We carry on a lot about the need for workplace drug testing in Queensland and across Australia, but it is for good reason. Not only does evidence prove that illegal…
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.
Saliva testing in Melbourne a no-brainer
There are several reasons why Integrity Sampling recommends saliva testing for drugs over urine testing for workplaces in Melbourne, Victoria and indeed all Australia. And, while it’s not the most…
A drug testing disgrace
If you own or manage a workplace, how confident are you that your employees are coming to work in a fit and safe condition? Is it possible that one or…
Recreational cannabis reform and drug testing
In a few months’ time, the much publicised legalisation of buying and smoking cannabis will take place in Canada and a poll in Tasmania suggests that many Tasmanians want the…
Cocaine in NSW’s sights
Earlier this year we looked at how Victorian Police was in the news when it was highlighted that cocaine was not one of the drugs detected in normal roadside drug…
Saliva testing or urine drug testing for your WA business
If your Perth or Western Australian business is contemplating introducing drug and alcohol testing as part of a drug and alcohol management plan, one of the decisions you’ll need to…
History of drug testing – Part 2
Last week, we took a brief look at the history of workplace drug testing and the differences between Australia – where workplace drug testing is essentially safety based – and…
Cannabis a significant focus of drug testing in Queensland
Over the last several years, the drug ICE has received plenty of attention in Australia. It’s an insidious drug and the side effects can be significant, so you wouldn’t be…
History of drug testing – Part 1
Have you ever wondered about the history of drug testing in the workplace? Wonder no more. Over the next couple of weeks, Integrity Sampling will provide you with everything you…
Drug testing in the workplace in Victoria – what are your obligations?
Do you own or manage a business in Victoria? Have you ever considered implementing drug testing in your workplace, but don’t know if you should or even can? As highlighted…
Is your Tasmanian random drug testing really random?
Your Tasmanian workplace is safety critical. Perhaps you operate a mine, have a fleet of trucks or other transportation, are in the aviation industry or have a manufacturing plant. You…
Find the answers on drug testing in your Western Australian business
Have you got a question about drug and alcohol management in your Western Australian business? Do you want to know whether you can introduce drug testing, what action you can…
Drug testing in NSW on the small screen
What is roadside drug testing? What’s it like to be pulled up for drug testing on the roads? What happens if you return a positive drug testing result? Transport for…
Drug testing in Tasmania goes hi-tech
In a world where we carry what once would have been thought of as a supercomputer in our pocket (and you can even make phone calls with it!) you would…
Fake pee used to fool urine drug testing
One of the many reasons we give for recommending saliva drug testing over urine drug testing is that urine testing can be subject to tampering. While some may think we’re…
Drug testing in Western Australia nabbing plenty
An article on the WAtoday.com.au website claims that around 250 people each month are being charged with driving while under the influence of drugs, after getting caught in drug testing…
Queensland drug testing using the toilet!
Next time you go to the toilet in your Queensland home or workplace, think of this. When you flush, you may be contributing in a small but important way to…
Drug testing in Victoria highlights regional issue
While issues such as a safe injecting room in Richmond continue to be debated in Melbourne, in regional Victoria new drug testing figures have highlighted that use of the drug…
Hobart drug testing nabs motorists
A Mercury article has revealed that 8 out of 10 drivers who underwent drug testing in a Hobart major traffic operation on the weekend tested positive to drugs. That’s a…
Why conduct drug testing in your Queensland workplace?
If you’re a Queensland business owner or manager and you’re considering conducting drug testing in your workplace, one of the major reasons for doing so is safety. The effects of…