A recent road safety crackdown in Fremantle has sent a clear message to Western Australians. If you break the law, you will be caught. And if you drink or take…
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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…
The real cost of impairment in Australian workplaces
How much do alcohol and drug impairment really cost Australian businesses each year? Most people might guess a few million dollars, maybe even a billion. The reality is staggering: an…
Mad March and Workplace Risk: What South Australian Employers Should Consider
Each year, “Mad March” transforms South Australia into one of the busiest operational periods on the calendar. Festivals, major events, extended trading hours, tourism activity and workforce movement create a…
Catch me if you can, twice! Drug testing in New South Wales unveils new level of shame
How would you feel if you failed roadside drug testing in New South Wales? Guilty? Embarrassed? A bit silly? For most people, getting caught once would be more than enough.…
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…
Illegal drugs in the Northern Territory: How they get here and why it matters
Illegal drugs in the Northern Territory do not appear by chance. They arrive through well-established supply chains that operate across borders, highways, ports, and communities. Understanding how drugs enter Australia…
How digital learning can improve drug and alcohol awareness at work
Most businesses know that workplace drug and alcohol education is important. However, many still rely on outdated training methods. Long talks. Printed handouts. Posters. One-off inductions that people quickly forget.…
The true cost of poor drug and alcohol management in Victoria
While safety is the main reason to take drug and alcohol management seriously in a Victorian workplace, it’s not the only motivator. For some businesses, owners and managers, the real…
Workplace drug and alcohol management is everyone’s responsibility
Ask who is responsible for safety in a workplace and most people point straight to management. That response may be convenient, but it’s also incomplete. Workplace safety, including workplace drug…
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,…
Drug testing in Queensland: Are you leaving your workplace exposed?
You manage a workplace in Queensland where safety is a priority. You take it seriously. This is clear through strong leadership commitment, proactive hazard identification, comprehensive training, clear communication, physical…
Random Workplace Drug Testing: A Complete 101 Guide for Employers and Employees
There are several methods of workplace drug testing, including pre-employment, under suspicion and post-incident. However, perhaps the most effective – and in some circles controversial – is random workplace drug…
New insights: the most common drugs detected in workplace testing
Cannabis remains the most frequently detected substance in workplace drug testing—but it’s far from the only trend employers need to understand. In our latest LinkedIn newsletter, we break down: The…
SafeWork your way to drug and alcohol management in South Australia
We get it. Some South Australian businesses and workplaces in safety-critical environments are still sceptical of the need for drug and alcohol management, and drug and alcohol testing. Especially when…
Workplace Drug and Alcohol Management: A Smarter Focus for 2026
If you’ve just returned to work in 2026, after a well-earned holiday, it’s tempting to try to get back into your normal routine. After clearing your inbox of emails that…
Roadside results point way for drug and alcohol testing in Tasmania’s workplaces
Across Tasmania, police roadside drug and alcohol testing continues to highlight a serious and ongoing issue. That is, despite clear laws, education and enforcement, people are still getting behind the…
Building a Safer Workplace Through Drug and Alcohol Education
Your workplace has a robust and detailed drug and alcohol policy. That’s a great start. Well done. But if that’s all you have in place, your workplace’s safety could hit…
Building a case for drug testing in Western Australia’s warehousing and distribution industry
Warehousing and distribution are critical to Western Australia’s economy. From Perth’s industrial hubs to regional freight centres, the industry is supporting mining, agriculture, and retail supply chains, and keeping goods…
Unusual Ways to Fail Drug and Alcohol Testing
Drug and alcohol testing is a serious legal and safety issue in Australia. But every now and again a testing incident pops up that even we can see the funny…