Australia’s most comprehensive drug and alcohol survey has found that prevention programs to reduce alcohol and drug harm is working, but more needs to be done. The National Drug Strategy…
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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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Saliva drug testing or urine testing – which is best?
A question we’re often asked at Integrity Sampling is which is the best form of testing for drugs, saliva or urine? Urine testing was used extensively to test for drugs…
Alcohol and drugs in the workplace
When people consider the impacts of drugs and alcohol in the workplace they often presume it’s something that only affects so-called blue collar workers, but testing by Integrity Sampling shows…
We’re positive – ICE and methamphetamines a major concern
There’s a lot of media these days about the drug ICE and its prevalence in our community and, if recent testing is anything to go by, ICE and other methamphetamine…
Can I manipulate the result of my drug test?
It’s a question we get asked quite a lot – is it possible to manipulate the result of a drug test? The Australian Drug Foundation is a great resource for…
‘Ice Age’ a Four Corners must see
A fascinating episode of ABC’s Four Corners this week claimed that there are many cities, towns and people around Australia that are in the grip of an ice drug epidemic.…
Integrity Sampling now based in Warrnambool
Integrity Sampling is proud to announce our new workplace drug and alcohol testing arm based in Warrnambool. The Warrnambool arm is being run by a service provider, which has been fully…
Cannabis use amongst blue collar workers high
A survey conducted by the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) has found that up to one in five blue collar workers may be affected by cannabis at work,…
Drager units help speed up drug testing
Police in Western Australia can now test drivers for drugs in less than 5 minutes, thanks to the Drager Drug Test 5000 units. The units are being rolled out in…
Drugs a problem on our roads too
Drug misuse isn’t just a problem in our workforce, if recent figures from NSW are anything to go by. In a blitz by the NSW Police Force, 50 drives were…
Government project workers face random drug and alcohol testing
All people working on large Victorian government projects now face random drug and alcohol testing, under new guidelines to the Victorian Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry.…
Alcohol and drug testing in AA Magazine
Integrity Sampling’s Mchael Wheeldon and Livio Tomas have featured in an article in the Australian Automotive Magazine. The article discusses alcohol and drug testing in the workplace and highlights the…
Testing of workers now even more important
An extensive survey of nearly 10,000 Australian workers has found that more than 5% of people admit to having worked under the influence of alcohol. In addition, one in 50…
Dräger unit compliant with Australian Standards
Integrity Sampling’s clients can now be even more confident in our services, with the Dräger DrugTest® 5000 units used exclusively by us now complying with the Australian Standards. German engineered…
Check add-ons for testing costs
If you’re looking for a provider to look after your drug and alcohol testing, one of your key considerations is likely to be costs. But it’s not just the cost…
Drager units for WA Police
The Western Australian newspaper has reported that WA Police are embarking on a new era of drug-driving detection, thanks in part to new Drager Drug Test 5000 units. The Drager…
Queensland Police to use Drager units
The Queensland Police Service will use the same drug testing equipment used by Integrity Sampling for its drug testing. This follows the Queensland Police Service’s acceptance of Dra?ger’s DrugTest® 5000…
Union backs saliva drug and alcohol testing
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union wants mining companies to only use the saliva method when testing employees for drugs and alcohol. A spokesperson for the union says that saliva drug…
Queensland Police to use Drager DrugTest® 5000
On 17th October 2013, the Queensland Police Service accepted Drager Safety Pacific Pty Ltd’s offer to enter into a Standing Offer Arrangement for the provision of Oral Fluid Roadside Drug…
Employment Alert not accurate
A recent Employment Alert issued by Ashurst Australia that questions the suitability of saliva drug testing has caused some concern amongst our clients, however, the alert does not accurately reflect…