Australian Associated Press has featured an alarming article that highlights that, “Australia’s toxic love affair with stimulants is in full bloom, driven by a relentless appetite for ice, samples from sewage treatment plants show.” The article uses as evidence the results from recent monitoring of wastewater from sites across Australia. They say the most...
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Tiredness and fatigue often indicates an underlying health problem
In many cases, fatigue in the workplace causes a severe risk to health and wellbeing, as well as diminishing productivity. Its accompanying loss of focus, concentration and judgment can mean danger to life and livelihood for employers, as well as the loss of time, money, and morale amongst colleagues. Luckily, there are plenty of simple ways...
Report highlights truck major incidents
According to Prime Mover Magazine, a recent report on truck major incidents in 2019 highlights some issues and trends in heavy vehicle road safety. The report, released by truck insurance specialist, National Transport Insurance (NTI), and compiled by the National Truck Accident Research Centre (NTARC), covers major incidents in 2019. According to Prime Mover,...
The scourge of ICE
A recent editorial by Matt Johnston in the Herald Sun warns that some of the affects of COVID-19, such as job losses, isolation and mental health issues, will result in a “dangerous new undercurrent of methamphetamine abuse that we must tackle early”. The editorial highlights that methamphetamines, commonly referred to as ICE, has already...
Drug driving is an increasing road safety problem
Drug Driving is an increasing road safety problem. Drug use is often associated with being involved in a crash, and when driving under the influence of drugs your risk and driving ability is similar to driving two to three times over the legal drink driving limit. Just recently on March 28 within the Maryborough...
Temperature screening during COVID-19
People often overestimate their own healthiness and doing so can have negative consequences when employees decide to continue to work while sick. Depending on the work environment and the illness, a sick employee can infect co-workers, customers, students, patients, and the general public. The introduction of body temperature screening to help prevent individuals from...
COVID 19 news update
8 May 2020 People often overestimate their own healthiness and doing so can have negative consequences when employees decide to continue to work while sick. Depending on the work environment and the illness, a sick employee can infect co-workers, customers, students, patients, and the general public. The introduction of body temperature screening to help...
Drug testing around South Australia’s schools leaves police appalled
According to a report in The Advertiser, more than one in ten drivers tested around school zones are being caught by drug testing with methamphetamines in their system. Recently, drug testing was conducted on 46 drivers around school zones in South Australia during drop-off and pick up times. Four people tested positive for methamphetamines,...
Random drug testing in Victoria – a pain or a lifesaver?
You’re heading down the coast for a long-weekend away in Victoria’s January sunshine when you notice a big line up of traffic ahead of you. “What’s going on,” you think, “I just want to get to the holiday house and relax with my mates,” then you notice the traffic is due to a random...
Agony and ecstasy
We hear a lot about the drug MDMA, particularly at this time of the year as it’s a drug of choice at parties, festivals and other music and dance events. So, what is MDMA and why is it damaging and in some cases killing Australians. Research by the Australian Drug Foundation shows that just...