Alcotest® or breathalyzer?
Drinking alcohol can be a risk when it is excessive. The consequences of intoxication can be very serious. The company must take steps to control the risks associated with alcohol. The existence of alcohol controls, for example, can limit the dangers. The prevention of addictive behaviors requires the development of a collective prevention approach, combined with individual care. The rules define the rights and obligations of the members of the company. It also identifies the means of control available.
Risks related to addictive behavior must be taken into account in the risk assessment. In addition, these risks must be integrated into the DUERP (Document Unique d'Evaluation des Risques Professionnels) so that appropriate preventive measures can be put in place.
Legal tools
Employers have several legal tools at their disposal to deal with alcohol-related risks. It also has means of control and detection.
Control of alcoholic beverages in the workplace
The Labor Code limits the alcoholic beverages that may be brought into the workplace. Thus, "no alcoholic beverage other than wine, beer, cider and perry is allowed in the workplace. When the consumption of alcoholic beverages (...) is likely to affect the safety and physical and mental health of workers, the employer, pursuant to Article L. 4121-1 of the Labour Code, shall include in the internal regulations or, failing that, by memorandum, measures to protect the health and safety of workers and to prevent any risk of accident. These measures, which may take the form of limiting or even prohibiting such consumption, must be proportionate to the goal sought." (Article R. 4228-20 of the Labor Code).
The rules of procedure
In addition to the DUERP, the internal regulations are a legal tool to support the prevention of alcohol-related risks. However, care must be taken with regard to its content, as this document can only deal with points relating to health, safety and discipline (article L. 1321-1 of the French Labor Code). It may not therefore contain any provisions that infringe on the rights of individuals or on individual and collective freedoms.
The Alcotest® from Dräger
Should I say "Alcotest®" or "Ethylotest"?
Often the terms "breathalyzer" and "breathalyzer" are confused. The term breathalyzer refers to the measuring device in general. Regardless of how it works or who makes it, a breathalyzer is simply a device for measuring blood alcohol levels. The term Alcotest® is a registered trademark of the manufacturer Dräger. It therefore only refers to the brand's products.
The Dräger Alcotest
The Dräger Alcotest® for professional use is equipped with an electrochemical sensor and a fuel cell. The Dräger Alcotest® allows the professional user to perform breath alcohol testing quickly and accurately. The technology of this compact and easy-to-use handheld instrument is well proven.
The advantages of Alcotest®
- Ready to use in a few seconds. So you can test a subject at any time.
- Versatile and robust: fast response time and long life. The analysis is reliable, whether at -5°C or 50°C.
- Easy to use: a blood alcohol test requires a lot of concentration and attention. The intuitive operation of this device ensures that the tests run smoothly.
- Hygiene made easy: The design of Alcotest® allows a quick and hygienic blood alcohol test. The disposable tip is easily attached. Once the tip is replaced, the Alcotest® can be used again immediately.
Why choose electronic breathalyzers over disposable ones?
First of all, it is important to know that the disposable breathalyzer will never give you the exact alcohol content of your breath. Moreover, it has an expiration date, and is not ecological since it is thrown away after each use. On the other hand, it is a very affordable device, within the reach of everyone.
The electronic breathalyzer, like the Alcotest®, is reusable. You just have to change the mouthpiece after each use. It is also much more accurate, as it can give you the exact level of alcohol detected. Even if this device is much more expensive than a disposable breathalyzer, its cost is quickly paid back, since it is reusable.
The different Alcotest® models
The Alcotest® 5000 can store up to 500 tests, and requires calibration every 24 months.
The Alcotest® 6000 can store up to 100 tests, and requires calibration every 6 months.
The Alcotest® 6820 can store up to 5000 tests, and requires calibration every 6 months. This device is the fastest to start, and the most complete in terms of functionalities. It is also adapted to many regulations in different countries, which makes it a must-have product.
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