There is good news from a survey on alcohol consumption released recently by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS): Australians are drinking less alcohol than at any time in the…
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.
The agony and the ecstasy
While the drug ICE is getting plenty of attention in the media, other drugs, such as ecstasy, are still popular amongst users. In fact, research shows that 10.9% of Australians…
BAC – How high can you safely go?
If you listen to the news or read a newspaper, all too often you’ll notice a report on a driver who’s been caught – or worse, killed – with a…
Drager DrugTest 5000 positively brilliant
One of the reasons why Integrity Sampling has become an Australian industry leader in drug and alcohol testing is our use of only the best testing equipment on the market,…
What’s your policy on drugs and alcohol?
When we ask, ‘What’s your policy when it comes to drugs and alcohol?’ we’re not questioning whether you think it’s OK to have a third drink while watching the footy.…
Testing times for Dräger’s partnership
High quality oral-fluid drug testing is accessible to Australian workforces thanks to an exclusive partnership between Dräger and Integrity Sampling. Integrity Sampling is the exclusive on-site drug testing provider and…
ICE education a priority
Following on from a front page story in the Herald Sun this week that claimed that suburban and country football players were allegedly using the drug ICE before matches, the…
How long do drugs stay in your system?
How long does it take for drugs to be processed by my body? How long can drugs be detected in my body? When can I drive and go to work…
In-house drug and alcohol testing
It’s a question that’s asked by some businesses: Can I conduct my own in-house drug and alcohol testing? The simple answer to this question is yes, you can conduct your…
Amphetamines versus methamphetamines
We hear a lot about amphetamines and methamphetamines in the media, particularly in relation to the drug ICE, which is a type of methamphetamine. So what is the difference between…
A crazy Christmas!
When is a positive a negative? When it involves a positive drug or alcohol test, something of which Integrity Sampling experienced all too often over the Christmas period. During November…
‘Ice age’ a concern for workplaces
According to an ABC investigation, experts and Integrity Sampling, Australia is in the grip of the drug ice, with labs starting up in homes, industrial complexes, shipping containers, trucks and…
Book drug and alcohol testing with Integrity Sampling
If you’d like to enquire about the availability of Integrity Sampling’s drug and alcohol technicians, we could be just a few mouse clicks away! Integrity Sampling’s Booking Enquiry System, on…
Employees need to weigh up drug and alcohol risks
If you’re an employee, what risk do you face by coming to work under the influence of drugs or alcohol? The most obvious risk is that you’ll be caught and…
Drug and alcohol testing locations
Location is king in real estate and, lets face it, it’s pretty important when it comes to drug and alcohol testing. While there are plenty of things that can be…
Alcohol in the workplace a serious issue
We’ve all been warned about the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol – and for good reason – but less is mentioned about the danger in our…
Drug and alcohol testing a 24/7 job
While your tucking into your Christmas pudding, partying on New Year’s Eve, enjoying your summer holidays or celebrating Australia Day, spare a thought for some of our staff members. Many…
Don’t let the silly season bite your business
With Christmas nearly upon us and New Year festivities just around the corner, it’s that time of the year again when employers cross their fingers and hope an incident isn’t…
The A, B, sees of positive drug and alcohol testing
If you’re a manager or supervisor and one of your people has just provided a positive drug or alcohol test, what do you do? Your initial reaction may be to…
Saliva drug testing or urine testing – which is best?
A question we’re often asked at Integrity Sampling is which is the best form of testing for drugs, saliva or urine? Urine testing was used extensively to test for drugs…