One of the questions we get asked at our Perth branch more than any other, is why does Integrity Sampling specialise in saliva testing for drugs rather than urine drug…
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Increase in positive drug tests a cause for concern
There’s good news and bad news in current roadside drug and alcohol figures, with fewer people killed in accidents involving alcohol but an increase in positive drug tests. The trends…
Drug and alcohol testing in Perth – Integrity Sampling has you covered
If you need workplace drug and alcohol testing in Perth, you can be confident that Integrity Sampling has you covered. Why use Integrity Sampling for your workplace drug and alcohol…
Will workplace drug testing detect ecstasy?
It’s a lazy Sunday afternoon and you’re sitting at home watching the footy when there’s a knock at the door. It’s Peter, a good mate, so you invite him in…
Workplace alcohol testing in Sydney
If you own or manage a workplace in Sydney, you may have wondered whether you should be conducting random alcohol testing of your employees. Perhaps you’ve considered it in the…
Drug and alcohol statistics in Australia
If you’re looking for drug and alcohol statistics in Australia, the DrugInfo website, provided by the Australian Drug Foundation, is a great place to look. The website offers a wealth…
Workplace drugs and alcohol testing hits the small screen
How does Integrity Sampling conduct its workplace drug and alcohol testing? What do we do when someone produces a positive result? For the answers to these questions and so much…
Workplace drugs and alcohol policy essential
Does your business have a workplace drugs and alcohol policy? If you have a policy, does it sit on the shelf gathering dust or do you regularly act on the…
Sydney drug testing a festival focus
It’s certainly not just in our workplaces or on our roads where the use of drugs is a concern, with music festivals regularly under the spotlight. Now it seems that…
Can you beat saliva drug testing?
After a big weekend, which saw you using a variety of drugs and enjoying a few drinks to boot, you’re ready for another week of work. But before you head…
Extra drug and alcohol testing in Perth and WA targeted in budget
Extra drug and alcohol testing in Perth and WA on our roads, and a multi-million war on meth are two of the centrepieces of the State Government’s budget, announced last…
Codeine drug test positives about to rise
If there was a betting market on whether the number of workplace codeine drug test positive results would rise or not, a smart punter would be putting their money –…
Drug testing in Sydney – do new laws make cannabis legal?
If you record a positive cannabis test during workplace drug testing in Sydney or surrounds, or in fact any part of Australia, can changes to the law regarding medicinal cannabis…
Turning up to work under the influence – does your job play a part?
What type of person are you? Do you drink excessively? Do you do drugs? Are you the type of person who thinks turning up to work under the influence of…
Drugs and drug testing front page news
Twenty years ago you hardly ever heard about drug testing, unless it involved an Olympian like Ben Johnson, who infamously tested positive to a banned substance after beating Carl Lewis…
Workplace alcohol testing not just a younger employee issue
If your workforce is mainly on the older side, you may think you don’t need to conduct workplace alcohol testing. After all, abuse of alcohol is mainly a younger person’s…
Workplace drug use heading north
Australia is certainly not the only country facing issues with methamphetamines and not the only country with concerns about workplace drug use. In fact, we don’t need to look very…
Workplace alcohol testing the only reliable assessment
If you’re a workplace owner or manager, or a manager of a small or large team, you’re probably pretty good at reading your employees. You reckon you can tell when…
Drug and alcohol support vital
Workplace drug and alcohol support is a vital aspect of any drug and alcohol management plan. But for many businesses, providing the support required to help their workers who present…
Drug and alcohol testing – don’t stick your head in the sand
If you’re a business owner or manager, it’s easy to fall into the trap of sticking your head in the sand when it comes to issues, believing they won’t affect…