A front page story in the Herald Sun on March 23 claims that suburban and country football players are allegedly using the drug ICE to enhance their performance, with some…
Category: Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous news
The faces of meth
What does the face of a methamphetamines user look like? This video, using morphing technology, gives an interesting and quite accurate account of the “Faces of Meth”.
Integrity Sampling on show
Integrity Sampling will be one of the exhibitors at this year’s Australian Logistics Council Forum. Managing Director Michael Wheeldon and Sales Manager Victoria Debenham will be representing Integrity Sampling at…
Take the First Step in drug and alcohol rehabilitation
Integrity Sampling is proud to announce a partnership with First Step, a not-for-profit organisation that helps people overcome drug and alcohol abuse and associated health and social issues. First Step…
ICE and other drug use rampant amongst truck drivers
A segment on A Current Affair last night featured a special investigation into a truck driver who has filmed himself smoking ice while driving his 40-tonne truck. The report mentions…
Drug testing ruled out
Integrity Sampling’s Michael Wheeldon has been interviewed on Channel 10 as part of a story on a proposal to introduce drug testing in schools. In the interview, Michael agrees the…
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…
Alcohol and drug survey shows some encouraging trends
Australia’s most comprehensive drug and alcohol survey has found that prevention programs to reduce alcohol and drug harm is working, but more needs to be done. The National Drug Strategy…
‘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,…
Alcohol and drug testing in AA Magazine
Integrity Sampling’s Mchael Wheeldon and Livio Tomas have featured in an article in the Australian Automotive Magazine. The article discusses alcohol and drug testing in the workplace and highlights the…
Check add-ons for testing costs
If you’re looking for a provider to look after your drug and alcohol testing, one of your key considerations is likely to be costs. But it’s not just the cost…
Employment Alert not accurate
A recent Employment Alert issued by Ashurst Australia that questions the suitability of saliva drug testing has caused some concern amongst our clients, however, the alert does not accurately reflect…
New booking system launched
Integrity Sampling has launched a new booking enquiry system for clients. The system will allow existing clients to check on the availability of drug and alcohol technicians or to organise…
Drug and alcohol management tick of approval
We’re not ones to blow our own trumpet, but it’s nice when someone else does it for us! Paul Zarb, National Workplace Health and Safety Manager for Martin-Brower Distribution, recently…
OH&S training now available in Victoria
Integrity Sampling has long-offered drug and alcohol management services to clients in Victoria and indeed Australia-wide. Now the Victorian branch of Integrity Sampling has widened its support to include services…
Integrity Sampling unveils new van
Integrity Sampling has a new tool in the fight against drugs and alcohol in the workplace! Our Western Australian colleagues have taken possession of a new van. The van will…
Integrity Sampling widens drug testing services
Integrity Sampling has added the Victorian town of Shepparton to its list of operating centres. We’ve partnered with GAME Traffic and Contracting to offer drug testing to businesses in Shepparton…