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Integrity Sampling can help Australian businesses with all aspects of workplace drug and alcohol management, including drug and alcohol testing What substances can be detected through saliva drug testing? 

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What substances can be detected through saliva drug testing? 

There are many substances that can be detected during saliva drug testing. The main ones are amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamines, opiates and oxycodone.

How often should we conduct drug testing in our workplace?

How often a workplace should conduct drug testing depends on the industry, risk level, and company policy. High-risk sectors like construction, transport, and mining may require regular random testing to…

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How do you prevent sample tampering during drug testing?

Sample tampering is prevented during workplace drug and alcohol testing through strict protocols, including supervised collection, secure containers, and tamper-evident seals. Our consultants follow standardised procedures and document each step…

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What is the chain of custody and why is it important?

Chain of custody is a critical process in workplace drug and alcohol testing that ensures the integrity of each sample from collection to results. It involves documented handling and transfer…

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Can you force an employer to take a drug test? 

While you can ask employers to undertake testing, you can’t force them. This is why it’s important to include in your drug and alcohol policy what happens when someone refuses…

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Are we able to legally drug and alcohol test our employees?

A workplace can legally implement testing if it’s justified and appropriate due to safety. There are no specific Australian workplace drug testing laws that dictate whether a business can or…

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Why should we have a drug and alcohol policy?

Having a workplace drug testing policy is the first step in managing drugs and alcohol. It provides a roadmap and all the details about how you will manage drugs and…

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How do we implement drug and alcohol testing?

Implementing drug and alcohol testing for the first time can be daunting and there are a lot of questions to be answered. For example, will you use saliva or urine…

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How long does each test take?

The process for workplace alcohol testing is very quick and only takes a minute or two for each test. For workplace drug testing using saliva samples it’s slightly slower, but…

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Are drug and alcohol testing results known straight away?

While testing results are known straight away, it’s important not to jump to conclusions. The equipment used by Integrity Sampling is extremely accurate, however, confirmation testing must be completed. You…

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How long would it take to receive any lab confirmations?

If an employee has recorded a non-negative workplace testing result, laboratory confirmation analysis is required. It generally takes around two working days for results to be obtained.

Does Medicinal cannabis get detected?

If you are taking medicinal cannabis you can fail workplace drug testing. Whether you do will depend on how much THC is in your system at the time of the…

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What prescribed medications can be detected during testing?

There are several prescribed medications – and even over the counter drugs – that can be detected during testing. These are all medications that can potentially affect a person’s ability…

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How do I know the testing results are accurate?

Integrity Sampling uses Dräger drug and alcohol testing equipment for all its workplace testing. This equipment is extremely precise and reliable. In the case of our drug testing equipment, it’s…

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Can Integrity Sampling conduct testing anywhere in Australia, including remote areas?

With locations in over 50 cities and towns throughout Australia and New Zealand, Integrity Sampling has geographical coverage in every state and territory. Our services are available far and wide…

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Are Integrity Sampling Technicians qualified to conduct drug and alcohol testing?

Integrity Sampling is NATA accredited and all technicians have received specific training and accreditation for the testing devices we use and are qualified to manage on-site testing. In addition, our…

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What role does education play in workplace drug testing?

Education is an essential part in any robust drug and alcohol management plan. Employees, management, contractors and other stakeholders need regular education to remind them of the health and safety…

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Integrity Sampling can help Australian businesses with all aspects of workplace drug and alcohol management, including drug and alcohol testing

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Integrity Sampling Australia Pty Ltd is certified by the Compass Quality Management System ISO 9001.
Integrity Sampling Australia Pty Ltd is accredited to Australian Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
Integrity Sampling Australia Pty Ltd is an Exclusive Dräger Partner. We are accredited to Australian Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. We are certified by the Compass Quality Management System ISO 9001.
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