Truck drivers who use drugs while they are behind the wheel are being targeted by the Victorian Police, with more roadside checks to be carried out, according to a recent…
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Drager DrugTest 5000 positively brilliant
One of the reasons why Integrity Sampling has become an Australian industry leader in drug and alcohol testing is our use of only the best testing equipment on the market,…
Alcohol testing times for health
As part of the Global Drug Survey conducted worldwide in 2014, close to 80,000 people were asked about the world’s most used drug – alcohol. As you’d expect, the survey…
What is a standard drink?
You’re about to put the key in the ignition or step foot into your workplace when it suddenly dawns on you that you may have had too much to drink.…
Drugs an issue in workplaces and roads
Any person who goes to work under the influence of drugs is putting themselves and others at risk and this is perhaps even more so when the person’s work takes…
What’s your policy on drugs and alcohol?
When we ask, ‘What’s your policy when it comes to drugs and alcohol?’ we’re not questioning whether you think it’s OK to have a third drink while watching the footy.…
60 Minutes of the ICE age
A 60 Minutes story on the dangers of the drug ICE has aired on Channel 9. In the story, crystal meth, or ICE, is described as the perfect destructive drug,…
Cannabis and mental health
We all know that it’s dangerous to use cannabis before driving or going to work, because of the way it affects our brains, sight and abilities, in addition to the…
National taskforce to tackle ICE
The Commonwealth Government has announced the formation of a taskforce to tackle the drug ICE. The taskforce will be led by Ken Lay who until recently was Chief Commissioner of…
Truckies on ICE
Truckies are allegedly running organised drug syndicates, a front page story in the Herald Sun on April 7 claims. The article states that allegedly the truckies are dealing ice and…
Drug survey pleasure and pain
A worldwide drug survey in 2014 and involving close to 80,000 people has provided some interesting insights into the behaviours of drug users. Held by Global Drug Survey, the survey…
Testing times for Dräger’s partnership
High quality oral-fluid drug testing is accessible to Australian workforces thanks to an exclusive partnership between Dräger and Integrity Sampling. Integrity Sampling is the exclusive on-site drug testing provider and…
ICE education a priority
Following on from a front page story in the Herald Sun this week that claimed that suburban and country football players were allegedly using the drug ICE before matches, the…
ICE a concern in footy
A front page story in the Herald Sun on March 23 claims that suburban and country football players are allegedly using the drug ICE to enhance their performance, with some…
The faces of meth
What does the face of a methamphetamines user look like? This video, using morphing technology, gives an interesting and quite accurate account of the “Faces of Meth”.
How long do drugs stay in your system?
How long does it take for drugs to be processed by my body? How long can drugs be detected in my body? When can I drive and go to work…
In-house drug and alcohol testing
It’s a question that’s asked by some businesses: Can I conduct my own in-house drug and alcohol testing? The simple answer to this question is yes, you can conduct your…
How long does alcohol stay in your system?
How long will it take for alcohol to be processed by your body, so that you can drive and go to work safely? The simple answer is it takes approximately…
Integrity Sampling on show
Integrity Sampling will be one of the exhibitors at this year’s Australian Logistics Council Forum. Managing Director Michael Wheeldon and Sales Manager Victoria Debenham will be representing Integrity Sampling at…
Take the First Step in drug and alcohol rehabilitation
Integrity Sampling is proud to announce a partnership with First Step, a not-for-profit organisation that helps people overcome drug and alcohol abuse and associated health and social issues. First Step…
