Re: Network Rail (UK) Drug Test

Posted by Andrew on 27/9/2013, 3:51 pm, in reply to "Network Rail (UK) Drug Test"

Hi Michael. I am away running a workshop so will reply on my return. Cheers Andrew

Re: Network Rail (UK) Drug Test

Posted by Andrew on 30/9/2013, 4:56 pm, in reply to "Network Rail (UK) Drug Test"

Hi Michael Have you read the page on our website called Drug Testing? http://www.ukpt.org.uk/drug_testing.htm It has a section on workplace testing. Basically you have to take the initiative. Read that page and get back to us. A friend of mine trained as a signalman. He was asked to go into a cubicle, with the operative on the outside of the door. He said he thought of me and, after a little delay due to the novelty of the situation, he went OK. So it depends on your being able to pee when there is someone on the other side of the door. Remember it is not a race; I reckon about 7 out of 10 men will experience a noticeably increased delay to start stream. You can say that you will be slow and will need time so please not to be hurried. cheers Andrew

Re: Network Rail (UK) Drug Test

Posted by alex on 30/9/2013, 6:20 pm, in reply to "Network Rail (UK) Drug Test"

if this means that it is similar to the prison procedures there are two options 1. is the standard request for a urine specimen which is observed often by two testers or one who looks into a mirror to observe 2 if you can proves or establish that you have any degree of paruresis then you should ask for some privacy. this means being alone in a room where the toilet water is blued; this is laid down in prison orders so it should be acceptable if needed the UKPT and I personally would be prepared to write to confirm this this why in many prior posts i try to get the message across that secrecy is your worst enemy get to your GP tell him/her the situation ( or write a note) and ask that it becomes a matter in your health record good luck