Should contractors and visitors also be tested?

In safety-sensitive workplaces, yes. Under WHS laws, employers must ensure the safety of everyone in the workplace — not just employees. This includes contractors, labour hire workers, and visitors. Even if someone is on-site briefly, if they’re impaired, they can pose serious safety risks. Testing should apply to all people in high-risk areas to protect your team and operations. See our post on testing for contractors and visitors for more information.

By Michael

Michael is the founder of Integrity Sampling and is responsible for overseeing all national operations. He is based at Integrity Sampling's head office in Melbourne and is also responsible for the co-ordination of drug and alcohol testing within Victoria, assisting in the implementation of drug and alcohol (fit for work) policies and the presentation of drug and alcohol education and awareness programs. You can connect with Michael Wheeldon on LinkedIn

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