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…
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
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…
Alcohol and drug testing for your Queensland workplace
If you’re considering introducing alcohol and drug management and alcohol and drug testing in your workplace, a great reference is always the health and safety authority in your state. In…
Why do people take drugs?
As a business owner or manager, or a police person on our roads, when someone provides a positive test to drugs during workplace drug testing or roadside drug testing you…
Drug and alcohol management in Tasmania to beat the Festive Season blues
While some Tasmania businesses close up for the Festive Season, others – such as the mining, transport and hospitality industries – continue to operate at their peak. At the same…
Drugs and alcohol in the workplace – what’s the true cost?
What’s the true cost of drugs and alcohol in the workplace? In dollar terms, the impact of drugs and alcohol in the workplace is relatively easy to define… And it’s…
Workplace drugs and alcohol policy essential
Does your business have a workplace drugs and alcohol policy? If you have a policy, does it sit on the shelf gathering dust or do you regularly act on the…
Drug and alcohol support vital
Workplace drug and alcohol support is a vital aspect of any drug and alcohol management plan. But for many businesses, providing the support required to help their workers who present…
Alcohol and drug use costs workplaces
The use of alcohol and drugs is costing workplaces billions of dollars each year, but the full extent may never be known. Back in 2013, workplace drug and alcohol experts…
Protect your business this Festive Season with a drug and alcohol management plan
Christmas and New Year is a great time for those of us who celebrate these festive occasions, but for business owners and managers it’s also a time of trepidation. That’s…
Drug and alcohol testing compulsory under new federal laws
Drug and alcohol testing and other measures on many building sites financed by federal dollars are now compulsory, under new amendments to the Building Code 2013. The new measures were…
Misuse of pharmaceutical drugs
The misuse of prescribed and over the counter drugs was again thrust into the spotlight last week, following the hospitalisation of two NRL stars after allegedly overdosing on prescription drugs.…
Codeine positive tests on the rise
Testing by Integrity Sampling has shown an alarming increase in positive codeine tests in the workplace. The attached graph shows positive codeine results climbing during the winter months for the…
Toll takes the First Step
With support from Integrity Sampling and the Reverend Tim Costello, transportation and logistics company Toll has taken the first step to help support employees with drug or alcohol issues. A…