Integrity Sampling is proud to announce that we will be exhibiting at the 2026 Brisbane Workplace Health & Safety Show — Queensland’s number one workplace safety event. The event will…
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Why 24/7 workplace drug and alcohol testing is vital
It’s 2am and your phone rings. As a supervisor of a manufacturing plant that operates 24/7, it’s the call you never want to receive. There has been a serious incident…
Alcohol consumption guidelines change in the US
How much alcohol should you consume for health’s sake? While most experts agree that zero alcohol is the safest approach, countries have alcohol guidelines to provide evidence based recommendations for…
From drink driving to drug driving: Is the message getting through?
The landscape of road safety in Australia is shifting. For decades, iconic campaigns like “Drink Drive, Bloody Idiot” successfully changed public behaviour, significantly lowering the rates of alcohol-related incidents. However,…
Integrity Sampling 2025 Year in Review: Trends, Changes, and 2026 Insights
With 2025 behind us, it’s a good time to look back at the challenges workplaces faced in managing alcohol and other drugs (AOD). Traditional substances like alcohol and cannabis remain…
Working Safe This Festive Season
The end of the year is fast approaching, and with it comes one of the busiest—and riskiest—periods for workplaces across Australia. Social events, warmer weather, end-of-year fatigue and the cultural…
Integrity Sampling featured in the 2025 Australian Local Government Infrastructure Yearbook
We’re proud to share that Integrity Sampling has been featured in The Australian Local Government Infrastructure Yearbook, a key publication for councils and industry professionals nationwide. The Yearbook is a…
Australia’s Sobering Position in the Global Cocaine Landscape
While we usually love being world beaters, this is one record that no country wants. According to the United Nations World Drug Report 2025, Australia shared an unenviable record with…
New Issue of Behind the Test Newsletter – Rapid Response Matters
When a workplace incident occurs or an employee is suspected of being under the influence, every minute counts. Rapid response drug and alcohol testing is critical to preserving evidence, protecting…
Integrity Sampling Showcasing Cutting-Edge Testing Tech at Converge Expo 2025
Integrity Sampling is heading to Converge Expo, the premier event for the newest tools, technologies, and innovations in municipal works, civil, and commercial construction. The expo is on this week,…
Cannabis Makes the News: What it Means for Workplaces
Cannabis – and particularly medicinal cannabis – use is growing… And so too are concerns around the drug. This includes new concerns around over-prescribing from doctors. Plus, there’s a push…
Behind the Test – Our New LinkedIn Newsletter
Integrity Sampling is excited to launch Behind the Test, our brand-new monthly LinkedIn newsletter. This newsletter is designed to give you practical insights into workplace drug and alcohol testing, drawing…
Latest Trends in Alcohol and Drug Use: What Employers Need to Know
Alcohol and illicit drug use in Australia pose a broad range of risks. While these issues affect society as a whole, they can have serious consequences in the workplace —…
Understanding the rise in alcohol and drug use among Australian women
In recent years, Australia has seen a significant shift in alcohol and drug use patterns—one that many may not be aware of. So, what exactly is changing, and what does…
Visit Integrity Sampling at the Workplace Health and Safety Show in Melbourne
We’re heading to Melbourne for the Workplace Health & Safety Show – and you’re invited! Join Integrity Sampling at Australia’s leading safety event and discover how cutting-edge drug and alcohol…
Giving up the grog? Plan to fail to succeed!
If you want to quit drinking alcohol or cut back, chances are you’ve tried before… And failed. So, here’s news that hopefully makes you feel better. A clinical psychologist says…
Silly or dangerous? Drug and alcohol testing fails in Tasmania
There’s little doubt that taking drugs and drinking to excess can make people do silly and sometimes dangerous things. And we need look no further than behaviours on our roads…
The effects of illegal drugs: What you need to know
At Integrity Sampling, our primary focus is on the impact of illegal drug use in the workplace. However, we also recognise the broader harm these substances cause in homes, communities…
Manufacturing a case for drug and alcohol testing in Queensland
Drug and alcohol testing in Queensland’s manufacturing workplaces may not be legally mandatory, but if you’re serious about safeguarding your employees and your workplace, it should be a tool you…
SA’s Chain of Responsibility makes drug and alcohol management in transportation a must
Are there laws in South Australia that specifically state that workplaces need to manage drugs and alcohol, or indeed undertake drug and alcohol testing? As we’ve highlighted before in our…