With shift work and non-regular work hours becoming more common, many people are arriving to work feeling tired. Which begs the question, is it more dangerous to be at work…
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Roadside drug testing in Victoria saving lives
There’s little doubt that roadside drug testing can be a controversial subject, however, there’s also little doubt that the practice is saving lives. One esteemed organisation to show the value…
Can you accidently fail drug and alcohol testing?
We’ve probably all heard – and laughed – at excuses that some people have made for failing drug and alcohol testing. But can excuses sometimes be valid? The simple answer…
Alcohol testing catches many
What’s worse than a driver who crashed his car with a blood alcohol level nearly six times over the 0.05 limit? How about a P-plater who failed alcohol testing when…
Drug testing catches out pilot in Melbourne
Last week, mainstream media broke the news of a Jetstar pilot who had been stood down for drug-related offences. The suspension took place after authorities in Melbourne allegedly detected traces…
Workplace alcohol testing a sure bet
A NSW jockey has found out the hard way that alcohol testing can’t just catch you out on the roads. The country-based jockey was riding at the New South Wales…
How drug testing can benefit your workplace
You can’t pick up a newspaper, turn on the television or visit an online news site without seeing more information about cost of living pressures. Inflation is hitting individuals and…
Post pandemic drug use a concern
A new study has revealed that the number of working age people with drug and alcohol use issues has risen by nearly 25 per cent since the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
What’s your policy on workplace drug testing?
If you own or manage a business where safety is important and you conduct workplace drug testing, it’s wise to periodically communicate your drug and alcohol policy and procedures to…
(Shift) working to get a good night’s sleep
While Integrity Sampling helps companies improve their health and safety around drugs and alcohol, we know there are many other issues that can impact an employee’s ability to work safely,…
Dozing drink driver’s fast food folly
We’ve highlighted before in our posts the extraordinary improvements that have made in Australia since roadside alcohol testing was introduced. Across all states and territories, many hundreds of lives have…
Workplace drug and alcohol testing – the whole kit and caboodle
While workplace drug and alcohol testing is routine for providers like Integrity Sampling, we understand that for most people and businesses, the steps forward can be confusing. As well as…
Drug testing in SA reveals ‘selfish’ drivers
Police in South Australia have labelled drivers who failed drug testing and alcohol testing over the Easter period as ‘selfish’. Like all states and territories, there was an increased presence…
NSW alcohol testing shame exposed
New South Wales’ alcohol testing shame has been exposed in the latest research from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research.The research shows that in the 12 months up…
Employees express their views on workplace drug testing
While many workers would prefer not to have to undergo workplace drug testing, most understand the need for the testing and are happy to comply for the sake of safety.…
Big brother could enhance drug and alcohol testing
A Melbourne company is developing technology that could one day help catch drivers under the influence. However, even if the technology is successful, it doesn’t spell the demise of drug…
Drug and alcohol support vital
What is substance misuse? Why do people misuse alcohol and other drugs? Where can people get drug and alcohol support? If you or a person you care for has an…
Alcohol interlock finger licking good
Failing roadside alcohol testing may lead to an alcohol interlock device being fitted to your car. It can also lead to embarrassing moments at KFC drive-throughs, if a recent incident…
Queensland roadside drug testing passes important milestone
With Christmas, New Year and a few other notable items (like rising interest rates, cost of living pressures and the war in Ukraine) hogging the headlines, here’s one piece of…
Workplace drug testing on trial
“How does the defendant plead,” asks the judge. I hear the words but it’s as if they come from a dream. It’s not until someone taps me on my shoulder…