A recent Facebook post from South Australia Police served as a stark reminder that when it comes to taking risks with alcohol on the roads, there are some drivers who…
Category: Alcohol testing
Find out more about workplace alcohol testing. What it is, what it involves and whether it’s necessary in your industry.
Roadside alcohol testing in NSW still catching many
If you’re old enough to remember when roadside alcohol testing began in NSW, you’ll know how far we’ve come. Back in 1982, when random breath testing was introduced, drink driving…
Workplace Alcohol Testing in Victoria: Debunking Common Myths
When you think about alcohol testing in Victoria, you probably picture a police officer on the side of the road, breathalyser in hand, making sure drivers aren’t over the limit.…
Accuracy is vital for alcohol testing in the Northern Territory
Need accurate alcohol testing in the NT? Integrity Sampling uses trusted Dräger breathalysers for workplace testing and recommends fuel cell models like the Alcotest® 4000 for personal or in-house use.…
Alcohol testing in Victoria: Why it’s never worth the risk
If you drink and drive in Victoria, it’s not a matter of if you’ll be caught—it’s when. With Victoria Police carrying out roadside alcohol testing every day across the state,…
The real consequences of failing alcohol testing in WA
Failing a workplace alcohol test in WA has serious consequences A recent Perth case highlights the tragic cost of impaired driving. Mixing alcohol with drugs further increases the danger. Integrity…
Alcohol and driving in Australia: What you need to know
Most people know that if they have a few drinks and get behind the wheel, they will be in danger of failing roadside alcohol testing for exceeding the legal blood…
Alcohol and aquatic activities don’t mix in Western Australia
While you can fail alcohol testing if you mix alcohol and skippering a boat or ship in Western Australia, what you may not realise is consuming alcohol before any water…
The consequences of failing roadside alcohol testing in the NT
You’re driving home after having a couple of drinks with mates at your local pub, when you see a Northern Territory Police alcohol testing station up the road. Your mind…
Alcohol a key contributor in two tragedies in Tasmania
A coroner has found that alcohol was a major contributor in a tragic road accident in Tasmania that claimed the lives of three young people. The fatal accident occurred near…
Alcohol testing catches learner driver in Northern Territory
A Northern Territory L-plate driver apparently has more than just road laws and driving skills to study, after he was allegedly caught by roadside alcohol testing with a breath test…
Alcohol is a poison: Testing the limits of human endurance
Have you ever wondered how much alcohol you would need to drink to fail alcohol testing? How much alcohol you would need to drink to pass out? How much you…
Staggering SA alcohol testing high
It seems that Justin Timberlake’s drunk driving antics has spurred a South Australian driver to new highs. Or should that be new lows? The driver was caught in alcohol testing…
Take a breath before you buy a breathalyser
We know that alcohol is a leading cause of death on the roads. We also know that it’s a significant contributor to workplace injuries. So, why not get online or…
Alcohol testing failure not ultimate consequence
As we have highlighted previously, getting caught in alcohol testing is far from the ultimate consequence of having a few drinks and getting behind the wheel. In a recent case…
Queensland e-scooter riders and alcohol testing
There’s a lot of media attention on e-scooters everywhere in Australia, including Queensland, and for good reason. In the sunshine state alone, more than 5500 infringements were handed out to…
Alcohol testing nabs another ‘lucky’ driver in Tasmania
It often astounds us when we hear of people who have been nabbed by alcohol testing for high level drink driving offences. It doesn’t surprise us that they’ve been nabbed…
Alcohol testing’s big catch in South Australia
How much can you drink before you pass out? That’s a question many people will ask after an alcohol testing incident in South Australia. As reported in the Murray Bridge…
Tis the season… For being smart with alcohol
December is one of the fullest months on the social calendar for many. And it’s also one of the busiest months for emergency staff for responding to incidents involving alcohol.…
Really smart alcohol testing technology
From Canada comes news of scientists’ claims that reciting tongue-twisting speeches is a smart way of conducting alcohol testing. Before you start breaking out the ‘Peter Piper’s pickled peppers’ or…