One of the questions Integrity Sampling gets asked regularly is: “How much alcohol can I drink before alcohol testing may catch me out”? Perhaps this is a question you’ve asked…
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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 testing in Victoria on the rails
Drug testing was in the spotlight in Victoria recently, with the announcement that three train workers were stood down after failing either drug or alcohol tests. The failed tests resulted…
Are positive drug testing penalties fair?
If you look at comments on our blogs and other articles about roadside drug testing, you could easily think the majority of people believe the penalties are too harsh or,…
Drug testing in Tasmania goes hi-tech
In this world where you can drop your phone into water and still play the latest game, make phone calls with your watch and turn on lights at home with…
What does it feel like to be high on drugs?
If you’ve never taken an illegal drug, what does it feel like? What do you experience when you have a drug high. And what’s it like when the high wears…
Drug testing – it’s about saving lives
There is a consistent theme among many people who comment on our posts about drug testing, and no doubt comment on other online articles where drug testing is discussed. It’s…
Drug and alcohol testing makes the news in Queensland
Drug and alcohol testing is making the news in Queensland, including a tenuous link to a somewhat bizarre case of a sawmill worker who was sacked for refusing to provide…
Can you cheat urine drug testing?
If you’re a regular reader of our posts, you’ll know that we’re advocates for saliva drug testing over urine drug testing. There are several reasons for this (you can view…
Drugs more dangerous on our roads than alcohol
Drug testing in Victoria indicates fatal issue Drug testing in Victoria and other research indicates that drugs are now more of a concern on our roads than alcohol. According to…
Nervous about workplace drug testing? You’re not alone
If you’re nervous about drug testing in your workplace, here’s some good news – you’re not alone! According to research by an American human resources screening firm, JDP, there are…
Reasons abound for alcohol testing in Tasmania
One of the questions any business manager or owner in Tasmania may ask themselves, is ‘why should I conduct alcohol testing in my workplace’? After all, conducting alcohol testing is…
More Australians drinking alcohol to get drunk
The latest survey by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) has found that the number of people who drink alcohol to get drunk has edged closer to half…
I’ll pass on the alcohol (testing) thanks!
Whether you don’t drink alcohol because of religious reasons, because you don’t like it, because you’re pregnant or for health reasons, abstaining from alcohol isn’t arduous. For others, however, going…
Should you drive or work after one or two drinks?
Failing alcohol testing isn’t your only concern You enjoy a drink but you also consider yourself a responsible person. If you’re driving, you’ll only ever have one or two drinks,…
Random drug testing in Victoria not a haphazard exercise
Pre-employment drug testing, testing following an incident, testing an employee who you suspect is under the influence… There are several different drug testing methodologies, but if you’re truly serious about…
What happens if you fail workplace drug testing?
It’s a nightmare that has become real. A regular drug user, you manage to hide your habit from most of your friends and family, and are usually careful not to…
Driving while under the influence in Tasmania a major concern
Garry Bailey, the Chair of the Road Safety Advisory Council, recently penned an excellent opinion piece for The Advocate on his concern about the number of drivers each year who…
Roadside saliva drug testing origins
Did you ever wonder how roadside saliva drug testing came about? The risks of drinking alcohol and driving have been known for a long time. We’ve known that mixing alcohol…
The dangers of heroin
Eating poppy seeds leads to failed drug testing Heroin is part of a group of drugs known as opioids and if you use heroin before driving or going to work…
Saliva drug testing the best method
Picture this. You’re driving along when you notice police up ahead, with what appears to be a booze bus parked nearby. You’re stopped by the police expecting to have to…