Mobile Fit & Drug Testing Services in Calgary: On-Site Respiratory & Drug Screening for Alberta Worksites

In safety-sensitive industries across Alberta: oil & gas, construction, manufacturing, mining: regulatory compliance, worker health, and on-site convenience are critical. Irwin’s Safety now offers mobile on-site testing services in Calgary and across Alberta, bringing respiratory fit testing, drug & alcohol screening, and health surveillance directly to your worksite.

If you’re managing a workforce in Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge, or anywhere in Alberta, here’s why mobile testing is a game changer, and how Irwin’s can deliver seamless, compliant testing when and where you need it.

Why Mobile Fit & Drug Testing Matters

1. Reduce downtime
   Sending employees off-site for testing wastes time. Our mobile crews come to your location, minimizing disruption and keeping your team productive.
2. Better compliance & record keeping
   On-site testing facilitates immediate documentation, correct respirator fitting, and consistent results, all important for audits and regulatory reviews.
3. Safety & liability management
   Ensuring employees are not impaired and that respirators fit properly reduces incident risk, worker compensation claims, and regulatory penalties.
4. Flexibility for remote worksites
   Many Alberta worksites are remote or spread out. Mobile testing ensures even off-grid or remote locations can access professional health screening.

Our Mobile Testing Services (Calgary & Alberta Focus)

Here’s a detailed look at what Irwin’s delivers via mobile testing:

Respiratory Fit Testing (on site)

• Quantitative Fit Testing using PortaCount or equivalent machines. This gives an objective “fit factor” value and does not rely on subjective detection.
• Qualitative Fit Testing (e.g. saccharin, Bitrex) in lower risk settings when appropriate. 
• Testing across multiple respirator types (N95, half mask, full face) to ensure each worker has the right model. 
• Fit test intervals: in Alberta, typical requirement is every two years (or earlier if facial changes occur) for continued compliance. 
• Training and guidance on proper donning, doffing, maintenance, and reuse of respirators.

Drug & Alcohol Testing (on site or in lab)

• Urinalysis (multi-panel): e.g. 12-panel testing (amphetamines, opioids, cannabinoids, etc.) used for pre-employment, random screening, post-incident. 
• Alcohol Swab / oral fluid / alcohol screening: quick methods to detect presence of alcohol.
• Policy alignment & legal compliance: we help ensure your testing protocols respect Canadian privacy and labour law (e.g. limitations on random testing) and safety-sensitive exceptions. 
  
  

Health Surveillance & Additional Testing

• Respiratory health checks tied to fit testing
• Hearing tests (audiometry)
• Other health screening services (depending on project scope)

Mobile Testing in Practice: How It Works in Alberta / Calgary

1. Schedule & Planning
   You provide your site address, number of personnel, respirator models in use, and preferred timing.
2. On-site set up
   Our technicians arrive with portable equipment and set up a safe, clean testing station.
3. Fit / Drug Test Execution
   Workers are tested one by one (respirator fit testing, drug screening) with real-time feedback and adjustments.
4. Reporting & Certification
   We deliver full compliance documentation, fit test records (fit factor, pass/fail), and drug test reports to your management.
5. Remediation & Retesting
   If a respirator fails, we re-test alternate models immediately. If a drug/alcohol test is non-compliant, we follow standard procedures per your company policy.

Tailoring Services to Calgary / Alberta Work Environments

• Many industrial sites in Alberta operate in remote, harsh weather conditions. Our mobile units are built to handle cold, heat, and variable site conditions.
• We understand Alberta OHS / provincial safety standards, and our mobile testing is designed to meet those requirements.
• For Calgary clients, our mobile crews can often respond same day or next day, reducing scheduling delays.

Benefits to Your Business

• Cost efficiency: No travel for employees; testing done during work hours
• Better safety outcomes: Proper respiratory protection and substance use control
• Regulatory compliance: Documentation ready for audits, WCB, OHS inspections
• Brand & culture: Shows employees your commitment to their health and safety
• Scalability: Whether you have 5 or 500 employees, mobile testing adapts

Why Choose Irwin’s Safety for Mobile Testing in Calgary

• Experienced & certified technicians
• State-of-the-art equipment (PortaCount, advanced drug screening) 
• Proven track record across Canada, including Alberta and BC markets. 
• End-to-end service: from scheduling through execution to reporting
• Flexibility: we can integrate with your safety program, shift times, and site logistics

If you manage a worksite in Calgary or anywhere in Alberta and you require respiratory fit testing, drug & alcohol screening, or health surveillance — let us bring the lab to you.