Setting the scene You’re having a great time with friends on a Sunday afternoon, sinking a few beverages at a local hotel. While you’ve got work tomorrow, the temptation to…
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Drug testing on Victorian roads a necessary inconvenience
If you’ve ever been stopped for random drug testing on Victorian roads, you’ve perhaps looked at it as an inconvenience. But statistics are showing that it’s a necessary inconvenience and…
Drugs and alcohol in the workplace don’t mix
We all know that drugs and alcohol in the workplace can be a dangerous combination, but how dangerous is the mix? How do we measure the cost of the affects…
Festive season drug and alcohol testing in Perth
With the Festive Season fast approaching the next month can be a worrying time for Perth businesses. Christmas and New Year is a great period, but it brings an escalation…
Would you pass an alcohol test?
As we approach the Festive Season – or should that be the Silly Season – many normal, responsible people who generally only have a drink or two on a weekend,…
Hi-tech drug testing equipment for your Tasmanian business
The world seems to be hooked on technology these days, so when it comes to workplace drug testing in Tasmania it’s perhaps not surprising to hear that Integrity Sampling uses…
Workplace alcohol testing not as simple as X or Y
If you have a predominantly female workforce, you may think that workplace alcohol testing isn’t necessarily needed. After all, it’s mainly males who are irresponsible with alcohol, isn’t it? While…
Random drug testing in Queensland… On the water too!
If you drive on Queensland roads under the influence of drugs, the Queensland Police may catch you during random drug testing. And if you go to work in the same…
Drug testing hits the headlines
Drug testing has hit the headlines in recent days with Channel 7’s Weekend Sunrise running a special piece on whether bosses should have the right to conduct drug testing for…
Saliva testing for drugs better for your Victorian business
In our role, one of the questions we’ve been asked a lot since we started drug and alcohol testing over 15 years ago is which is best for my Victorian…
Drug testing – it’s not a pile of sewage!
Next time you go to the toilet keep in mind that you might be taking part in drug testing! Back in August 2016, we bought you the story of research…
Drug and alcohol testing in Perth nets pilot
Drug and alcohol testing in Perth workplaces may be becoming more common, but you probably wouldn’t expect that an A380 pilot would be one of those caught out. According to…
You failed a workplace drug test – what now?
You’ve failed a workplace drug test, so what happens now? In a recent blog (see What happens if you fail a workplace drug test?) we looked at the importance of…
Busy time for alcohol testing in Tasmania
The countdown to the Festive Season is on and for workplace bosses in Tasmania it can be a time of increased stress. That’s because of the increase in parties and…
Drug use – it’s a killer!
I’m just an occasional user. One pill won’t hurt me. It’s simply a little fun. We’ve all heard the reasoning and excuses but the fact is, one ecstasy tablet or…
Will workplace drug testing in Queensland pick up medicinal cannabis?
Queensland doctors will soon be able to prescribe medicinal cannabis to patients, so will this lead to a spike in positive workplace drug testing results in Queensland? As outlined in…
What happens if you fail a workplace drug test?
As an employee, what will happen if you fail a workplace drug test? As an employer, what process must you follow when one of your workers fails drug testing? Failed…
Random drug testing can protect your Victorian business
With the constant media attention on drugs in our society, if you are a business owner or manager in Victoria you could be forgiven for feeling nervous about whether your…
Workplace alcohol testing a must
If you’re a business owner or manager who’s been keeping up with the latest trends on alcohol consumption and roadside alcohol testing, you could be forgiven for thinking that workplace…
Perth workplace drug testing on the rise
The number of workplaces that are conducting workplace drug testing in Perth is on the rise, with St John Ambulance possibly soon to join the throng. According to a recent…