Council meets strict CASA regulations for drug and alcohol screening
14 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Pathtech Pty LtdThe Quilpie council in south-western Queensland owns and operates the local airport, meaning it must comply with strict Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations for drug and alcohol screening.
Local council updates its drug screening processes
08 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Pathtech Pty LtdA WA Local Council has opted to improve its blanket drug and alcohol testing policy for its staff.
The importance of using the right drug detection device
23 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Pathtech Pty LtdMany workplaces opt to test their employees for drugs and alcohol, but there can be issues with the quality of testing being used.
Alere ToxWipe oral fluid drug screening
01 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Alere AustraliaOral fluid screening is increasing in popularity as it offers a non-invasive and directly observable sample collection.
Are you drinking too much?
23 December, 2016The Christmas period tends to encourage an increase in alcohol consumption, but it can sometimes be difficult to determine how much is too much.
Designer drug could threaten workplace safety
06 December, 2016 | Supplied by: Safe Work LaboratoriesPositive results for a designer drug known colloquially as 'N-Bomb' have been detected on worksites in Western Australia and Queensland, according to Safework Laboratories.
Are your projects compliant with current building regulations?
30 November, 2016 | Supplied by: LaneWorkSafe Pty LtdMandatory drug and alcohol testing is now required under Building Code 2013 for Commonwealth-funded projects. Changes to the code came into effect 12 months ago and have had a noticeable flow-on effect across the construction industry, according to LaneWorkSafe.
WA drink drivers forced to install alcohol interlock device
19 September, 2016WA drink drivers will have to pay approximately $1600 for the installation of an alcohol interlock system on their vehicles under tough new laws.
Andatech Prodigy S breathalyser
28 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Andatech Pty LtdThe Andatech Prodigy S breathalyser is suitable for workplace alcohol policies that require comprehensive test records.
Andatech Soberpoint 3 wall-mounted breathalyser
26 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Andatech Pty LtdRemotely monitor alcohol test records in real time with the Soberpoint 3 wall-mounted breathalyser.
Managing non-negative results when workplace drug testing
19 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Pathtech Pty LtdWhen managing an in-house testing program, minimising the distress that an alternate result can elicit relies on adequate education and training to ensure staff are able handle the situation as required by law and to provide the appropriate levels of support as needed.
Workplace drug and alcohol training course offer
19 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Pathtech Pty LtdPathtech is offering new customers for a limited time a nationally recognised and accredited training course for free on purchase of 100 Securetec DrugWipes before 30 June 2016.
Qld wastewater reveals meth secrets
10 March, 2016Results from Queensland wastewater show methamphetamine consumption has increased five times since 2009.
Revealing results about drug and alcohol testing
02 February, 2016 | Supplied by: AusHealth Corporate Pty LtdIn this article, Safety Solutions asks MedVet's in-house toxicologist Steve Korkoneas about what drug and alcohol testing results are revealing about Australian workplaces and how drug and alcohol testing policies and procedures can be implemented effectively.
The dual role of wellness programs and drug and alcohol testing policies
29 January, 2016 by Clayton S Jan, Communications Advisor for Andatech | Supplied by: Andatech Pty LtdMost people recognise that drug or alcohol abuse can be a warning sign of a mental health crisis. As such, drug and alcohol testing can be the first to uncover what may well be a potential problem. Likewise, wellness programs establish positively focused activities to improve the mental and physical health of the workforce. Both are opportunities to support the mental health of the workforce but doing so comes with its own set of challenges. Ensuring your programs are, and are seen to be, fair and reasonable is essential to secure the support and participation of your stakeholders.
