Workplace drug and alcohol testing is seen by some to be controversial, however, when it’s handled properly and done for the right reason it’s absolutely unnecessary for it to be…
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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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You can refuse drug testing but should you?
As we’ve highlighted before in our blogs, you can absolutely refuse drug testing on our roads and in our workplaces, but that doesn’t mean you should. This comes on the…
An ICY retirement in NSW
A police roadside operation in NSW over the weekend, which included drug and alcohol testing, has sent another reminder that when it comes to drug use and drug possession, age…
Caught in the ACT – drug testing catches out police
Some people complain that police and politicians should also face drug testing and in many cases they do! Here’s an example from the ACT published on the-riotact.com. The article explains…
Saliva drug testing “more effective in determining current use”
What is saliva drug testing and why is it touted as the best and fairest way to test for drugs on roadsides and in workplaces? Medical News Today recently published…
Victoria Police out in force with drug and alcohol testing
An article in The Australian relates to last weekend but deserves a read, to remind people that booze buses have returned to Victoria and will be conducting drug and alcohol…
Morwell alcohol testing shocker
Why has an alcohol testing incident in Victoria’s Morwell again led us to inform people of the dangers of drinking alcohol to excess? The Morwell incident started innocently enough. According…
Roadside drug testing results in Geelong a concern
According to an article in the Geelong Advertiser, it’s possible drug-drivers caught travelling in the Geelong region could outnumber drink-drivers for the third consecutive year. In fact, the number of…
Drop in Queensland drug and alcohol testing a factor in rising road toll
A drop in the rate of roadside drug and alcohol testing in Queensland is being raised as a potential reason for a rise in the road toll in the state.…
Drug testing far from a waste(water)
Imagine if you were given the job of studying the nation’s wastewater? No thanks, we can hear you say, although we think it’s fair to say that the people from…
Cracks in the ICE
How many people use ICE? How many people drive or go to work with ICE in their systems? How many people fail drug testing due to ICE? The answers to…
Drug testing catches drivers in Western Australia
According to an article on ABC News, more people were caught by drug testing than alcohol testing on Western Australia’s regional roads during a three-week school-holiday operation. Highway Patrol officers…
What are employers’ responsibilities for drug testing?
One of the questions we get asked regularly here at Integrity Sampling is “What are employers’ responsibilities when it comes to workplace drug testing?”, which is a subject that the…
New drug testing measures welcomed
A Victorian Parliament Member has welcomed new drug driving measures in a letter to the editor of the Seymour Telegraph. In the letter, Member for Northern Victoria Tania Maxwell writes…
The sinking feeling of workplace drug testing
When has been your most embarrassing and guilty moment? For some, it’s seeing blue flashing lights and glancing down to see they’re over the speed limit. For others, it’s getting…
Drug and alcohol testing in Queensland no joke
Ever wondered what it’s like to drive while under the influence of drugs or over 0.05? Queensland Police recently set-up a fun and interesting way to see the impact of…
Drug testing will catch up with you in regional Victoria
Police have a very clear message to motorists in regional Victoria who think they can take drugs and then drive: they will catch up with you! The warning comes with…
Police out in force for long weekend
According to an article in the Singleton Argus, drivers are being urged to slow down this long weekend in NSW. In the article, Minister for Police and Emergency Services David…
Drug testing highlights a NSW problem
It should come as no surprise to regular readers of our blogs to know that drugs are becoming a bigger issue on our roads than alcohol. And this is certainly…
The million dollar drug and alcohol testing question
In this day and age of social media, where public figures are lambasted and called to be sacked for the slightest indiscretion, let’s take a look at two hypothetical situations…