Who’s the most likely to fail drug or alcohol testing in Queensland, on our roads or in the workplace? If your answer is that it’s young people who are more…
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.
Drugs awareness – get the facts!
Setting the scene You’re having a great time with friends on a Sunday afternoon, sinking a few beverages at a local hotel. While you’ve got work tomorrow, the temptation to…
Drug testing on Victorian roads a necessary inconvenience
If you’ve ever been stopped for random drug testing on Victorian roads, you’ve perhaps looked at it as an inconvenience. But statistics are showing that it’s a necessary inconvenience and…
Festive season drug and alcohol testing in Perth
With the Festive Season fast approaching the next month can be a worrying time for Perth businesses. Christmas and New Year is a great period, but it brings an escalation…
Hi-tech drug testing equipment for your Tasmanian business
The world seems to be hooked on technology these days, so when it comes to workplace drug testing in Tasmania it’s perhaps not surprising to hear that Integrity Sampling uses…
Random drug testing in Queensland… On the water too!
If you drive on Queensland roads under the influence of drugs, the Queensland Police may catch you during random drug testing. And if you go to work in the same…
Drug testing hits the headlines
Drug testing has hit the headlines in recent days with Channel 7’s Weekend Sunrise running a special piece on whether bosses should have the right to conduct drug testing for…
Saliva testing for drugs better for your Victorian business
In our role, one of the questions we’ve been asked a lot since we started drug and alcohol testing over 15 years ago is which is best for my Victorian…
Drug testing – it’s not a pile of sewage!
Next time you go to the toilet keep in mind that you might be taking part in drug testing! Back in August 2016, we bought you the story of research…
You failed a workplace drug test – what now?
You’ve failed a workplace drug test, so what happens now? In a recent blog (see What happens if you fail a workplace drug test?) we looked at the importance of…
Drug use – it’s a killer!
I’m just an occasional user. One pill won’t hurt me. It’s simply a little fun. We’ve all heard the reasoning and excuses but the fact is, one ecstasy tablet or…
Will workplace drug testing in Queensland pick up medicinal cannabis?
Queensland doctors will soon be able to prescribe medicinal cannabis to patients, so will this lead to a spike in positive workplace drug testing results in Queensland? As outlined in…
What happens if you fail a workplace drug test?
As an employee, what will happen if you fail a workplace drug test? As an employer, what process must you follow when one of your workers fails drug testing? Failed…
Random drug testing can protect your Victorian business
With the constant media attention on drugs in our society, if you are a business owner or manager in Victoria you could be forgiven for feeling nervous about whether your…
Perth workplace drug testing on the rise
The number of workplaces that are conducting workplace drug testing in Perth is on the rise, with St John Ambulance possibly soon to join the throng. According to a recent…
Can you refuse a workplace drug test?
As an employee, can you refuse a workplace drug test? This question may seem simple and you may think that a yes or no answer applies, but in practice the…
Local footballers to face drug testing in Tasmania?
Police have conducted random roadside drug testing in Tasmania since 2005 and Integrity Sampling has conducted workplace drug testing in the state well before this, but now there are calls…
Saliva testing for drugs a win for Melbourne and Victorian motorists
Because most of us do it every day, we don’t take notice of how complex a task driving is. It’s not just the physical qualities of driving, it’s the mental…
Drug use a worldwide issue
Drugs aren’t just an issue in Australian workplaces. They aren’t just an issue on our roadsides. And they’re not just an issue in Australian communities. Drug use is a worldwide…
Meth main drug detected in Perth and Western Australian drug testing
When it comes to workplace drug testing in Perth and Western Australia, methamphetamines – including ICE – are public enemy number one. While nationwide statistics show that methamphetamines are not…