With high drug testing positives and other concerning statistics, South Australia is set to launch a new campaign to encourage drug users to stay off the road. According to Mirage…
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Roadside drug testing in Queensland unveils extent of issue
Roadside drug testing statistics in Queensland have revealed the staggering number of drivers who are taking drugs and getting behind the wheel. According to an article on the CarExpert website,…
Drug testing positive rates soar in NSW
Rod Roberts, the Independent Member of the Legislative Council in New South Wales, has spoken on radio station 2GB about the alarming new drug testing positive rates in NSW. On…
What happens if you fail a drug test at work?
If you work in an industry where safety is a priority – such as transportation, aviation, manufacturing or mining – chances are you need to regularly undergo workplace drug testing.…
More roadside drug testing on the way for Victoria
Close to 300 people were killed in 2023 on Victoria’s roads, making last year one of the worst in recent times for road fatalities. Police have urged motorists to take…
Drug and alcohol education vital
If you drank alcohol to excess or took other drugs at risky levels, would you recognise you had an issue? It seems that most people don’t, leading the Alcohol and…
RACQ calls for increased drug testing in Queensland
The RACQ, Queensland’s peak motoring body, has called on the State Government to increase roadside drug testing. In particular, they want to see testing become mandatory after all crashes. The…
New year, new workplace drug and alcohol management focus
As many of us are getting back to work after a festive season break, it can be tempting to spend your time clearing emails and catching up on day to…
Drug testing result only tip of the issue
A positive roadside drug testing result would normally be enough to have most people facing a fine and license suspension, but the consequences in a recent case in Tasmania are…
Workplace drug and alcohol testing in the air
An aviation safety expert says that pilots may face an increase in drug and alcohol testing. This follows the news that the Sea World Helicopters pilot who died in a…
It’s a wrap for drug and alcohol management
If you’re a workplace manager or owner and you’ve just spent the entire festive season concerned, it’s time to do something about it. Instead of worrying that an employee under…
Nearly 50 tonnes of illegal drugs seized by AFP and partners
Authorities prevented nearly 50 tonnes of illegal drugs from reaching Australia in the 2022-23 financial year. To put this in perspective, that’s the equivalent weight of around 25 large cars…
Cannabis + vaping = increased use of substances
There’s plenty of research that shows the negative impacts of cannabis and the same goes for vaping. But what happens when you vape cannabis? In a recent report published in…
Festive greetings. Stay safe.
As we approach the year-end in the workplace, the next few weeks are very significant in terms of safety. For business owners, managers and supervisors, it’s an opportune moment to…
Cannabis and opioids: 20-year study findings
A 20-year study has found that cannabis should not be considered an effective long-term strategy for reducing opioid use. The study into the relationship between cannabis and opioids, led by…
Tis the season… For being smart with alcohol
December is one of the fullest months on the social calendar for many. And it’s also one of the busiest months for emergency staff for responding to incidents involving alcohol.…
Get the facts on workplace drug and alcohol testing results
What drug does Integrity Sampling detect in the workplace more than any other? What age group is most likely to provide a positive workplace drug and alcohol testing result? Which…
Organising a festive season work party
To ensure your business’s festive season party is a safe and enjoyable event, you need to plan ahead. In particular, you need consider how you will make sure alcohol doesn’t…
Accurate, reliable drug and alcohol testing
Whether you’re an employer who’s organised workplace drug and alcohol testing, or an employee taking a test, how can you be sure the results are accurate? While we can’t vouch…
Really smart alcohol testing technology
From Canada comes news of scientists’ claims that reciting tongue-twisting speeches is a smart way of conducting alcohol testing. Before you start breaking out the ‘Peter Piper’s pickled peppers’ or…