Alcohol and drug testing solutions from Alcolock UK
Alcolock UK is the UK and Irish division of Alcohol Countermeasure Systems (ACS), a global leader in alcohol sensing and drug screening technology.
“Since 1976, ACS has been at the forefront of developing innovative, accurate and reliable breath alcohol testing solutions,” said the company.
“Alcolock UK / ACS breath alcohol testing systems are trusted worldwide to help improve safety and protect lives.”
The Alcolock V3 LE ignition interlock is widely used across the transport and commercial sectors.
“As a tier-one automotive industry supplier, Alcolock UK / ACS provides the Alcolock V3 LE to major vehicle manufacturers, including Volvo, DAF, MAN, Iveco and Scania, among others, where the system is available as a standard accessory.
“Designed specifically for fleet, commercial and industrial applications, the Alcolock V3 LE provides an effective way to help prevent alcohol-impaired vehicle operation, enhance employee safety and reduce organisational risk.
“Once installed, the system requires the driver or operator to provide a breath sample through the handset mouthpiece. The sample is analysed using an advanced electrochemical fuel-cell sensor, the same core sensing technology used for roadside breath testing by police in the UK and Europe.
“If the measured breath alcohol concentration exceeds the pre-set limit, the vehicle’s ignition is prevented from starting.”
The Alcolock V3 LE can be integrated with existing on-board fleet management and tracking systems, the company adds, allowing real-time alerts and notifications to be delivered to fleet managers.
“Importantly, this integration does not require a separate SIM card, helping to eliminate additional monthly data-roaming costs and annual service charges associated with dedicated connectivity.
“Alerts and violation data can be transmitted at no additional communication cost, enabling fleet administrators to respond quickly if a vehicle is prevented from starting or is immobilised in the field.”
The Alcolock V3 LE can be installed across a wide range of vehicles and equipment including trucks and tractor-trailers, buses and coaches, commercial vehicles, cars, cranes and plant machinery.
In addition to ignition interlock systems, Alcolock UK supplies the wider ACS range of portable alcohol and drug screening equipment, providing flexible solutions to support workplace drug and alcohol policies.
The range includes the Drivesafe portable breath alcohol tester; Alert J5 breath alcohol tester (pictured), available with or without printer; Drivesafe Express single-use breath alcohol tester; and saliva-based drug screening solutions.
“A robust, well-implemented drug and alcohol policy is an important part of maintaining a safe workplace and reducing the risks associated with alcohol and drug impairment and we can assist companies in developing their own workplace policy, using our established generic version,” added Alcolock UK.
“Whether you require vehicle ignition interlocks, workplace breath alcohol testing, drug screening or a complete drug and alcohol testing programme, Alcolock UK can provide the technology, expertise and support to help you build a safer working environment.”
