Such errors are particularly serious because a positive finding implies illegal activity on the subject s part. A truck driver whose reactions are slow or a construction worker on a ladder or scaffold whose balance is impaired is a danger to himself and others, no matter what the blood levels of legal or illegal drugs may be. An applicant who is unable to meet the standard is not hired. Current employees who do not meet the standard are investigated further to determine the cause of the failure. No determination of wrongdoing on the part of the applicant or employee has been made.
Performance testing is rapid, involves no collection of specimens, and inexpensive.
Baseline testing takes less than 10 minutes and periodic retest as little as two minutes per subject. The testing requires very little space and portable battery operated versions are available. Top Reaction Time Tester RT 5000 Tests speed of reaction, vigilance, and the ability to make quick decisions. Determines the ability to perform safely on the job. For Drivers, Construction Workers, Equipment Operators, and anyone for whom performance is critical to job safety.