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…
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P#!* off – fake urine unethical for drug testing
An Australian store is selling fake urine to help people pass drug testing in the workplace or on the roads. The controversial store has been slammed by many as unethical. The…
Busy times for drug and alcohol testing
It’s called the Festive Season and a multitude of other terms, but for those who come to work under the influence of drugs or alcohol, there can be no doubt…
Cannabis a major issue in workplaces
In recent weeks we’ve provided information on cannabis and it’s potential to cause mental health issues and the danger it poses in the workplace due to its side effects. So…
Testing times for drugs on our roads
It’s a race but you won’t see it at the Olympics or at Flemington. Nor is it one where the winner will be announced with joy. Drugs have overtaken alcohol…
Cannabis for medicinal use
While debate is heating up nationally on whether to legalise cannabis for medicinal use, the Victorian and NSW Governments have decided that they will trial its use, so what does…
Misuse of pharmaceutical drugs
The misuse of prescribed and over the counter drugs was again thrust into the spotlight last week, following the hospitalisation of two NRL stars after allegedly overdosing on prescription drugs.…
How do breathalysers work?
There are some states in America where a sobriety test includes walking a straight line while touching your nose, but at Integrity Sampling (and for the majority of police forces…
We’re on show!
Integrity Sampling is this week at the Safety in Action Melbourne trade show, being held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. The show started yesterday and will conclude tomorrow,…
Why saliva drug testing is the best choice
Police forces around the world are using oral samples for their roadside drug testing and, if your business is contemplating introducing drug testing in the workplace, you should ensure your…
What are the effects of alcohol?
It’s a drug, but most Australians openly use it and share it with friends and family. But that doesn’t mean alcohol is a safe drug. For many people, alcohol is…
Integrity Sampling on show
Integrity Sampling is going to the show. No, it’s not the Royal Melbourne Show but it is just as tantalising for those who work in health and safety! Integrity Sampling…
ICE use may be inflated
New research and subsequent media reports have cast doubt on the claim that Australia is in an ICE epidemic, with experts saying inflating the problem may encourage more people to…
Cannabis doesn’t belong in the workplace
Marijuana, or cannabis, is a drug that seemingly attracts endless debate. Should medical marijuana be legalised? Should all cannabis use be legalised? Could legalisation of marijuana help raise taxes and…
ICE use can leave you cold
The dangers of ICE were borne out yet again on the weekend another teenager dying in a road accident, where he was a passenger in a vehicle being driven by…
Positive drug test figures alarming
An alarming number of heavy vehicle drivers are driving under the influence of drugs, testing by the Victorian Police and Integrity Sampling has shown. The Victorian Police are catching 1…
Codeine positive tests on the rise
Testing by Integrity Sampling has shown an alarming increase in positive codeine tests in the workplace. The attached graph shows positive codeine results climbing during the winter months for the…
Codeine a concern
While many people turn to codeine when they have a cold or flu, those who don’t follow the recommended dosage put themselves at risk of failing a random drug test…
Drug and alcohol testing services now in Busselton and surrounds
If you’re looking for drug testing services in Bridgetown, Busselton, Bunbury, Collie, Dardanup, Dunsborough, Donnybrook, Margaret River, Yallingup and areas in between, Integrity Sampling is now the business to call.…
Toll takes the First Step
With support from Integrity Sampling and the Reverend Tim Costello, transportation and logistics company Toll has taken the first step to help support employees with drug or alcohol issues. A…