A shift in mindset — the case for drug and alcohol self-testing
11 July, 2025 | Supplied by: TouchBio AustraliaTraditional drug and alcohol testing policies tend to be punitive, but such an approach not only damages trust — it also misses early opportunities to intervene and support.
Top tips: Starting a workplace drug and alcohol testing program
14 July, 2023 by Glenn Dobson, CEO, The Drug Detection Agency | Supplied by: TDDA - The Drug Detection AgencyImplementing a comprehensive and robust workplace testing program can help to reduce drug- and alcohol-related risks and create a safer work environment.
Pathtech Alcolizer Breathalyser range
01 February, 2023 | Supplied by: Pathtech Pty LtdThe Alcolizer Breathalyser range is suitable for small to large companies and features easy-to-use menu screens to carry out on-site alcohol breath testing.
Workplace drug and alcohol programs: some key considerations
02 November, 2022 by Amy SteedWhen it comes to substance abuse in the workplace, construction is considered one of the high-risk industries.
Dräger DrugCheck 3000 oral fluid drug test
23 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Draeger Australia Pty. Ltd.The Dräger DrugCheck 3000 has been independently verified to AS/NZS 4760:2019.
Saliva-based drug testing tech drives bus group safety
27 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Alcolizer TechnologyAn advanced drug and alcohol testing solution has been adopted by a bus operator to ensure the safety of their workforce, through in-house, saliva-based drug testing.
Predictive Safety AlertMeter app
19 July, 2021 | Supplied by: Alert for WorkAlertMeter uses advanced algorithms to detect effects of fatigue, illness, drugs, alcohol, stress and dehydration, to support worker alertness for a safer workplace.
Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine approved for rollout in Australia
29 January, 2021The TGA has approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine in Australia, with rollout set to occur in five phases, with priority groups to receive the vaccine first.
5 biggest pitfalls of workplace D&A policies and how to avoid them
22 October, 2020 by Karen Castledine, Managing Director, Work Options | Supplied by: Work OptionsThis article outlines the five biggest pitfalls of workplace drug and alcohol policies together with how to avoid them; two case studies are included to demonstrate.
Risk factor: drug and alcohol testing during COVID-19
12 October, 2020 by Paul Molinia, General Manager of Rehabilitation (NSW, ACT, SA & Qld), Recovery Partners | Supplied by: Recovery PartnersAre drug and alcohol (D&A) testing protocols still necessary during COVID-19, or do the contamination possibilities of D&A tests pose more risks than they allay?
Construction: six health risk behaviours
21 July, 2020US research has found that construction workers are more prone to certain behaviours — such as smoking and binge drinking — that could negatively impact their health.
Health bus boosts COVID-19 safety on construction sites
03 June, 2020 | Supplied by: IncolinkSince late April, a health bus has been visiting Victorian construction sites, offering coronavirus (COVID-19) mobile testing facilities for workers.
Risky drinking in construction: a 2020 Australian study
21 May, 2020High prevalence of risky drinking in the construction industry reflects mid-life pressures and demanding work roles, a 2020 Flinders University study suggests.
Study leads to rethink on caffeine and truck drivers
10 March, 2020Truck drivers who consume large amounts of coffee and energy drinks have more crashes compared with those who only drink small quantities of caffeine, research shows.
Drugs in construction: a number one problem
22 November, 2019Construction workers are the most likely for cocaine use and prescription opioids misuse of any occupational group, new research out of the US suggests.
