Whether you’re an employer who’s organised workplace drug and alcohol testing, or an employee taking a test, how can you be sure the results are accurate? While we can’t vouch…
Category: Drug and alcohol testing
News and views on workplace drug and alcohol testing
How do we implement drug and alcohol testing in our workplace?
One of the most common questions Integrity Sampling receives from new clients is, “How do we implement drug and alcohol testing in our workplace?” It’s a reasonable question because implementing…
H2O and drug and alcohol testing combine in WA
Does water and drug and alcohol testing mix? In most parts of the country, yes, but not in WA. However, that’s all about to change. Amendments to the Western Australian…
Workplace drug and alcohol testing hits the headlines
In a world where modesty often takes centre stage, there comes a time when it’s perfectly acceptable, even essential, to stand up, grab the microphone, and, in the spirit of…
New industrial manslaughter laws in SA bring drug and alcohol testing into focus
South Australia has introduced new laws that make industrial manslaughter a criminal offence. What is industrial manslaughter and why do the new laws make drug and alcohol testing even more…
Can you accidently fail drug and alcohol testing?
We’ve probably all heard – and laughed – at excuses that some people have made for failing drug and alcohol testing. But can excuses sometimes be valid? The simple answer…
Workplace drug and alcohol testing – the whole kit and caboodle
While workplace drug and alcohol testing is routine for providers like Integrity Sampling, we understand that for most people and businesses, the steps forward can be confusing. As well as…
Big brother could enhance drug and alcohol testing
A Melbourne company is developing technology that could one day help catch drivers under the influence. However, even if the technology is successful, it doesn’t spell the demise of drug…
Getting hot under the collar over drug and alcohol testing
If there was a single most popular comment on Integrity Sampling’s social media posts when we do articles on drug and alcohol testing, it would be that politicians and the…
Can you fail drug and alcohol testing on an electric scooter?
With many cities around Australia now having electric scooter rental programs, for some people this may provide a temptation to ditch the car, hire a scooter, and have a few…
Not all fine at NSW mine
Significant fine emphasises need for drug and alcohol testing in NSW While it doesn’t relate to drugs or alcohol, a recent large fine for a NSW mining company should serve…
Calls for workplace drug and alcohol testing to stay
The Australian Constructors Association has called for drug and alcohol testing on building sites to remain, after the Federal Government announced sweeping changes to the way the industry will be…
Industrial manslaughter rules make testing even more important
If you were an owner, manager or other senior officer of a business in Victoria and your conduct negligently caused the death of an employee or others on your work…
Workplace drug and alcohol testing the only way to know
Every day, hundreds of thousands of Australians head to work in their safety-focussed roles. Most do so well prepared to work, but some are not. In fact, some definitely shouldn’t…
Travelling far and wide for drug and alcohol testing
Integrity Sampling travels far and wide to conduct drug and alcohol testing in workplaces, and so to it seems does Queensland Police for its roadside testing. A group of officers…
Drugs and alcohol in the workplace
Are you an employer that’s concerned about your people using drugs and alcohol in the workplace? Are you an employee who is concerned about other people’s drug or alcohol habits,…
Drug and alcohol testing is no laughing matter… Or is it?
We understand that drug and alcohol testing can be a pretty dry subject for some people, so for our last post before Christmas we thought it best to try to…
No holidays for drug and alcohol testing
Christmas and New Year are always a great time to relax and socialise. Hopefully you have parties to go to, friends to catch up with and perhaps even holidays to…
Mount Gambier truck driver fails drug testing
It’s often said that a person who represents themselves in court has a fool for a client, but that probably wasn’t the silliest decision made by a Mount Gambier truck…
Drug and alcohol testing of paramedics in Tasmania
An article in The Advocate has highlighted that there is a lot of support of random drug and alcohol testing for paramedics in Tasmania, but the details of how it…