If you live in the ACT, here’s news that you may have missed in amongst summer festivities, holidays (if you were lucky) and getting the kids back to school. Police…
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Quizzing the cost of roadside drug testing analysis in Tasmania
How much does it cost to analyse roadside drug testing results in Tasmania? Is it $147, $155 or $195 and, you might ask, what does it matter anyway? The question…
FAQs about alcohol that may surprise you
When it comes to alcohol, there’s no shortage of myths and misconceptions. Many people are unaware of how alcohol truly affects their bodies, behaviour and even their workplace performance. Understanding…
Alcohol and aquatic activities don’t mix in Western Australia
While you can fail alcohol testing if you mix alcohol and skippering a boat or ship in Western Australia, what you may not realise is consuming alcohol before any water…
How does random workplace drug testing work?
When you begin implementing a drug and alcohol management program for your workplace, one of the decisions you’ll need to make is around testing. Not just whether you’ll conduct drug…
Ensuring safety with drug and alcohol testing in the NSW warehousing and distribution sector
The warehousing and distribution industry in New South Wales plays a critical role in keeping businesses and consumers connected with essential goods. Country-wide, the value of the sector was estimated…
Drug and alcohol screening v testing: What’s the difference?
You’ve very likely heard about drug and alcohol testing, but what about drug and alcohol screening? Are testing and screening the same thing? From some people’s perspective, there is a…
Failed Northern Territory roadside drug testing just part of story
What’s sillier than failing roadside drug testing in the Northern Territory? How about failing to stop at a random testing station? Or, forcing police to initiate a pursuit and driving…
History of drug and alcohol use in Australia
Australia is a nation where alcohol and drug use has become deeply ingrained in society. Today, we rank among the highest consumers of methamphetamine per capita globally and have one…
Drug testing in Victoria gains wheels
Here’s sobering news from Victoria if you’re considering purchasing a used car. As well as the usual roadworthy and other checks, it may pay to have your prospective car undergo…
Top resources for drug and alcohol education in the workplace
Workplace drug and alcohol misuse is a growing concern for many Australian businesses. From decreased productivity and absenteeism to safety risks and legal implications, the impact on business can be…
Roadside v workplace drug testing in Queensland: 5000 ways to improve safety
Roadside drug testing is drug testing, right? Well, not quite. There are differences in the methods that police forces around Australia conduct their drug testing and it can be the…
Start 2025 with a new focus on drug and alcohol management
As many of us settle back into work routines after the festive season, it’s easy to get back into the work cycle by clearing emails and tackling daily tasks. But…
Protecting South Australia’s communities with drug testing in councils
Across South Australia, local councils play a vital role in maintaining public spaces, managing infrastructure and delivering essential services to communities. It’s an important role and one where the safety…
What happens if an employee tests positive for drugs
Employee drug testing is an essential tool for maintaining safety, productivity and compliance. One question that is often asked by employers considering implementing testing is “What happens if an employee…
Implementing drug and alcohol testing in your Tasmanian workplace in 2025
For some Tasmanian business owners and managers, the festive season brings more stress than joy. They worry about employees coming to work after a party or a night out, still…
Drugs and alcohol affect young and old
When most people think about issues with drugs and alcohol, they often presume it’s the young that are most at risk. However, as a new report has again shown, older…
The importance of drug testing in the logistics industry
Transportation and logistics is big business in Western Australia. The industry manages the storage and freight of billions of dollars of goods every year in Australia. It also employs over…
Mining the depths of ketamine for drug and alcohol education
You may not have heard of the ketamine before, but you may have even been administered the drug. Ketamine is commonly used as an anaesthetic in medical procedures, a treatment…
Drugs and drug testing hits the headlines in NSW
Drugs and drug testing have hit the news headlines in NSW recently, with calls for an increase in roadside drug testing. At the same time, the state digests the key…