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Are drug testing kits accurate?
Can a drug test kit that you can buy online for as little as $10 truly be accurate? We took a look online to see what was available and how…
H2O and drug and alcohol testing combine in WA
Does water and drug and alcohol testing mix? In most parts of the country, yes, but not in WA. However, that’s all about to change. Amendments to the Western Australian…
Workplace drug and alcohol testing hits the headlines
In a world where modesty often takes centre stage, there comes a time when it’s perfectly acceptable, even essential, to stand up, grab the microphone, and, in the spirit of…
What consequences will you face for failing workplace drug testing?
Picture this. You’ve had a big night out with mates. While knocking back a few drinks of alcohol, you also consume illegal drugs to heighten your enjoyment of the evening.…
Can prescription drugs lead to a failed drug test?
People are prescribed drugs by their doctor every day, whether it’s for a short term ailment or for a longer-term issue. It’s so common that many people don’t give it…
Alcohol is a killer
Police conduct alcohol testing on our roads and companies like Integrity Sampling conduct alcohol testing in our workplaces, to reduce the deaths and injuries caused by alcohol. However, it’s not…
Stats reveal which drugs where in Victoria
If you conduct drug testing in your Victorian workplace, what drugs are you likely to detect? As recent statistics show, it could depend on where your business is located in…
Workplace drug testing the only way to know
You keep reading about the prevalence of drug abuse in the media and you can’t help but wonder if any of your employees are coming to work under the influence.…
Drinkers put to the test
Alcohol testing program in Queensland demonstrates alcohol has different effects on different people Ten Queenslanders in Rockhampton have spent a night on the tiles all for the sake of research…
Workplace drug testing in Queensland – the force is with you!
Two of the questions Integrity Sampling is regularly asked, and it’s no different for our Queensland branches, is can I legally implement drug testing in my business? Closely related, if…
Alcohol impacts add up for businesses
How much could alcohol be affecting your business and your workplace? If you’re not managing the risks of alcohol, including conducting alcohol testing, it could be more than you think.…
SA Police nab plenty in drug and alcohol testing blitz
South Australia Police has nabbed nearly 100 drivers in a drug and alcohol testing blitz that it simply called Operation Drink Drug Drive. The drug and alcohol testing operation was…
Can smartphones help us reduce our alcohol consumption?
There’s no doubt that Australia is a connected nation. With more mobile phones and mobile phone subscriptions in the nation than there are people, it’s clear we rely on mobile…
How long can drugs stay in your system?
During a night out with friends, you’ve taken an illegal drug. You’re not a regular user and it’s only a small amount, so when you get up the next morning…
Australian workplace drug testing laws
For a business contemplating the introduction of drug testing to their workplace, two of their key concerns are how their employees will react and where do they stand in terms…
Workplace drug testing the quick and convenient way
It wasn’t long ago when most of us were occasionally subjected to a swab down the throat and nose for a COVID-19 PCR test. Certainly not painful, but it could…
Taking a cut at alcohol testing
A Queensland man has found out the hard way that you don’t need to be driving a vehicle or riding a motorbike to fail roadside alcohol testing. According to ABC…
New industrial manslaughter laws in SA bring drug and alcohol testing into focus
South Australia has introduced new laws that make industrial manslaughter a criminal offence. What is industrial manslaughter and why do the new laws make drug and alcohol testing even more…
Queensland adds cocaine to roadside drug testing
If you take cocaine and drive in Queensland, roadside drug testing will catch you. That’s the key message from Queensland Police after the Minister for Transport and Main Roads announced…