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Your test returned a positive result, sir
Drug and alcohol testing is one of the most contentious issues in the workplace - detection versus impairment, employees’ rights versus employers’ responsibilities, ensuring worker safety versus dictating workers’ lifestyles, just to name a few of the issues. Despite the polarised views that often exist towards drugs and alcohol in the workplace and testing for them, there are important practical issues that must be understood and addressed to ensure the workplace is safe and fair.
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Focus on workplace drug use during Drug Action Week
Drug Action Week is a national initiative to raise awareness on the harm caused by illicit drugs in the workplace. -
Drug and alcohol testing - frequently asked questions
Drug and alcohol testing is becoming more widely accepted in Australian workplaces, but some employers still have questions - and possibly concerns - about the process, according to a leading national supplier of screening programs -
Essential steps for a successful workplace drug testing program
For most companies considering the introduction of drug and alcohol tests in the workplace, the first question asked is: "Where do I start?"
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On-site drug detection
The Cozart drug detection system is an on-site saliva drug screening and is used in industries ranging from mining and heavy transport to police forces. -
Wall-mounted alcohol tester
The Alcotech AR2020 is a wall-mounted alcohol breath testing unit designed for use in workplaces with a zero tolerance alcohol policy. It is due for release in the first quarter of 2007.
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Discussion paper on drug testing
The Canberra government has issued a discussion paper on random roadside drug testing, to address the complexities associated with it and for Canberrans to understand the importance of getting legislation right. -
Alcohol in the workplace is a serious yet hidden problem
According to workplace drug and alcohol screening specialist, Frontline Diagnostics, employers need to be mindful of the effects of alcohol on safety and productivity, particularly during the festive season. -
Union wins in workplace drug testing case
A recent court ruling finds that a positive oral fluid drug test is more likely to indicate actual impairment than a positive urine drug test. -
Drug and alcohol testing for airline personnel
The Federal Government is amending the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations to mandate drug and alcohol testing for all safety sensitive airline personnel, and may also require random testing. -
Illicit drugs cost business $3.3 billion
SafeWork SA is urging workplaces to have clear guidelines and procedures in place for dealing with alcohol and other drugs, after a new report found illicit drugs are costing Australian businesses $3.3 billion a year. -
More research needed on drugs and alcohol at work
A report on a study into drugs and alcohol in the workplace has concluded that there is a lack of evidence on the real effects of drugs and alcohol on workplace safety and that further research is needed. -
Alcohol testing puts workers off
A UK shipyard has sacked one worker and another is facing disciplinary action after testing positive for alcohol. -
Alcohol and drugs guideline revision
WorkCover has launched a revised version of the Alcohol and Other Drugs in the Workplace guide. -
Alcohol robs Australian businesses three million days
According to the Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA), 3 million working days a year are lost through alcohol and drugs, at a cost of over $500 million to Australian businesses each year.
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