While roadside drug testing figures over the last few years have been suggesting that drugs are becoming a worse issue on our roads than alcohol, it’s now official; drivers under…
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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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Drug and alcohol testing for Tasmanian pollies? We’ll vote for that!
If there’s one common comment from people who look at our blogs and Facebook posts, it’s that politicians should face drug and alcohol testing. Well then, here’s a story that…
Tis the season to be jolly… drunk!
It’s that time of the year again when relatively sensible people think it’s okay to have a few drinks and take photocopies of their squashed faces and drop their trousers…
The highs of drugs in construction workplaces
Workers in the construction industry are more likely than any other profession to use drugs. However, before Aussie construction workers start getting hot under their blue collars, it needs to…
Wastewater drug testing hall of shame
Our wastewater tells a story and in some instances it’s a story of shame, with wastewater drug testing showing the cities, regional areas and states where drugs are used and…
Saliva drug testing the way to go in NSW
When NSW police carry out roadside drug testing, guess what method they use? If you answered saliva testing, well done. When Integrity Sampling carries out drug testing in NSW’s workplaces,…
Speak up about drugs and alcohol in the workplace
In our blogs we often write about how employers can protect their workplace from the scourge of drugs and alcohol, in part by conducting drug testing and alcohol testing. But…
When is a drug hangover not just a hangover?
Saliva drug testing in Victoria the one way to know if you’re still under the influence If you’ve had a big night out on the grog, you might not be…
ICE and driving a deadly combination
If you’re one of the 1.4% of Australians who have used ICE, methamphetamines or amphetamines in the past 12 months, for goodness sake don’t take the drug and get behind…
Drug testing in South Australia a safety imperative
One of the major criticisms of drug testing in South Australia on our roads is that it’s simply about revenue raising, while when conducted in our workplaces, drug testing is…
Can you say no to workplace drug testing?
You’re on a ‘bender’ on the weekend, having a great time with mates, downing a few drinks and indulging in illicit drugs. But now it’s Monday morning and soon after…
Alcohol and drug testing making news
School bus driver fails alcohol testing What are the top job roles where people should never fail alcohol testing? We’d suggest that an airplane pilot would make the list, as…
Roadside drug testing saves lives
Roadside drug testing is no doubt controversial. In one corner there are the proponents suggesting that it’s simply revenue raising, that people who aren’t high are being caught and that…
The drug wheel is out to get you!
We’ve probably all heard of the karma wheel and how it will run you over if your bad deeds outweigh your good deeds, but have you ever heard of the…
Workplace drug testing in NSW not rocket science
When it comes to implementing workplace drug testing in a NSW business or developing a program to manage drugs and alcohol, most business owners are completely daunted. However, while there’s…
Let’s talk about workplace drug testing
Integrity Sampling earns its living from helping clients throughout Australia with workplace drug and alcohol management services. We’ve been doing it since 2001. Drug and alcohol management – which includes…
Roadside drug testing in Victoria set to get tougher
There’s good news for those people who don’t take drugs and get behind the wheel, and consequently bad news for those that do. This comes following a 7News report that…
Drug testing in the 21st Century
It might not get Millennials and Generation Zs’ Snapchatters, Instagramers and YouTubers excited, but the Drager DrugTest 5000 does get the hearts of Integrity Sampling’s consultants racing just a little.…
Drug and alcohol testing in high focus in South Australia
For the past month South Australia police has put an increased emphasis on drug and alcohol testing, as part of its Operation High Impact F5 operation. Operation High Impact F5…
Can you beat alcohol testing?
It’s an age old question with no easy answer: Can you beat alcohol testing if you’re over the limit? As we’ve looked at before in our blogs, there are a…