Let’s face it, it’s that time of the year in the workplace. The time when there are Christmas parties (or end of season parties if your workplace is being overly politically correct!), everyone is feeling a little more jolly and outside the workplace there are more social gatherings to attend. That’s all well and...
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Drug and alcohol testing
Drug and alcohol testing round the clock
While you’ve been tucking into roasts and Christmas pudding, having a few drinks on New Year’s Eve, sleeping in and going to the beach or parks, some of Integrity Sampling’s 80 plus technicians have been conducting drug and alcohol testing at workplaces around Australia. Because, when you’re a technician for Integrity Sampling, you can...
Drug and alcohol testing in the news
Drugs and alcohol were in the news in Australia over the weekend, with a tragedy and what could have been a catastrophe making headlines. Testing of drugs at events hotly debated The first involved the deaths of two people and numerous drug overdoses at a Sydney music festival. A Victorian woman and a Sydney...
Drug and alcohol testing for ambulance officers
We know that ambulance officers often respond to drug and alcohol overdoses, and are sometimes subjected to violence from those affected by drugs and alcohol, but we often forget that ambulance officers can also have issues with drugs and alcohol. Which is why Ambulance Victoria has introduced random drug and alcohol testing for staff....
Drug and alcohol testing a focus over Easter
While the Easter Bunny, chocolates and hot cross buns will be top of mind for many in our community over the coming week, for police, keeping the road toll down will be the major focus. And one of their key tactics to do this will be roadside drug and alcohol testing, to help ensure...
Stars and stripes of drug and alcohol testing
In Australia, it’s estimated that around 15 per cent of employees are subject to workplace drug and alcohol testing. And the number is growing, with an estimated 10% increase in the figures in last 10 years alone. While these figures may be higher than you would think, they are a long way from a...
Drugs and drug testing a worldwide issue
Here at Integrity Sampling, we understand our job is serious and carries a lot of responsibility. When conducting drug and alcohol testing in particular, we appreciate that it’s an important job and we’re helping to improve safety in the workplace, but we also know not everyone is happy to see us or take part...
Drugs and alcohol not just an issue on land
As we head into warmer weather, the Police in NSW has reminded people that it’s not just on land that indiscriminate use of drugs and alcohol is an issue. NSW Police will begin random drug and alcohol testing as part of a new marine safety program. As well as drug and alcohol testing, the...
Drug and alcohol testing even more vital over Festive Season
It’s fast approaching. That time of the year when seemingly responsible and respectable employees may think it’s funny to take photocopies of their bottom or ask for a kiss under the mistletoe. While incidents like these may be awkward and definitely not okay in today’s workplace, what can be even more alarming is when...
Workplace drug and alcohol testing can protect businesses
Why should your business consider drug and alcohol testing, particularly if your workplace has safety critical roles? There are many good reasons, but perhaps the most compelling is the research that shows that 80 per cent of adults in Australia drink alcohol, 15 per cent take illegal drugs and 11.4 per cent misuse medications....