Blokhaus recruiter Luis achieves drug and alcohol tester accreditation, boosting Southern Lakes safety
A huge round of applause for Luis, our recruiter in Queenstown, who has completed his workplace drug testing accreditation! This new qualification is a major asset, not just for Luis, but for Blokhaus and the entire Southern Lakes business community.
Proud moment for Blokhaus 🤝 Luis is now a certified Drug & Alcohol Tester!
A strategic advantage for Blokhaus
Luis's qualification, certified by the highly regarded ProMed (NZ) Ltd, signifies a deep commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.
ProMed's focus is on delivering "real learning toward genuine competence", empowering learners to employ their skills with "well-founded confidence" (as detailed on their site).
For Blokhaus, having an in-house accredited tester offers several strategic advantages:
Enhanced Compliance
It demonstrates proactive adherence to the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) 2015, mitigating risk and legal liability.
Operational Efficiency
Blokhaus can now manage pre-employment, reasonable cause, or random drug and alcohol screening quickly and cost-effectively, reducing reliance on expensive external contractors.
Safer Sites
By ensuring a drug and alcohol-free workplace, particularly critical in high-risk sectors like construction and heavy industry, often found in the Southern Lakes, Blokhaus protects its people and assets.
Strengthening the Southern Lakes workforce
This accreditation is a win for the wider region. As the Southern Lakes economy grows—spanning construction, tourism, and logistics—the demand for qualified health and safety expertise is high. Luis’s new role contributes to a locally available pool of skilled professionals, helping regional businesses uphold stringent safety standards.
By embedding this expertise within Blokhaus, Luis is indirectly supporting the region's overall goal of fostering a safer, more productive, and compliant workforce, ensuring businesses across Queenstown and Wanaka have access to timely, professional testing practices.
Congratulations on this excellent achievement, Luis! Your commitment to health and safety adds to our Genuine People Power.