We hear a lot about amphetamines and methamphetamines in the media, particularly in relation to the drug ICE, which is a type of methamphetamine. So what is the difference between…
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.
A crazy Christmas!
When is a positive a negative? When it involves a positive drug or alcohol test, something of which Integrity Sampling experienced all too often over the Christmas period. During November…
‘Ice age’ a concern for workplaces
According to an ABC investigation, experts and Integrity Sampling, Australia is in the grip of the drug ice, with labs starting up in homes, industrial complexes, shipping containers, trucks and…
Book drug and alcohol testing with Integrity Sampling
If you’d like to enquire about the availability of Integrity Sampling’s drug and alcohol technicians, we could be just a few mouse clicks away! Integrity Sampling’s Booking Enquiry System, on…
Employees need to weigh up drug and alcohol risks
If you’re an employee, what risk do you face by coming to work under the influence of drugs or alcohol? The most obvious risk is that you’ll be caught and…
Drug and alcohol testing locations
Location is king in real estate and, lets face it, it’s pretty important when it comes to drug and alcohol testing. While there are plenty of things that can be…
Drug and alcohol testing a 24/7 job
While your tucking into your Christmas pudding, partying on New Year’s Eve, enjoying your summer holidays or celebrating Australia Day, spare a thought for some of our staff members. Many…
Don’t let the silly season bite your business
With Christmas nearly upon us and New Year festivities just around the corner, it’s that time of the year again when employers cross their fingers and hope an incident isn’t…
The A, B, sees of positive drug and alcohol testing
If you’re a manager or supervisor and one of your people has just provided a positive drug or alcohol test, what do you do? Your initial reaction may be to…
Saliva drug testing or urine testing – which is best?
A question we’re often asked at Integrity Sampling is which is the best form of testing for drugs, saliva or urine? Urine testing was used extensively to test for drugs…
Alcohol and drugs in the workplace
When people consider the impacts of drugs and alcohol in the workplace they often presume it’s something that only affects so-called blue collar workers, but testing by Integrity Sampling shows…
We’re positive – ICE and methamphetamines a major concern
There’s a lot of media these days about the drug ICE and its prevalence in our community and, if recent testing is anything to go by, ICE and other methamphetamine…
Can I manipulate the result of my drug test?
It’s a question we get asked quite a lot – is it possible to manipulate the result of a drug test? The Australian Drug Foundation is a great resource for…
‘Ice Age’ a Four Corners must see
A fascinating episode of ABC’s Four Corners this week claimed that there are many cities, towns and people around Australia that are in the grip of an ice drug epidemic.…
Integrity Sampling now based in Warrnambool
Integrity Sampling is proud to announce our new workplace drug and alcohol testing arm based in Warrnambool. The Warrnambool arm is being run by a service provider, which has been fully…
Cannabis use amongst blue collar workers high
A survey conducted by the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) has found that up to one in five blue collar workers may be affected by cannabis at work,…
Drager units help speed up drug testing
Police in Western Australia can now test drivers for drugs in less than 5 minutes, thanks to the Drager Drug Test 5000 units. The units are being rolled out in…
Drugs a problem on our roads too
Drug misuse isn’t just a problem in our workforce, if recent figures from NSW are anything to go by. In a blitz by the NSW Police Force, 50 drives were…
Government project workers face random drug and alcohol testing
All people working on large Victorian government projects now face random drug and alcohol testing, under new guidelines to the Victorian Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry.…
Testing of workers now even more important
An extensive survey of nearly 10,000 Australian workers has found that more than 5% of people admit to having worked under the influence of alcohol. In addition, one in 50…