Why should your business consider drug and alcohol testing, particularly if your workplace has safety critical roles? There are many good reasons, but perhaps the most compelling is the research…
Category: Drug and alcohol testing
Workplace drug and alcohol testing is a vital tool in protecting businesses. Find out more about drug testing, what it involves and how vital it is.
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.…
Drug and alcohol education vital for your Queensland business
You’ve developed your workplace drug and alcohol policy and procedures and you’ve organised one of Integrity Sampling’s Queensland branches to conduct drug and alcohol testing for you. Can you relax,…
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…
Workplace drug and alcohol testing in Tasmania a vital tool
Should you be concerned about drugs and alcohol in your Tasmanian workplace? And if you are, what can you do about it? Worksafe Tasmania has produced an excellent brochure that…
The Power is with drug and alcohol testing in Western Australia
All contractors working for Western Australian electrical supplier Western Power now need to comply with the power company’s drug and alcohol testing policy. The requirement follows an amendment to Western…
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…
Drug and alcohol testing on Victorian roads gets $15 million boost
In what’s good news for most road users in Victoria, the State Government has committed $15 million to build 10 new “state-of-the-art” drug and booze buses, to boost the police’s…
Workplace drug testing spreads its wings!
You might expect to see workplace drug testing being carried out in industries such as mining, transportation and construction, but perhaps not in shearing sheds and beaches! On the beaches…
Driving high – drug and alcohol testing in Queensland still a focus
While the wet conditions will remain a prime focus in Queensland, on the roads drug and alcohol testing will be ramping up as part of Queensland Police’s major focus on…
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…
Drug and alcohol testing costs a small price to pay
If you’ve thought about implementing drug and alcohol testing in your workplace, one of your key considerations is likely to be the cost and whether your business can afford it.…
Drug testing not a random act in your Western Australian workplace
When people think of drug and alcohol testing they often think of random testing, because it’s what we’re most exposed to, usually by roadside police. But when it comes to…
Random drug and alcohol testing – Queensland festive season report card
The Festive Season is over and while some may feel a bit sad that another Christmas and New Year has passed, for the Queensland Police it brings a sigh of…
Drug and alcohol testing 24/7
While you’re tucking into your Christmas pudding, popping the champagne corks on New Year’s Eve or lying on the beach during January, spare a thought for Integrity Sampling’s consultants. With…
Drug and alcohol testing in Queensland for all ages
Who’s the most likely to fail drug or alcohol testing in Queensland, on our roads or in the workplace? If your answer is that it’s young people who are more…
Drugs and alcohol in the workplace don’t mix
We all know that drugs and alcohol in the workplace can be a dangerous combination, but how dangerous is the mix? How do we measure the cost of the affects…
Drug and alcohol testing in Perth nets pilot
Drug and alcohol testing in Perth workplaces may be becoming more common, but you probably wouldn’t expect that an A380 pilot would be one of those caught out. According to…
Drug and alcohol testing in Queensland workplaces a must
If you own or manage a workplace in Queensland you may think you don’t need to conduct drug and alcohol testing. You may be confident that your workers wouldn’t take…
Drug and alcohol testing on show
Drug and alcohol testing will be on show this week, with Integrity Sampling NSW taking part in the 2016 Safety in Action Sydney. Safety in Action is a series of…