If you own or manage a business and think that workplace alcohol testing isn’t necessary, because your employees are responsible and wouldn’t come to work under the influence, you may…
Category: Alcohol testing
Find out more about workplace alcohol testing. What it is, what it involves and whether it’s necessary in your industry.
Workplace drug and alcohol testing laws in Western Australia
One of the questions we regularly get asked in Western Australia, is can I lawfully introduce drug and alcohol testing in my workplace? It’s a fair question, because you don’t…
Alcohol testing all at sea
A song about a drunken sailor may have been catchy when it was written in the 19th century, but in the 21st century alcohol and work at sea certainly don’t…
Workplace alcohol testing in the ‘silly season’
December is the busiest month for emergency staff for responding to incidents involving alcohol. Surprised? Probably not, considering December is the ‘silly season’, the time when many of us are…
Alcohol – testing times for your Tasmanian workplace
In the December 2015 edition of Workplace Issues Magazine, WorkSafe Tasmania highlighted the challenge that upcoming workplace social events can bring in the lead up to Christmas. While two years…
Victorian alcohol testing pioneer
You’ve likely never heard of the name John ‘Jack’ Thomas, but he’s helped save the lives of hundreds and perhaps thousands of people due to his pioneering work on alcohol…
Alcohol testing back in the news
With all the attention on drugs in our community, it’s easy to forget that drinking alcohol before driving or going to work is still a major issue. That’s why alcohol…
What’s your decision on workplace alcohol testing?
Consider the below real life examples from the Alcohol and Drug Foundation website, of two employees and their experience with workplace alcohol testing and claims of unfair dismissal. If you…
Drugs and alcohol in your Tasmania workplace
In a recent issue of the quarterly Workplace Issues Magazine, WorkSafe Tasmania has shed light on the seriousness of alcohol and drugs in the workplace and the community in general.…
Will I get caught in alcohol testing?
It’s a question, as alcohol testing specialists, Integrity Sampling gets asked regularly and it’s a question you may have asked yourself, perhaps after enjoying a few drinks with friends at…
Alcohol testing on Victorian roads – who are the lucky ones?
What’s your definition of luck? Perhaps some people think it’s luck to be over the blood alcohol limit when you pass a Victorian Police alcohol testing operation, but being waved…
Drugs and alcohol in Tasmania under the microscope
We know that drugs and alcohol are commonly used in Tasmania and indeed Australia, but just how common? What illicit drugs are used the most? How many people are drinking…
Consuming alcohol while driving – is it illegal?
An interesting segment on Channel 7’s Sunrise this morning on “The road rules you didn’t know existed”. These included the little known rule that you must remove your keys from…
Far-reaching drug and alcohol testing in Western Australia
While Western Australia may be vast, it’s fair to say that so is Integrity Sampling’s drug and alcohol testing reach in the state. Our service area takes in most substantial…
Alcohol presents danger to safety and health
While we regularly write blogs about the dangers of drinking alcohol and going to work, there’s another danger of alcohol that many of us need to consider and that’s how…
Australian workplace drug testing laws are on your side
If your business is thinking about introducing workplace drug and alcohol testing, you may be worried about any relevant Australian workplace drug testing laws. Are there laws relating to drug…
Are breathalysers accurate?
It’s the morning after a big night out and you wake up feeling like an insect has been crawling around the inside of your mouth and someone’s been working with…
Alcohol testing on Western Australian roads saving lives
We all know that driving while under the influence of alcohol is dangerous and information from the Western Australian Police clearly demonstrates just how dangerous it can be. According to…
Binge drinking a concern or an Aussie alcohol rite of passage?
Most of us Aussies love a drink of alcohol. For many, alcohol is with us when we relax after a tough day, when we enjoy the company of friends and…
Drug and alcohol testing in Queensland takes to the rails
Drug and alcohol testing in Queensland workplaces is now widespread, particularly for industries where safety critical roles are common. The workers who undergo regular drug and alcohol testing in Queensland…