Warehousing and distribution are critical to Western Australia’s economy. From Perth’s industrial hubs to regional freight centres, the industry is supporting mining, agriculture, and retail supply chains, and keeping goods…
Category: Drug testing
Workplace drug testing is a broad term that describes any drug testing implemented in workplaces. It can include methods such as saliva and urine drug testing.
Drug and Alcohol Testing in NSW: What the Roads Tell Us About Workplace Risk
Alcohol has long been a major safety concern on NSW roads. Random alcohol testing has been part of everyday life for decades. But recent police data shows a worrying shift.…
Workplace Drug Testing Refusal: What’s Your Decision?
It’s a workplace drug testing refusal case with a twist. A case that on the surface may seem simple, but when you delve below the superficial is anything but. Imagine…
Why New Drug Testing Figures in Victoria Matter
Victoria is facing a serious road safety issue and drugs – and one region in particular – are firmly in Victoria Police’s sights. According to the latest data for the…
What Rising Cocaine Roadside Drug Testing Detections for Cocaine in Queensland Mean for Workplaces
Drivers on the road with cocaine in their system is now a bigger issue in Queensland than many people realise. But does this mean workplaces should stand up and take…
Roadside drug testing spat in South Australia
A media spat has played out between South Australia Police and police insiders. As highlighted in the NT News, the spat is over the availability of roadside drug testing in…
What Tasmanians Should Know: Understanding 2025’s Drug Trends
Want to know what illegal drugs people are using in Hobart and Tasmania? What about current drug trends? One aptly named credible resource is Drug Trends — an internationally‑renowned monitoring…
Are cheap drug testing kits accurate?
It sounds almost too good to be true — buy a drug testing kit online for less than $10 and get instant results at home. With just a quick search,…
Drug Testing and Decriminalisation Collide in Canberra
There is a lot of talk about the decriminalisation of illegal drugs for personal use, and while Integrity Sampling as a company does not have an opinion on the matter,…
Inside Drug Testing in Queensland: What Really Happens at the Roadside and Workplace
Flashing blue lights, a dark night and imposing police officers might be what you picture when you think about drug testing in Queensland. But in reality, it’s not quite like…
Why NSW Construction Industry Must Take Drug and Alcohol Safety Seriously
There’s no doubting the value of construction in New South Wales. In terms of economic contribution, employment, support for other sectors, infrastructure development and population growth, it’s a key contributor.…
Why a New Victorian Report is a Wake-Up Call for Workplaces and the need for Drug Testing
There is no shortage of research showing why drug testing is vital in safety-sensitive workplaces. But few reports are as tragic or hard-hitting as the one recently released by the…
Think You Can Cheat Workplace Drug Testing? Think Again!
When it comes to preventing sample tampering in workplace drug testing, Integrity Sampling has a secret weapon. But it’s not a gadget, trick, or anything underhanded. The secret is simply…
Drug testing in Queensland on the rails
Would you expect a Queensland employee who failed workplace drug testing to keep their job? What if that employee was a train driver, responsible for hundreds – if not thousands…
Ensuring a Safer Future with Drug Testing in Tasmania’s Thriving Construction Industry
Tasmania may be small compared to most regions of Australia, but we punch above our weight. Nowhere is this clearer than in our fast-growing construction sector, which plays a vital…
Methamphetamine Consumption Hits Record High in WA: Why This Matters for Workplace Drug Testing
Western Australia faces a serious methamphetamine problem, continuing to top the nation for consumption of the dangerous drug. But what does this mean for workplaces and drug testing? The latest…
Are Cocaine Tests Too Expensive for the Roads?
Would adding cocaine to the list of drugs that can be detected by Victoria Police in roadside drug testing be too expensive? Would a ‘cocaine test’ cost $169? That’s the…
Drug Testing in NSW Under Lock and Key
Drug testing is now common on NSW roads and in workplaces. It plays an important role in keeping drivers safe and workplaces drug free. But these aren’t the only areas…
Victoria Police crackdown on drivers with roadside drug testing
Would you get behind the wheel soon after taking cannabis, heroin, methamphetamines or MDMA? The likely answer is no, but unfortunately that’s not the case for everyone. There are still…
Cocaine Use In Queensland On The Rise. What’s It Mean For Workplace Drug Testing?
Cocaine use in Queensland has been under the microscope recently, thanks in part to a comprehensive new report by the University of Queensland and the National Drug and Alcohol Research…