The abuse of drugs and alcohol is often seen in the workplace through a lens of physical damage. The damage to property, equipment or physical injuries. However, it’s equally important…
Category: Drug and alcohol management
Drug and alcohol management is the important starting point for any business looking to better protect themselves from employees who come to work under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Safety – and drug and alcohol abuse at work – is everyone’s responsibility
A safe and productive workplace doesn’t just happen by itself. It requires everyone, from senior management to frontline employees, to play their part in maintaining safety standards and preventing risks.…
Debunking the myth: Substance abuse is not just a personal issue
Substance abuse is often perceived as a personal issue and when it comes to the workplace, one that employers should not interfere with. However, as we’ll see in this blog,…
Breaking down the myths about workplace drug and alcohol management
There are some people who think drug and alcohol management is only required for high-risk industries, implementing testing is too expensive, employees should be allowed to do what they want…
Safely does it – the importance of workplace drug and alcohol management
With 15 per cent of injuries at work worldwide caused by drugs and alcohol, the importance of workplace drug and alcohol management can’t be understated. Managing the risks of drugs…
What should you include in your workplace drug and alcohol policy?
We’re constantly reminding clients that the first step in any drug and alcohol management isn’t testing, it’s all about the policy. So, what should you include in your workplace drug…
It’s a wrap for drug and alcohol management
If you’re a workplace manager or owner and you’ve just spent the entire festive season concerned, it’s time to do something about it. Instead of worrying that an employee under…
Workplace drug testing in Queensland – the force is with you!
Two of the questions Integrity Sampling is regularly asked, and it’s no different for our Queensland branches, is can I legally implement drug testing in my business? Closely related, if…
Australian workplace drug testing laws
For a business contemplating the introduction of drug testing to their workplace, two of their key concerns are how their employees will react and where do they stand in terms…
What’s your policy on alcohol and drugs?
What’s your businesses’ policy on alcohol and drugs? Do you have a drug and alcohol policy that robustly lays out your plans and guidelines, or is your approach more casual…
Digging for a better way to manage alcohol in Western Australia
If you’re a fly-in, fly-out mine worker in Western Australia, or have other reasons to stay at a mine on-site accommodation facility, you’ll now be limited to four alcoholic drinks…
Australian workplace drug testing laws
If you’re contemplating introducing drug testing to your workplace, one of the things you may have considered is whether there are any Australian workplace drug testing laws and, if there…
Drugs and alcohol in your Tasmanian workplace
We all know that the misuse of drugs and alcohol can be an issue in any Tasmanian workplace, but did you know that it’s not just illegal drugs that can…
Drugs and alcohol in the workplace
In our blogs we often look at drugs and alcohol in the workplace from the employer’s perspective. However, it can certainly be argued that the safe use of drugs and…
What’s your policy?
Drug and alcohol management for your Queensland workplace a must If safety is a priority in your Queensland workplace, then having a robust drug and alcohol management plan is not…
Can an employee take a sickie after a big night out?
Tasmania case may surprise many If you’re a manager or owner of a business in Tasmania where safety is important, would you want employees to call in sick if they’d…
Drugs, alcohol, work and driving a fatal mix in Victoria
We know that the use drugs and alcohol can be a fatal combination on Victoria’s roads and in Victoria’s workplaces, so it goes without saying that if you drive for…
Constructing a plan to combat drugs and alcohol in your Queensland workplace
An article on the Worksafe Queensland website highlights that workers in the construction industry are among those at greatest risk of using drugs. So, if your Queensland business works in…
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…
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…