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Forget tea leaves, wastewater is better for drug testing in Tasmania!
As we regularly remind readers of our blogs, if your Tasmanian workplace is safety-focussed then conducting drug testing is a must, and a key piece of evidence is the National…
Urine testing in WA shock result
One of the big stories to come out of WA in past week, as much for its shock value than anything else, was the announcement that urine testing proved that…
Drug usage in regional areas raises questions about drug testing
There was an interesting article in a regional newspaper recently regarding the concern from the agricultural industry about the high use of the drug ICE in regional areas. So, let’s…
The drug test – which drug causes most harm?
Which drug causes the most harm in Australia? Is it the drug ICE, that gets a lot of attention because of its sometimes powerful effects, or ecstasy, which has received…
What’s your policy?
Drug and alcohol management for your Queensland workplace a must If safety is a priority in your Queensland workplace, then having a robust drug and alcohol management plan is not…
Will alcohol testing catch you out?
One of the questions Integrity Sampling gets asked regularly is: “How much alcohol can I drink before alcohol testing may catch me out”? Perhaps this is a question you’ve asked…
Drug testing in Victoria on the rails
Drug testing was in the spotlight in Victoria recently, with the announcement that three train workers were stood down after failing either drug or alcohol tests. The failed tests resulted…
Are positive drug testing penalties fair?
If you look at comments on our blogs and other articles about roadside drug testing, you could easily think the majority of people believe the penalties are too harsh or,…
Drug testing in Tasmania goes hi-tech
In this world where you can drop your phone into water and still play the latest game, make phone calls with your watch and turn on lights at home with…
What does it feel like to be high on drugs?
If you’ve never taken an illegal drug, what does it feel like? What do you experience when you have a drug high. And what’s it like when the high wears…
Drug testing in Western Australia conundrum
It’s the drug testing in Western Australia conundrum of the century. The almost impossible choice that you’d probably only answer if someone put a gun to your head. The question?…
Drug testing – it’s about saving lives
There is a consistent theme among many people who comment on our posts about drug testing, and no doubt comment on other online articles where drug testing is discussed. It’s…
Drug and alcohol testing makes the news in Queensland
Drug and alcohol testing is making the news in Queensland, including a tenuous link to a somewhat bizarre case of a sawmill worker who was sacked for refusing to provide…
Can you cheat urine drug testing?
If you’re a regular reader of our posts, you’ll know that we’re advocates for saliva drug testing over urine drug testing. There are several reasons for this (you can view…
Drugs more dangerous on our roads than alcohol
Drug testing in Victoria indicates fatal issue Drug testing in Victoria and other research indicates that drugs are now more of a concern on our roads than alcohol. According to…
Nervous about workplace drug testing? You’re not alone
If you’re nervous about drug testing in your workplace, here’s some good news – you’re not alone! According to research by an American human resources screening firm, JDP, there are…
Reasons abound for alcohol testing in Tasmania
One of the questions any business manager or owner in Tasmania may ask themselves, is ‘why should I conduct alcohol testing in my workplace’? After all, conducting alcohol testing is…
More Australians drinking alcohol to get drunk
The latest survey by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) has found that the number of people who drink alcohol to get drunk has edged closer to half…
Drug and alcohol testing in WA goes small for big impact
If you’re the type of person who travels the back streets in an attempt to avoid alcohol testing or drug testing in WA, look out, the police are now even…