The Sydney Workplace Health & Safety Show returns to the ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour, on 21–22 October, bringing together WHS managers, safety leaders and industry specialists from across New South…
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Sydney Workplace Health & Safety Show
Visit Integrity Sampling at Booth A27 The Sydney Workplace Health & Safety Show returns to the ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour, on 21–22 October, bringing together WHS managers, safety leaders and…
Queensland’s harsher drug and drink driving penalties: what motorists need to know
Queensland drivers will soon face significantly tougher penalties for drug and drink driving, with new laws passed by state parliament aimed at reducing road trauma and improving road safety. The…
People aren’t test results: prescribed medication and workplace drug testing
Workplace drug testing and workplace safety go hand in hand. Testing protects the safety of employees and helps employers manage risk and make informed decisions. However, it is not as…
What being fit for work in South Australia means
What exactly does fit for work mean? As the leading drug and alcohol testing provider in South Australia you might think Integrity Sampling would say that it’s ensuring all workers…
More than a test. What are you really protecting?
October is National Safe Work Month, and this year’s theme — Safe work is for life — is a reminder that workplace safety is ultimately about people. It is about…
Emerging drug trends and how they can impact your workplace
Australia’s drug landscape is changing faster than many workplaces realise. While familiar substances like cannabis, methamphetamines and cocaine remain common, a new wave of synthetic and prescription‑based drugs is increasingly…
Tasmanian council weighs up drug and alcohol testing for elected members
Should Tasmania’s elected officials undergo drug and alcohol testing? That’s the question Waratah–Wynyard Deputy Mayor Celisa Edwards is posing. She has asked council staff to investigate introducing testing for the…
How do people buy illegal drugs?
Have you ever wondered how people buy illegal drugs, or get hold of prescription medication without a script? For many of us who have never used illegal drugs — or…
Drug and alcohol safety compliance in WA: why recent WorkSafe prosecutions matter
There seems to be a million and one things to focus on when you run a business in Western Australia. Which is why your most important responsibilities — such as…
Cannabis and workplace drug testing: why cannabis remains the most detected drug in Australia
Soaring meth abuse at work prompts warning to bosses, screamed one recent news headline. Cocaine use at work up 18% year on year, blasted another. So let’s add to the…
Random roadside drug testing surprise in NSW
Traffic and Highway Patrol officers near Yass in regional NSW expected a routine drug and alcohol testing stop when they pulled over a truck on the Hume Highway on a…
Reinforce behaviours, not just procedures
If you’re a regular reader of our blogs, you’ll know the importance we place on a strong workplace drug and alcohol policy. Clear drug and alcohol policy requirements set the…
Heat stress in NT workplaces: Why impairment makes conditions more dangerous
The Northern Territory is famous for many things, including our high temperature and humidity. The heat is a constant challenge, particularly for employees in blue‑collar roles where air conditioning is…
Employee misconceptions about drugs and alcohol in the workplace
Most safety‑focused workplaces know that workplace drug and alcohol education is important, but how do you keep the learning interesting and engaging? There are only so many sessions you can…
Workplace drug & alcohol myths that won’t die
Misunderstandings about workplace drug and alcohol management are more common than many people realise. Even in safety‑critical industries, long‑standing myths continue to influence how employees think about impairment, testing, and…
Illegal alcohol in Victoria: Why workplaces should be paying attention
Illegal alcohol is making headlines across Victoria. Police, regulators and health experts are warning that illegal products are appearing in bottle shops, hospitality venues and private supply chains. This trend…
Why saliva drug testing prevents workplace sample tampering
A recent Fair Work Commission case has highlighted a problem that many workplace leaders don’t know or don’t understand. When using urine for workplace drug testing, a sample can be…
Prescription medication risks in Queensland workplaces
If you saw one of your employees drinking in a pub before a shift, injecting themselves, or smoking cannabis in the car park, the alarm bells would ring immediately. Alcohol…
Drug and alcohol testing programs – why ticking the box is never enough
You are the Health and Safety Manager at a busy manufacturing plant. You feel confident your drug and alcohol testing programs are in good shape. Your policy is detailed and…