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Category: Drug and alcohol testing
News and views on workplace drug and alcohol testing
Manufacturing a case for drug and alcohol testing in Queensland
Drug and alcohol testing in Queensland’s manufacturing workplaces may not be legally mandatory, but if you’re serious about safeguarding your employees and your workplace, it should be a tool you…
Drug and alcohol screening v testing: What’s the difference?
You’ve very likely heard about drug and alcohol testing, but what about drug and alcohol screening? Are testing and screening the same thing? From some people’s perspective, there is a…
More drug testing buses on the way for WA regional roads
Two new drug and alcohol testing buses, worth $8.6 million, are coming to Western Australian regional roads. The announcement is part of an additional $32.5 million in funding over the…
Choosing the best methods for workplace drug and alcohol testing
When businesses decide to implement workplace drug and alcohol testing, they often face a significant challenge: selecting the most effective and accurate testing methods. With a variety of options available,…
Drug and alcohol testing is in our blood
In our blogs, Integrity Sampling provides a wealth of information on drugs and alcohol in the workplace. Whether it’s about drug and alcohol testing, management, education or support, or indeed…
Adding up the costs of drug and alcohol testing
One of the biggest myths around drug and alcohol testing, particularly for smaller businesses, is that it’s too expensive to implement. While it certainly isn’t inexpensive to test people in…
WA waterworks: Drug and alcohol testing starting soon
Drug and alcohol testing on Western Australian waters will be introduced in stages over the next year, according to a government media release. The on-water drug and alcohol testing required…
Industrial manslaughter laws in WA make drug and alcohol testing even more vital
In March 2022, WA introduced a new offence of industrial manslaughter under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020; an offence that makes drug and alcohol testing in your business…
Strange ways to fail roadside drug and alcohol testing
You like to consider yourself a responsible person, so on a night out with mates, you organise an Uber to get you to the venue. Then, at the end of…
ADHD and workplace drug testing collide
ADHD affects around one in twenty Australians and the number of people diagnosed with the disorder is on the rise. In recent years in particular, there has been a steep…
Can you accidently fail a workplace drug or alcohol test?
Can you accidently fail a workplace drug test because of something you’ve eaten? Can you fail an alcohol test even though you believe you haven’t consumed any alcohol? From the…
How do you interpret a laboratory report for drug testing?
Here at Integrity Sampling, drug and alcohol testing is what we do. We’re experts at it and we’re passionate about it! However, we understand that not everyone is like us.…
Can we legally implement drug and alcohol testing?
One of the most common questions Integrity Sampling receives is about the legalities of drug and alcohol testing. Typically, it’s from a business owner or manager, wondering if their workplace…
Should pollies be subjected to drug and alcohol testing?
The last week has sparked discussion which is sure to cause much controversy in Canberra and beyond. At the centre of the discussion is a simple question, should pollies be…
Workplace drug and alcohol testing in the air
An aviation safety expert says that pilots may face an increase in drug and alcohol testing. This follows the news that the Sea World Helicopters pilot who died in a…
Get the facts on workplace drug and alcohol testing results
What drug does Integrity Sampling detect in the workplace more than any other? What age group is most likely to provide a positive workplace drug and alcohol testing result? Which…
Accurate, reliable drug and alcohol testing
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…
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…