What does an astonishing alcohol testing incident in Queensland have to do with WA truckies? The incident occurred in Queensland when a truck driver was found on the ground near…
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Wastewater drug testing highlights variations across the country
A few weeks ago we highlighted that another report from the National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program had been released. The program, which essentially involves drug testing stormwater systems across Australian…
Is more roadside drug testing required in NSW?
Easter may have well and truly come and gone, but in New South Wales the lingering concern over drug driving and the belief by some that roadside drug testing in…
Educating for safety – take our drug and alcohol testing challenge
It’s time to head back to the classroom, not for maths, English or science learning, but for drug and alcohol education. Specifically, it’s time to learn whether you could fail…
Navigating roadside drug testing in the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory may be known for its crocodiles, colourful characters and stunning natural environment, but perhaps the key thing that sets us apart from the rest of nation is…
What should you include in your workplace drug and alcohol policy?
We’re constantly reminding clients that the first step in any drug and alcohol management isn’t testing, it’s all about the policy. So, what should you include in your workplace drug…
The link between crime data and workplace drug testing in Victoria
The latest release of crime data has revealed the places in Victoria where illicit drugs are trafficked, but what’s this got to do with workplaces and drug testing? According to…
ADHD and workplace drug testing collide
ADHD affects around one in twenty Australians and the number of people diagnosed with the disorder is on the rise. In recent years in particular, there has been a steep…
How mining revolutionised drug testing in Queensland
In the early 1980s, Queensland’s mining industry faced a daunting challenge. Some employees were regularly showing up to work under the influence of drugs, posing serious safety risks. What mining…
Latest survey reveals extend of alcohol and drugs issue
Statistics from the latest National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NDSHS) have been released and show the extent of the alcohol and drug issue in Australia. It also throws up some…
Drug testing of wastewater in NSW highlights extent of drug issue
Sydney and NSW more widely are very proud of our sporting achievements and other titles, but when the records come from drug testing of NSW’s stormwater system, there are some…
Can you accidently fail a workplace drug or alcohol test?
Can you accidently fail a workplace drug test because of something you’ve eaten? Can you fail an alcohol test even though you believe you haven’t consumed any alcohol? From the…
Alcohol testing’s big catch in South Australia
How much can you drink before you pass out? That’s a question many people will ask after an alcohol testing incident in South Australia. As reported in the Murray Bridge…
How do you interpret a laboratory report for drug testing?
Here at Integrity Sampling, drug and alcohol testing is what we do. We’re experts at it and we’re passionate about it! However, we understand that not everyone is like us.…
Drug testing and other stats show drugs not just a young issue
While many people think illicit drugs and taking risks with drugs and alcohol is a young person’s issue, as a recent roadside drug testing in Tasmania attests, this is not…
Can we legally implement drug and alcohol testing?
One of the most common questions Integrity Sampling receives is about the legalities of drug and alcohol testing. Typically, it’s from a business owner or manager, wondering if their workplace…
Drugs seized, arrests made in South Australia
Just on 140 kilograms of cocaine have been seized inside a shipment of luxury buses, resulting in the arrest of two Victorian men in South Australia. The seizure and arrests…
Should pollies be subjected to drug and alcohol testing?
The last week has sparked discussion which is sure to cause much controversy in Canberra and beyond. At the centre of the discussion is a simple question, should pollies be…
Workplace drug testing and water do mix in Western Australia
Can authorities conduct workplace drug testing on the captain of one of the huge container ships or bulk carriers that sail in Western Australia’s waterways? Not surprisingly, given the risks…
Alcohol testing the only way to know
A viral video of a ‘Dancing Cowboy’ completing a field sobriety test is certainly a hilarious look at the way that many areas of the United States still conduct alcohol…