The latest release of crime data has revealed the places in Victoria where illicit drugs are trafficked, but what’s this got to do with workplaces and drug testing? According to…
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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.
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ADHD and workplace drug testing collide
ADHD affects around one in twenty Australians and the number of people diagnosed with the disorder is on the rise. In recent years in particular, there has been a steep…
How mining revolutionised drug testing in Queensland
In the early 1980s, Queensland’s mining industry faced a daunting challenge. Some employees were regularly showing up to work under the influence of drugs, posing serious safety risks. What mining…
Latest survey reveals extend of alcohol and drugs issue
Statistics from the latest National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NDSHS) have been released and show the extent of the alcohol and drug issue in Australia. It also throws up some…
Drug testing of wastewater in NSW highlights extent of drug issue
Sydney and NSW more widely are very proud of our sporting achievements and other titles, but when the records come from drug testing of NSW’s stormwater system, there are some…
Can you accidently fail a workplace drug or alcohol test?
Can you accidently fail a workplace drug test because of something you’ve eaten? Can you fail an alcohol test even though you believe you haven’t consumed any alcohol? From the…
Alcohol testing’s big catch in South Australia
How much can you drink before you pass out? That’s a question many people will ask after an alcohol testing incident in South Australia. As reported in the Murray Bridge…
How do you interpret a laboratory report for drug testing?
Here at Integrity Sampling, drug and alcohol testing is what we do. We’re experts at it and we’re passionate about it! However, we understand that not everyone is like us.…
Drug testing and other stats show drugs not just a young issue
While many people think illicit drugs and taking risks with drugs and alcohol is a young person’s issue, as a recent roadside drug testing in Tasmania attests, this is not…
Can we legally implement drug and alcohol testing?
One of the most common questions Integrity Sampling receives is about the legalities of drug and alcohol testing. Typically, it’s from a business owner or manager, wondering if their workplace…
Drugs seized, arrests made in South Australia
Just on 140 kilograms of cocaine have been seized inside a shipment of luxury buses, resulting in the arrest of two Victorian men in South Australia. The seizure and arrests…
Should pollies be subjected to drug and alcohol testing?
The last week has sparked discussion which is sure to cause much controversy in Canberra and beyond. At the centre of the discussion is a simple question, should pollies be…
Workplace drug testing and water do mix in Western Australia
Can authorities conduct workplace drug testing on the captain of one of the huge container ships or bulk carriers that sail in Western Australia’s waterways? Not surprisingly, given the risks…
Alcohol testing the only way to know
A viral video of a ‘Dancing Cowboy’ completing a field sobriety test is certainly a hilarious look at the way that many areas of the United States still conduct alcohol…
Drug testing positives in South Australia lead to new campaign
With high drug testing positives and other concerning statistics, South Australia is set to launch a new campaign to encourage drug users to stay off the road. According to Mirage…
Roadside drug testing in Queensland unveils extent of issue
Roadside drug testing statistics in Queensland have revealed the staggering number of drivers who are taking drugs and getting behind the wheel. According to an article on the CarExpert website,…
Drug testing positive rates soar in NSW
Rod Roberts, the Independent Member of the Legislative Council in New South Wales, has spoken on radio station 2GB about the alarming new drug testing positive rates in NSW. On…
What happens if you fail a drug test at work?
If you work in an industry where safety is a priority – such as transportation, aviation, manufacturing or mining – chances are you need to regularly undergo workplace drug testing.…
More roadside drug testing on the way for Victoria
Close to 300 people were killed in 2023 on Victoria’s roads, making last year one of the worst in recent times for road fatalities. Police have urged motorists to take…
Drug and alcohol education vital
If you drank alcohol to excess or took other drugs at risky levels, would you recognise you had an issue? It seems that most people don’t, leading the Alcohol and…