You’re on a ‘bender’ on the weekend, having a great time with mates, downing a few drinks and indulging in illicit drugs. But now it’s Monday morning and soon after…
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.
Roadside drug testing saves lives
Roadside drug testing is no doubt controversial. In one corner there are the proponents suggesting that it’s simply revenue raising, that people who aren’t high are being caught and that…
Pouring cold water on drug testing on the Gold Coast
These days there are many places to be asked to undertake drug testing on Queensland’s Gold Coast, including our roads, at work and even when out on the water. Drug…
Workplace drug testing in NSW not rocket science
When it comes to implementing workplace drug testing in a NSW business or developing a program to manage drugs and alcohol, most business owners are completely daunted. However, while there’s…
Let’s talk about workplace drug testing
Integrity Sampling earns its living from helping clients throughout Australia with workplace drug and alcohol management services. We’ve been doing it since 2001. Drug and alcohol management – which includes…
Roadside drug testing in Victoria set to get tougher
There’s good news for those people who don’t take drugs and get behind the wheel, and consequently bad news for those that do. This comes following a 7News report that…
Drug testing in the 21st Century
It might not get Millennials and Generation Zs’ Snapchatters, Instagramers and YouTubers excited, but the Drager DrugTest 5000 does get the hearts of Integrity Sampling’s consultants racing just a little.…
Are cannabis users unfairly targeted at work?
With unemployment at record lows, more people on the jobseeker benefit than ever before and an acknowledged shortage of skilled tradespeople, a serious question must be asked: Are some capable…
Roadside drug testing in Queensland a lifesaver
Why do the police conduct roadside drug testing in Queensland? Is it, as one line of popular opinion suggests, simply a revenue raiser? Or is it a valuable lifesaver? Drug…
Random drug testing shame in Victoria
Police data has revealed the places in Victoria where people are most likely to fail random drug testing on our roads and end up with a drug driving infringement notice.…
Workplace drug testing in Tasmania a safety tool
Are you concerned about your employee’s use of drugs and alcohol and how it may impact on your Tasmanian business? If so, have you thought about implementing drug testing in…
‘Way out there’ workplace drug testing in WA
If safety is important in your WA business and your employees face risks in their roles, then you most likely already conduct workplace drug testing or have considered implementing drug…
Who do you target in workplace drug testing? Everyone!
If you own or manage a business, or supervise people, you may consider yourself a good judge of people. You probably think you know the employees in your business or…
Drug testing in Queensland school hailed a success
When a Queensland school introduced drug testing for its students seven years ago it was widely criticised, but now the school’s principal is hailing the program a success. The drug…
Workplace drug testing the WorkSafe Victoria way
While Integrity Sampling provides workplace drug testing services in Victoria and other parts of Australia – in fact it’s our sole business – we’re well aware that implementing drug testing…
Drug testing catches out Sydney ferry staff
A few weeks ago we wrote a post with a particularly difficult question attached: Who would you rather travel with, a pilot high on methamphetamines or a vehicle driver with…
Forget tea leaves, wastewater is better for drug testing in Tasmania!
As we regularly remind readers of our blogs, if your Tasmanian workplace is safety-focussed then conducting drug testing is a must, and a key piece of evidence is the National…
Drug usage in regional areas raises questions about drug testing
There was an interesting article in a regional newspaper recently regarding the concern from the agricultural industry about the high use of the drug ICE in regional areas. So, let’s…
Drug testing in Victoria on the rails
Drug testing was in the spotlight in Victoria recently, with the announcement that three train workers were stood down after failing either drug or alcohol tests. The failed tests resulted…
Are positive drug testing penalties fair?
If you look at comments on our blogs and other articles about roadside drug testing, you could easily think the majority of people believe the penalties are too harsh or,…