Roadside drug testing in and around the Wagga Wagga area of NSW has gained a lot of attention in local media of late, due to the staggering number of people…
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The First Step in drug and alcohol education
Workplace drug and alcohol education is an important part of any good drug and alcohol management plan and that’s why Integrity Sampling is proud to be a supporter of First…
Who leads the world in the alcohol consumption race?
It’s been known to increase the risk of developing more than 200 diseases, but it’s not a virus, a junk food or an illegal drug. It’s been long-known to be…
How can you pass workplace drug testing?
Search on Google for terms such as ‘how can you pass workplace drug testing’ and ‘how do I pass saliva drug testing’ and you’ll be presented with a litany of…
Workplace alcohol abuse a blue and white issue
When most of us consider workplace alcohol abuse, we mostly likely think of it as a blue-collar workplace issue. However, studies have shown that white-collar workers are far from immune…
How accurate is saliva drug testing?
Picture this. You’re driving to work on a Monday morning and get stopped for a roadside drug test or get asked to take part in random saliva drug testing in…
Alcohol and drug use costs workplaces
The use of alcohol and drugs is costing workplaces billions of dollars each year, but the full extent may never be known. Back in 2013, workplace drug and alcohol experts…
The simple, true facts about cannabis
Despite a myriad of studies and research that proves cannabis in all its forms is a health hazard, there are still people who believe that the illicit drug is not…
Queensland Police choose the Drager drug testing unit
Look out Queensland drivers – the Police in Queensland now have the capabilities to perform a roadside drug testing anywhere, at any time. Towards the end of 2015, Queensland Police had…
Employees have responsibilities too when it comes to alcohol
You’ve had a big night out and didn’t stop drinking until 2am. Now it’s 7.30am and your mate will be picking you up for work in 5 minutes. Should you…
We’re on the job 24/7 for alcohol and drug testing
While late December and January are the time for summer holidays for many Australians, for many of Integrity Sampling’s clients it’s business as usual. So, for our drug and alcohol…
Beware the hangover – it can be a killer!
It shouldn’t come as any surprise to those of us who drink alcohol to excess occasionally, but even if you’re not over the blood alcohol limit or drugs you’ve taken…
Location, location, location!
If you need drug and alcohol testing this Festive Season, or in fact any time during the year, rest easy. With Integrity Sampling operating Australia-wide, there’s sure to be a…
Protect your business this Festive Season with a drug and alcohol management plan
Christmas and New Year is a great time for those of us who celebrate these festive occasions, but for business owners and managers it’s also a time of trepidation. That’s…
ICE action plan accounced
The Federal Government has released the final report and response to the National ICE Taskforce’s findings, which includes a $300 million investment to tackle the drug, its demand, its supply…
The sliding doors of ecstasy
Scene 1 You’re having a great Sunday afternoon with friends, with lots of laughs and good times. Then suddenly, one of your friends hands you a pill and tells you…
Are you OK to drive? Are you OK to work? Will you fail alcohol testing?
It certainly is the season to be jolly, but how will you know if you’re OK to drive and work if you’ve been a bit too jolly? That’s the question…
ICE deaths on road a major concern
Is Australia in an ICE epidemic or has the issue been inflated? On face value, the argument that ICE use may not be as serious as reported has merit, with…
Preparing for the silly season with drug and alcohol education
It’s coming up to the time of the year when normally reliable and responsible employees can go astray, and as a business owner or manager it’s not just photocopies of…
Drug and alcohol testing compulsory under new federal laws
Drug and alcohol testing and other measures on many building sites financed by federal dollars are now compulsory, under new amendments to the Building Code 2013. The new measures were…