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Drug and alcohol testing
No holidays for drug and alcohol testing
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Drug and alcohol testing costs a small price to pay
If you’ve thought about implementing drug and alcohol testing in your workplace, one of your key considerations is likely to be the cost and whether your business can afford it.…
Drug and alcohol testing 24/7
While you’re tucking into your Christmas pudding, popping the champagne corks on New Year’s Eve or lying on the beach during January, spare a thought for Integrity Sampling’s consultants. With…
Drug and alcohol testing on show
Drug and alcohol testing will be on show this week, with Integrity Sampling NSW taking part in the 2016 Safety in Action Sydney. Safety in Action is a series of…
Drug and alcohol testing – don’t stick your head in the sand
If you’re a business owner or manager, it’s easy to fall into the trap of sticking your head in the sand when it comes to issues, believing they won’t affect…
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…