Would adding cocaine to the list of drugs that can be detected by Victoria Police in roadside drug testing be too expensive? Would a ‘cocaine test’ cost $169? That’s the…
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Drug Testing in NSW Under Lock and Key
Drug testing is now common on NSW roads and in workplaces. It plays an important role in keeping drivers safe and workplaces drug free. But these aren’t the only areas…
Why Drug and Alcohol Management is Critical in the Transportation Industry
In any safety-sensitive industry, managing the risks of drugs and alcohol is essential. But when it comes to the transportation industry, the stakes are even higher. Transport workers often operate…
Strengthening Safety Across the Northern Territory’s Maritime Sector
The maritime industry helps the Northern Territory’s economy stay afloat. It creates jobs, supports trade, and brings in tourism dollars. However, for those working in the industry, it can come…
Why Workplace Drug and Alcohol Education is Crucial for a Safer, Compliant Team
Your workplace has a well-developed and detailed drug and alcohol policy that is regularly reviewed. In addition, you carry out regular workplace drug and alcohol testing. So why is your…
Victoria Police crackdown on drivers with roadside drug testing
Would you get behind the wheel soon after taking cannabis, heroin, methamphetamines or MDMA? The likely answer is no, but unfortunately that’s not the case for everyone. There are still…
Should Contractors and Visitors Face Drug and Alcohol Testing in Safety-Sensitive Workplaces?
In a safety-sensitive workplace, maintaining a drug and alcohol-free environment is vital. That’s why employers invest significant time and resources into workplace drug and alcohol management and testing. They do…
Cocaine Use In Queensland On The Rise. What’s It Mean For Workplace Drug Testing?
Cocaine use in Queensland has been under the microscope recently, thanks in part to a comprehensive new report by the University of Queensland and the National Drug and Alcohol Research…
Post Incident Drug and Alcohol Testing 101
You’re the shift manager at a busy manufacturing plant when the unthinkable happens — a forklift crashes into a pallet racking system and it’s serious. Equipment is damaged. Two workers…
How High Can Blood Alcohol Go? Understanding the Dangers in South Australia
A recent Facebook post from South Australia Police served as a stark reminder that when it comes to taking risks with alcohol on the roads, there are some drivers who…
Latest Trends in Alcohol and Drug Use: What Employers Need to Know
Alcohol and illicit drug use in Australia pose a broad range of risks. While these issues affect society as a whole, they can have serious consequences in the workplace —…
Drugs, Alcohol and the Silly Things People Do in Tasmania
They say politicians are representatives of the community, but that doesn’t always mean they represent the community in the right way. Take, for example, the case of an independent Tasmanian…
The Role of Toolbox Talks in Workplace Drug and Alcohol Education
Think you don’t have time for workplace drug and alcohol education? How about if we said a quick 10-minute session could make a big difference? In fact, it could help…
Safeguarding WA Manufacturing: The Crucial Role of Drug and Alcohol Testing
Western Australia’s manufacturing industry is a powerhouse. It forms the third-largest contributor to the Gross State Product, adding over $18 billion in 2022-23. There’s no doubt that manufacturing creates economic…
Refuse and lose – can your employer force workplace drug testing
What happens if you say no to a workplace drug test? Whether you’re an employer or employee, it’s a situation that raises big questions—and even bigger consequences. In this blog,…
Roadside alcohol testing in NSW still catching many
If you’re old enough to remember when roadside alcohol testing began in NSW, you’ll know how far we’ve come. Back in 1982, when random breath testing was introduced, drink driving…
Improved workplace drug testing has arrived
Do you need to conduct workplace drug testing for benzodiazepines and oxycodone? Here’s exciting news, from our exclusive partner, Dräger. When it comes to workplace drug testing, reliability, accuracy and…
Drug Seizures and Roadside Drug Testing Highlight How Drug Use Can Affect NT Workplaces
Recent busts and roadside drug testing in the Northern Territory show that drug use isn’t just a police issue. It’s a workplace safety concern too. Earlier this month, NT Police…
Making sense of drug and alcohol test reports in the workplace
For those outside the workplace drug and alcohol testing industry, reviewing a laboratory report can feel like navigating a foreign language. A quick glance and you may feel the urge…
Workplace Alcohol Testing in Victoria: Debunking Common Myths
When you think about alcohol testing in Victoria, you probably picture a police officer on the side of the road, breathalyser in hand, making sure drivers aren’t over the limit.…