Legal and illegal substances take toll on safety of mine workers
04 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Mine Safety, Division of Resources and Energy, NSW Trade & InvestmentThe use of the synthetic drug Kronic among NSW miners has prompted specialised drug screening. The Director of Mine Safety Operations, Rob Regan, from NSW Trade & Investment, says the Work Health and Safety legislation imposes a duty on a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers and others at work. The Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 requires that hazards are identified and the resultant risks eliminated or controlled.
Alcolizer 5 Series handheld breath tester
19 March, 2012 | Supplied by: http://www.alcolizer.com/The Alcolizer 5 Series is a handheld breath tester. The device incorporates a removable sampling module that eliminates the need for units to be returned to the laboratory for recalibration.
Pathtech Securetec DrugWipe
26 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Pathtech Pty LtdThe DrugWipe 6S saliva drug detection device provides an efficient, reliable and rapid test with the added benefit of portability on-site and a visible result within 10 minutes.
Challenges in workplace drug testing
31 August, 2011 by Dannielle FurnessImplementing measures to eliminate or control the risks arising from the consumption of intoxicating liquor or drugs might seem like a relatively simple task, but the myriad options for testing and recording results, legal and compliance requirements, as well as the rise in availability of synthetic drugs which may not be detected in traditional tests, can provide a number of hurdles to scale before a mine operator ensures that legal obligations are being met.
Kronic: a lesson in why we shouldn’t just rely on legislation and drug testing
30 August, 2011 by Steve Allsop*Organic cannabis consists of many cannabinoids, some of which have been explored for their potential medicinal properties. In this process of exploration, a number of synthetic cannabinoids have been developed and examined. The active ingredients of Kronic are drawn from some of these synthetic cannabinoids, which are sprayed onto dried plant or vegetable matter.
Silvent SIS silencers
04 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Spray Nozzle EngineeringSilvent’s safety silencers are designed to handle sensitive systems with large flows that require minimal flow restriction. The silencers are compact in size, provide effective noise suppression and feature a built-in warning indicator that immediately shows any increase in backpressure in the system.
Oral drug testing v urine testing
01 July, 2011 | Supplied by: AusHealth Corporate Pty LtdThree million working days are lost in Australia each year due to alcohol- and drug-related issues, according to a 2007 media release issued by the Australian Psychological Society. Employees affected by alcohol or other drugs may present a safety risk, and employment of best drug testing practices is vital for effective and efficient functioning of organisations. However, the most suitable method for workplace drug testing still remains debated.
Andatech AlcoSense Prodigy2 breath alcohol testing device
07 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Andatech Pty LtdThe AlcoSense Prodigy2 is a handheld breath alcohol testing device to monitor the concentration of alcohol in a person. The Prodigy2 features a bright, easy-to-use, touch-screen interface, memory to record over 30,000 entries, USB connection to download data, in-built thermal printer for evidence, passive mode to simply test for the presence of alcohol and screen test mode for police-grade accuracy, certified to Australian Standards AS3574; 0.005% BAC between 0.000-0.400% BAC.
Pros and cons of oral fluid and urine drug testing
02 June, 2011 | Supplied by: AusHealth Corporate Pty LtdThe decision about a suitable workplace drug testing method can be a difficult one for many safety sensitive industries, according to an Australian supplier of drug and alcohol screening programs, Medvet Laboratories.
Dräger DrugTest 5000 system
31 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Draeger Safety Pacific Pty LtdThe Dräger DrugTest 5000 system is a fast, accurate and reliable means of detecting drugs of abuse in oral fluid for six substance classes.
Medvet Laboratories AQTF accredited workplace drug testing course
30 March, 2011 | Supplied by: AusHealth Corporate Pty LtdWith Registered Training Organisation (RTO) status, Medvet Laboratories can provide on-site drug and alcohol testing services and training complying with the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF).
Frontline Diagnostics 12-minute Drug-Safe induction kit
02 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Frontline DiagnosticsThe 12-minute Drug-Safe induction kit allows recruiters and HR/HSE management to deliver a fast and informative program for new staff/contractors that outlines the company’s policy on alcohol and drugs in the workplace.
Pathtech saliva drug detection training
29 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Pathtech Pty LtdPathtech offers training in the use of saliva drug detection devices to assist companies adhere to the Australian Standard Procedures for Specimen Collection and the Detection and Quantitation of Drugs in Oral Fluid (AS 4760-2006) to comply with their OHS requirements.
Securetec DrugWipe 5+/6+ saliva drug detection devices
28 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Pathtech Pty LtdThe DrugWipe 5+ saliva drug detection device from Securetec has been updated with an improved THC assay, which has been designed to run quicker and pick up more THC positive results. The kit is available in single-, twin- or five-drug device formats, providing detection for the following illicit drug groups: cannabis, amphetamines, methamphetamines, cocaine and opiates.
Your test returned a positive result, sir
19 April, 2010 by Paul StathisDrug 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.
