It seems that every time there is a link between alcohol and improved health the media jump all over it, seemingly trying to convince everyone that if you drink alcohol…
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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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Home drug testing fails Tasmanian worker
As we’ve mentioned before in our blogs, if you use a home drug testing or alcohol testing kit only do so as a guide, as a person in Tasmania found…
Drug testing and ecstasy – what’s your chances?
Imagine you are one of the 2.2% of Australians over the age of 14 who have used ecstasy in the past year. Now imagine you took an ecstasy pill or…
Drugs in the workplace
Drugs in the workplace are a serious issue in Australia. But you don’t need to rely on our word for how big the issue is. Take the word of the…
What’s the link between codeine and drug testing?
There’s been plenty of attention on codeine in the media in the past week, due to a change that came into affect last Friday. So what is the change and…
Drug testing in Victoria in the news
Drug testing in Victoria has been in the news of late and it’s not just people who have been driving vehicles while under the influence of drugs that have been…
Saliva drug testing in force
Saliva drug testing is used widely these days, particularly by police forces around the world to detect people who are influenced by drugs on our roads, as well as in…
Random drug testing and alcohol testing at the crossroads in Tasmania
Tasmania Police were kept busy during the festive season with random drug testing and alcohol testing carried out in large numbers. According to The Examiner, Tasmania Police carried out more…
Education and training a vital part of workplace drug testing
You’ve developed a drugs and alcohol policy for your business and are conducting regular workplace drug testing, so you now relax knowing you’ve done all you can to protect your…
Drug testing facts
When it comes to alcohol testing, most people have a basic understanding of the testing process and how to ensure they stay under the limit, if driving a car or…
Are drugs affecting your health?
In last week’s post we looked at the effects of alcohol on your health and the risks you may be taking if you drink to excess. This week, we’ll take…
Urine drug testing versus saliva testing for your Melbourne business
So you’ve decided to implement drug testing for your Melbourne workplace. Well done, there’s plenty of evidence that conducting drug testing, as part of a drug and alcohol management plan,…
Is alcohol affecting your health?
Some of our posts focus on alcohol and the affects it has on people’s ability to drive and work. For employees, we ask questions such as, should you be at…
Real mates targeted in Tasmania
While we’re in the middle of one of the biggest periods on Tasmania’s roads for policing, one thing that is sure is that police still have drink drivers firmly in…
Protect your business from drugs and alcohol at any time of the year
Christmas and New Year can be a nervous time for workplace owners and managers – and it’s not just the worry of getting the right presents for loved ones! That’s…
Can you beat a drug test? Yes… and no!
In posts this year we’ve looked at whether you can beat a drug test or refuse a drug test. While the answer is yes and no (don’t worry, we’ll explain…
Fentanyl can be a killer
As we’ve mentioned before in our posts, while illicit drugs are of prime concern to employers because of the dangers of having employees high on illegal drugs roaming workplaces, when…
Roadside random drug testing in Victoria about to ramp up
Here’s some news that’s more reliable than our weather – and if you live in Victoria we’re sure you’ll agree after last weekend’s downpour. Roadside random drug testing on Victoria’s…
Can I refuse a drug or alcohol test?
You drag yourself to work after a big night out drinking way too much alcohol and finishing the night off with some recreational drugs. You’ve a splitting headache and feel…
Alcohol and drug testing in Tasmania
“Should you introduce alcohol and drug testing?” is a question asked by WorkSafe Tasmania in a recent edition of its Workplace Issues newsletter. The article highlights that drug and alcohol…