Alco-Safe
ALCO-Safe launches newest version of ALCONTROL, bringing simplicity and integrability
Leading provider of alcohol and drug testing equipment, ALCO-Safe, is proud to announce the launch of the newest version of their workplace alcohol testing system, ALCONTROL Smart Connect. This unmanned breathalyser is mounted onto a turnstile to control entry of employees or can be mounted onto a wall as[...]
Opinion piece: Marijuana testing in the workplace: A necessity for safety-sensitive industries
By Rhys Evans, MD at ALCO-Safe Despite the decriminalisation of marijuana for personal use in 2018, it still important for companies to test employees before they enter the workplace. Marijuana can affect judgment, motor skills, reaction times, and decision-making and problem-solving processes, which could result in workplace accidents, injuries,[...]
Opinion piece: Milestone achievement – 100 000 pieces of testing equipment sold, more than 5 billion tests done over the decades
By Rhys Evans, Managing Director at ALCO-Safe Substance abuse is a major problem in most countries. While it is extremely challenging for governments to tackle alcohol and drug abuse on its own, fortunately the private sector has stepped up and taken responsibility for ensuring their employees are safe in[...]
Opinion piece: Stricter laws alone will not be enough to curb excessive alcohol consumption among the youth
By Rhys Evans, MD of ALCO-Safe In July this year, following a tragic incident in which 21 young people lost their lives in an Eastern Cape Tavern, President Ramaphosa considered raising the legal drinking age to 21. While such proposed laws should be welcomed, without proper enforcement the desired[...]
ALCO-Safe: Breath Alcohol Detectors
ALCO-Safe (Pty) Ltd is the major supplier of quality electronic Breath Alcohol Detectors and accessories in South Africa with 43 years of experience in manufacturing, distribution, and support. The company has over three thousand clients to which tens of thousands of Lion Alcolmeters® have been supplied. ALCO-Safe (Pty) Ltd[...]