Employee drug testing is an essential tool for maintaining safety, productivity and compliance. One question that is often asked by employers considering implementing testing is “What happens if an employee…
Category: Workplace drug testing
Is having an ‘accident’ in your pants a good reason to avoid workplace drug testing?
Is having an “accident” in your pants a good excuse to avoid workplace drug testing? According to a recent Fair Work Commission decision, the answer is no. In a case…
Can an employer demand a workplace drug test
It’s just before midnight and your shift in the warehouse will soon begin. Your feeling tired already, likely not helped by a few joints of cannabis you smoked with mates…
Medicinal cannabis and workplace drug testing: what you need to know
With the rising growth of medicinal cannabis use in Australia, it’s likely more people are putting their jobs at risk without knowing. More importantly, they could be putting their safety,…
10-minutes to drug and alcohol education ecstasy
If you’re a workplace manager in South Australia and you don’t think you have time for drug and alcohol education, think again. Even a 10-minute session can pay dividends. Introducing…
Drug testing in the line of duty
They’re the people who help to keep us safe and come to our rescue when we’re in trouble. Given the vital job police officers, ambulance officers, paramedics and other emergency…
Which type of workplace drug testing will you employ?
In the world of workplace drug and alcohol testing, there are different types of testing you can employ. In this blog, we’ll explain what the different types of testing are…
What happens if you fail a drug test at work?
If you work in an industry where safety is a priority – such as transportation, aviation, manufacturing or mining – chances are you need to regularly undergo workplace drug testing.…
What consequences will you face for failing workplace drug testing?
Picture this. You’ve had a big night out with mates. While knocking back a few drinks of alcohol, you also consume illegal drugs to heighten your enjoyment of the evening.…
Workplace drug testing the only way to know
You keep reading about the prevalence of drug abuse in the media and you can’t help but wonder if any of your employees are coming to work under the influence.…
How long can drugs stay in your system?
During a night out with friends, you’ve taken an illegal drug. You’re not a regular user and it’s only a small amount, so when you get up the next morning…
Workplace drug testing the quick and convenient way
It wasn’t long ago when most of us were occasionally subjected to a swab down the throat and nose for a COVID-19 PCR test. Certainly not painful, but it could…
Drug testing catches out pilot in Melbourne
Last week, mainstream media broke the news of a Jetstar pilot who had been stood down for drug-related offences. The suspension took place after authorities in Melbourne allegedly detected traces…
How drug testing can benefit your workplace
You can’t pick up a newspaper, turn on the television or visit an online news site without seeing more information about cost of living pressures. Inflation is hitting individuals and…
Employees express their views on workplace drug testing
While many workers would prefer not to have to undergo workplace drug testing, most understand the need for the testing and are happy to comply for the sake of safety.…
Workplace drug testing on trial
“How does the defendant plead,” asks the judge. I hear the words but it’s as if they come from a dream. It’s not until someone taps me on my shoulder…
Will you lose your job in workplace drug testing?
You’ve just walked into your workplace. The same as you’ve done for the previous days, weeks and years that you’ve had the job, except this day is different. The workplace…
Saliva drug testing versus urine testing for your business
Regular readers of our blogs will know that while we will carry out drug testing using urine samples if a business requires, Integrity Sampling recommends saliva drug testing in workplaces.…