic of Ireland adopted the Railway Safety Act. This meant that blood alcohol limits for train drivers were the same as those applying to motorists on the road. FollowingJun 6, 18 -
25,000 Drug Drivers Caught in 3 Years
New figures have revealed that almost 25,000 motorists across England and Wales have tested positive for drug driving. Data from 40 police forces collected between March 2015 – January 2018 revealed thatMar 2, 18 -
Drug Driving Limits UK & Ireland
On 2nd March 2015 it became an offence in the UK to drive with drugs in your system above specified limits. The section 5A Road Traffic Act requires only the presence ofDec 12, 17 -
Combatting Drugs and Alcohol in the Transport Industry
The effects of drugs and alcohol on a driver’s ability are widely documented. There are lots of drink driving campaigns and charities out there that do a very good job of promotingApr 23, 15 -
Drug driving legislation – What you need to know
The new drug driving law came into effect on 2nd March 2015 in England and Wales. The new law now means it is an offence to drive with certain drugs above aMar 20, 15 -
Randox Testing Services at the heart of new drug driving laws
Randox Testing Services has been working closely with the UK Home Office and other government agencies to shape a tough new drug driving law and the tests needed to enforce it. TheFeb 26, 15
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