What are the lessons from alcohol, road safety and alcohol testing on our roads, that we should use in our workplace? Firstly, we know that alcohol is a major factor…
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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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Workplace drug testing in Victoria a safety imperative
If you own or manage a workplace in Victoria where safety is a priority – think mining, manufacturing, transportation, aviation, agriculture and other industries – if you’re not already conducting…
Vehicle interlocks saving lives
Vehicle interlock alcohol testing systems may be potentially lifesaving devices, but if you have to use one hour and hour, day after day, week after week, they soon become an…
Hi-tech saliva drug testing equipment in Tasmania
If you think drug testing in Tasmania is about urine samples and test strips, have we got a surprise for you! While many drug testing providers still rely on this…
Drug testing, alcohol testing, now fatigue testing!
Roadside drug testing, roadside alcohol testing and now roadside fatigue testing! According to a recent news.com.au article, police are trialling new technology that, if successful, will help determine if someone…
Drugs in the workplace a concern
How many people in the Australian workforce turn up to work under the influence of illegal drugs? Less than 1 per cent? Two per cent at a stretch? It might…
Queensland drug testing will catch you
With the festive season, or the silly season as it is sometimes called, fast approaching, here’s a timely reminder for Queenslanders. That is, if you take drugs and then drive,…
The weird, the wacky and interesting world of drug testing
A few weeks ago, we brought you several interesting and sometimes wacky stories from overseas in the world of drug testing. Continuing our look abroad this week, let’s visit England,…
Expect increased roadside drug testing in Victoria
As we approach the Festive Season, also called affectionately the Silly Season, one thing you can expect in addition to more parties and social gatherings, is an increase in roadside…
Workplace drug testing laws
One of the questions we regularly get asked at Integrity Sampling is about workplace drug testing laws. It’s understandable that some workplaces are concerned that there might be laws relating…
Failing drug testing in Tasmania not the worst outcome
Failing drug testing on Tasmania’s roads or in a Tasmanian workplace, while not a desirable outcome by any means, is certainly not the worst potential consequence of taking illegal drugs.…
WA and Perth employees to undergo drug and alcohol testing
Employees at three of Perth and Western Australia’s top tourist attractions will soon undergo drug and alcohol testing. And while animals, plants, the public and most employees will be reassured…
Wastewater drug testing helps pave way for $20 million funding
The Federal Government has committed a further $20 million in South Australia to boost drug and alcohol treatment services. In a media release to announce the funding boost, the Minister…
Brisbane south wakes up to drug and alcohol testing
Operation Wake Up has started on Brisbane south roads, with drug testing and alcohol testing two of the key tactics that Queensland Police will be using. The major road operation…
Drug testing hits the news OS
While we’re busy getting on with drug and alcohol testing for workplaces, it’s worthwhile occasionally to look at what is happening elsewhere in the world in our field. Sometimes it’s…
Drug testing won’t change for police in Victoria
Victoria’s top policeman says the legalisation of cannabis won’t change the approach of police when it comes roadside drug testing and drug policy. Before we get you confused and wonder…
Educate your workforce on the dangers of drugs and alcohol
With drugs and alcohol costing Australian workplaces $5.2 billion a year, responsible for causing workplace injuries and deaths, and resulting in productivity losses, absenteeism and other issues, workplace managers and…
Testing targets drunk and drugged Tasmanian drivers
A major traffic operation around Launceston last weekend has seen several drivers failing alcohol testing and drug testing, and ended with a terse warming for all Tasmanian drivers by the…
How to beat a drug test
We’re often extolling the virtues of saliva drug testing over urine drug testing and one of the reasons is that it’s virtually impossible to cheat on a drug test using…
Australian drug trends and what it means for workplace drug testing
As workplace drug testing providers we always cast a keen eye on creditable reports into drug use in Australia and a recent one to be published was the Australian Drug…