You may have heard the phrase ‘Drug testing in Queensland can catch you anytime, anywhere’. This refers to the fact that if you take drugs and operate a vehicle, police…
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Putting your drug and alcohol policy to the test
Imagine if you were the coach of a sporting club and your star player violated a team policy. Would you give them another chance, trade them at the end of…
Staggering SA alcohol testing high
It seems that Justin Timberlake’s drunk driving antics has spurred a South Australian driver to new highs. Or should that be new lows? The driver was caught in alcohol testing…
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…
Top 8 tips for a robust drug and alcohol policy
If you’re concerned about the impact of drugs and alcohol in your Tasmanian workplace, the first step in taking control is to develop a drug and alcohol policy. According to…
Bali introduces random roadside drug testing
The holiday hotpot Bali has started random roadside drug testing. While this is seemingly bad news for those Australians who like to travel and, dare we say it, play up,…
Industrial manslaughter laws in WA make drug and alcohol testing even more vital
In March 2022, WA introduced a new offence of industrial manslaughter under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020; an offence that makes drug and alcohol testing in your business…
Take a breath before you buy a breathalyser
We know that alcohol is a leading cause of death on the roads. We also know that it’s a significant contributor to workplace injuries. So, why not get online or…
Calls to include opioids in NSW roadside drug testing
While there are always people who would like to see roadside drug testing decreased, there are those that would like to see it increased and extended to improve safety. Like…
Breaking down the myths about workplace drug and alcohol management
There are some people who think drug and alcohol management is only required for high-risk industries, implementing testing is too expensive, employees should be allowed to do what they want…
Road tragedies could lead to more drug testing on NT roads
A rise in road fatalities in the Northern Territory, a recent police blitz and a worrying trend could lead to more roadside drug testing in the NT. One of the…
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…
Alcohol testing failure not ultimate consequence
As we have highlighted previously, getting caught in alcohol testing is far from the ultimate consequence of having a few drinks and getting behind the wheel. In a recent case…
Strange ways to fail roadside drug and alcohol testing
You like to consider yourself a responsible person, so on a night out with mates, you organise an Uber to get you to the venue. Then, at the end of…
Queensland e-scooter riders and alcohol testing
There’s a lot of media attention on e-scooters everywhere in Australia, including Queensland, and for good reason. In the sunshine state alone, more than 5500 infringements were handed out to…
If you buy drugs online, what will you receive?
If a doctor prescribes you medication, there are many checks and balances in place to ensure you receive what you need, in the quantities you need. If you buy drugs…
Reality hits hard for drug drivers in South Australia
If you’re a male driver between 20 and 40 who takes drugs, you should now be well aware that if you drive shortly after using, drug testing in South Australia…
The ultimate guide to hair follicle drug testing
While hair has been used to detect metals and poisons in the human body for nearly 200 years, it wasn’t until the 1970s that the first known hair follicle drug…
Alcohol testing nabs another ‘lucky’ driver in Tasmania
It often astounds us when we hear of people who have been nabbed by alcohol testing for high level drink driving offences. It doesn’t surprise us that they’ve been nabbed…
Safely does it – the importance of workplace drug and alcohol management
With 15 per cent of injuries at work worldwide caused by drugs and alcohol, the importance of workplace drug and alcohol management can’t be understated. Managing the risks of drugs…