Category : Drug & Alcohol Testing

6 Factors That Influence How Long Cannabis Stays In Your System
22 September 2021 | Drug & Alcohol Testing, General

6 Factors That Influence How Long Cannabis Stays In Your System

Cannabis can remain in your system for anywhere from 1 to 30 days after last use and can be detectable in hair follicle drug testing for several months. That’s a wide range in the window of detection, and many things can affect the longevity of marijuana. Here are 6 factors that can influence how long cannabis stays in your system.

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Cannabis Metabolites: What You Need To Know
20 August 2021 | Drug & Alcohol Testing, Education & Training, General, Pre-Employment Testing

Cannabis Metabolites: What You Need To Know

Rapidly changing laws and regulations make cannabis consumption an incredibly nuanced topic that employers often find challenging to navigate. In this article, we delve into cannabis metabolites, explaining how the body metabolizes cannabis, the testing methods used to detect cannabis impairment, and recent trends in cannabis impairment testing that many employers are shifting towards.

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Do You Have Reasonable Suspicion?
30 April 2021 | Drug & Alcohol Testing, Education & Training, General

Do You Have Reasonable Suspicion?

Employers cannot initiate reasonable suspicion testing without first going through the 5-step process. Reasonable suspicion training provides critical information about how to initiate reasonable suspicion testing, including the 5-step process and other tools that employers can use to help manage the misuse of alcohol and drugs in the workplace.

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Pot Topics: Drug Testing Myths Exposed
23 March 2021 | Drug & Alcohol Testing

Pot Topics: Drug Testing Myths Exposed

When it comes to drug testing, there are a number of common myths out there to weed through—pun intended. In this article, Subject Matter Expert, Wayne St. John, debunks 5 common drug testing myths that continue to cause much confusion in the industry.

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9 Keys to an Effective Drug and Alcohol Policy
17 February 2021 | Drug & Alcohol Testing

9 Keys to an Effective Drug and Alcohol Policy

Having a well-documented policy is critical to building a culture of safety excellence. So what makes a good policy?

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DOT or Non-DOT Testing
2 February 2021 | Drug & Alcohol Testing

DOT or Non-DOT Testing

Whether you are operating in Canada or in the U.S., as an employer, you have a legal responsibility to…

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Hair Drug Tests: Can You Cheat?
17 December 2020 | Drug & Alcohol Testing, Pre-Employment Testing

Hair Drug Tests: Can You Cheat?

The rising popularity of hair drug testing has seen a rise in the amount of “how to cheat your hair drug test” videos and online suggestions. Some of the methods include shaving all of the hair off, detox shampoos, and home remedies including substances like tar shampoo, laundry detergent, detox salts, and vinegar. Some people […]

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Pot Topics: Cannabis 2.0
10 December 2020 | Drug & Alcohol Testing

Pot Topics: Cannabis 2.0

Pot-infused edibles, extracts and topicals are legal nation-wide… [Read more]

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6 Advantages to Mobile Testing
10 December 2020 | Audio, Drug & Alcohol Testing, On-Site Testing, Pre-Employment Testing

6 Advantages to Mobile Testing

Here are 6 advantages of mobile/On-Site testing to consider and some disadvantages to be aware of as well.

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Canada's Deadliest Industries
10 December 2020 | Drug & Alcohol Testing, Education & Training, Fitness-to-Work Testing, Pre-Employment Testing

Canada’s Deadliest Industries

Take a deep dive into the causes of workplace fatalities, including some of the most dangerous industries to work in across Canada.

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