Workplace Drug Testing
We’re still available over the Christmas / New Year break!
Please note our Head Office and Breathalyser Calibration Centre will be closed from 22 December 2021 – 4 January 2022. To avoid delays, please send devices for calibration well before these dates. Our Accredited Technicians will still be conducting alcohol and other drug testing during this period and our 24/7 Callout and Advice service will…
Read MoreFive “Common Mistakes” in Workplace Drug & Alcohol Policies & Procedures
A technically correct Policy & Procedure is the basis of any successful Drug and Alcohol Management Program (DAMP). It should comprise a range of strategies including education / awareness training, employee assistance programs, alcohol and other drug testing and procedures for breach of Policy or Procedure. Failure to develop a technically correct Policy and Procedure…
Read MoreBest practice in your random drug and alcohol testing program
In a recent blog post we covered random drug and alcohol testing in the workplace and how to create an effective deterrent effect. So to follow on from this we are going to cover how to ensure best practice in your random testing program. 1Appoint a quality accredited independent drug and alcohol testing provider to…
Read MoreEducation & awareness training essential for a successful DAMP
“Awareness – you don’t know… what you didn’t know … until you know you didn’t know!” Whether we like it or not, misuse of alcohol, illegal drugs and medications are rife in society, and the workplace. Greater than 20% of Australians drink alcohol at levels deemed risky to high risk of harm.1 6.6% of Australians…
Read MoreRandom drug and alcohol testing in the workplace
“This property is protected by guard dog four nights a week, you guess which four!” As with the above phrase, a successful deterrent effect is the key outcome for any random Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) testing program. A random testing program will only create the required deterrent when done correctly. Plus, it involves much…
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