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. With...
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Drug and alcohol testing
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. But if you really want to fully consider the costs you also need to think about the potential cost of NOT conducting drug and alcohol...
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 our 24/7 call out and advice service, they may be on the job, keeping businesses safe during the Festive Season. Several companies we provide our...
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 events held in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney for the past 16 years. The trade exhibition, seminar series and convention is run twice a year,...
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 you or your business. But when it comes to drug and alcohol testing and the management of drug and alcohol issues, statistics suggest that this...
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 that Silly Season is a more appropriate term. Christmas and New Year is just around the corner and for Integrity Sampling it’s a busy time...