Breath Alcohol Testing
According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence an estimated 15 million full time workers in the United States are heavy drinkers. Our workplace alcohol testing solutions are accurate, reliable and conducted using an Evidential Breath Test device listed on the NHTSA conforming products list.
A breath test is well known as a law enforcement tool to detect drunk drivers, but it is used for employment and other purposes as well. Breath alcohol testing is an integral part of the random drug and alcohol testing requirements for federal testing under the regulations of the US DOT
Same As Blood
The EBT (Evidential Breath Test device) delivers results identical to a blood test—without the need to draw blood. As a result, trained Breath Alcohol Technicians (BATs) can conduct the test almost anywhere, making it both convenient and efficient. Additionally, the process is quick, painless, and provides immediate results.
An EBT, commonly known as a breathalyzer, prints three copies of the results, each marked with a unique serial number. Furthermore, it accurately distinguishes between alcohol and substances like acetone. Because certified BATs administer the test, the results qualify as “evidential,” meaning they are legally admissible in court.
Why Would You Conduct A Breath Alcohol Test?
Reasons for breath alcohol testing include pre-employment, random, suspicion or post-accident. In some instances breath alcohol testing is required for return-to-duty or follow-up testing after an employee has failed a test.
Other Reasons
How Breath Alcohol Testing is Performed
A certified Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) begins by verifying your identity and completing the Alcohol Testing Form (ATF). Next, the BAT inserts a fresh mouthpiece—resembling a straw—into the breathalyzer. After that, the technician clearly instructs you on how and when to blow into the device. Once you provide an adequate breath sample, the BAT immediately shows you the result. Then, the breathalyzer prints three copies of the result, each of which the BAT affixes to the corresponding copies of the ATF. Finally, you receive one of those completed copies for your records.