Mobile workplace drug and alcohol testing

Employers in transport, construction, mining support, manufacturing and other safety-sensitive industries. Some individuals also pay, for example for pre-employment or personal testing.

A fee per test or per site visit, often with a call-out fee. Regular contracts for random testing days give steady repeat work. The lab usually charges for analysis, so check who bills it.

• Careful, accurate record keeping
• Discreet and professional with people
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable following strict procedures

• Collectors are generally expected to be trained to the relevant Australian Standards (such as AS/NZS 4308 for urine and AS 4760 for oral fluid), so check what your clients and lab require
• Mistakes in chain of custody can make a result unusable, so follow procedures exactly
• Privacy and confidentiality of results, so check your obligations under privacy law
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance
• Court or legal testing may have extra requirements, so check before offering it
• Some clients want a 24/7 or short-notice service, which can stretch your hours

Our estimates put startup costs typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your collection equipment, training and insurance. Check what your clients and laboratory require before you buy anything.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your clients and how many collections you do. Estimates assume at least about 8 hours a week, though some clients want short-notice service that can stretch your hours.

Check which Australian Standards your clients and lab expect collectors to be trained to, such as AS/NZS 4308 for urine and AS 4760 for oral fluid. Also check privacy law obligations, insurance, and any extra requirements for court or legal testing. Follow chain of custody procedures exactly.