Drug testing in Victoria has been in the news of late and it’s not just people who have been driving vehicles while under the influence of drugs that have been…
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 drug testing in force
Saliva drug testing is used widely these days, particularly by police forces around the world to detect people who are influenced by drugs on our roads, as well as in…
Random drug testing and alcohol testing at the crossroads in Tasmania
Tasmania Police were kept busy during the festive season with random drug testing and alcohol testing carried out in large numbers. According to The Examiner, Tasmania Police carried out more…
Education and training a vital part of workplace drug testing
You’ve developed a drugs and alcohol policy for your business and are conducting regular workplace drug testing, so you now relax knowing you’ve done all you can to protect your…
Drug testing facts
When it comes to alcohol testing, most people have a basic understanding of the testing process and how to ensure they stay under the limit, if driving a car or…
Drug and alcohol testing two of the priorities in Queensland
While the festive period may be over, police in Queensland are still firmly focussed on keeping the road toll down, with drug and alcohol testing two of their key tools.…
Urine drug testing versus saliva testing for your Melbourne business
So you’ve decided to implement drug testing for your Melbourne workplace. Well done, there’s plenty of evidence that conducting drug testing, as part of a drug and alcohol management plan,…
Can you beat a drug test? Yes… and no!
In posts this year we’ve looked at whether you can beat a drug test or refuse a drug test. While the answer is yes and no (don’t worry, we’ll explain…
Drug and alcohol testing in Queensland gets heavy
If you’re a truck driver, bus driver or other heavy vehicle operator in Queensland, you may have been required to take part in alcohol and drug testing recently, thanks to…
Fentanyl can be a killer
As we’ve mentioned before in our posts, while illicit drugs are of prime concern to employers because of the dangers of having employees high on illegal drugs roaming workplaces, when…
Roadside random drug testing in Victoria about to ramp up
Here’s some news that’s more reliable than our weather – and if you live in Victoria we’re sure you’ll agree after last weekend’s downpour. Roadside random drug testing on Victoria’s…
Can I refuse a drug or alcohol test?
You drag yourself to work after a big night out drinking way too much alcohol and finishing the night off with some recreational drugs. You’ve a splitting headache and feel…
Alcohol and drug testing in Tasmania
“Should you introduce alcohol and drug testing?” is a question asked by WorkSafe Tasmania in a recent edition of its Workplace Issues newsletter. The article highlights that drug and alcohol…
Workplace drug and alcohol testing laws in Western Australia
One of the questions we regularly get asked in Western Australia, is can I lawfully introduce drug and alcohol testing in my workplace? It’s a fair question, because you don’t…
Roadside drug testing likely to increase
As we’ve reported numerous times in our blog, there has been a staggering number of people providing positive results in roadside drug testing carried out across Australia. Now, a National…
Cannabis has no place at work
It may be far and away the most popular illegal drug in Australia – in fact, we’re one of the highest users of the drug in the world – but…
Roadside drug testing in Western Australia aims to save lives
While roadside drug testing is seen as controversial in some circles, there are at least two things that can’t be denied: you can’t get caught if you don’t use illegal…
3 reasons to undertake drug testing in your Queensland workplace
One of the most common questions we hear is why should we conduct drug testing in our Queensland workplace? It’s a fair enough question, because conducting drug testing is an…
Drugs a killer in Tasmania
Per capita, Tasmanians are the highest drug users in Australia and if you think it’s young people that are the stereotypical drug user, think again. The dishonorable title of the…
Drug testing in Western Australia
Do you own or manage a farm, manufacturing facility, processing plant, aviation business, transport fleet, mine or other workplace in Western Australia where safety is critical? Do you conduct drug…