Increasing trend in prescription-drug misuse
12 June, 2014 | Supplied by: LaneWorkSafe Pty Ltd
While the use of synthetic drugs has grabbed the headlines of late, there is a growing recognition that prescription-based medicines are on the rise and indications are that drugs of this type are being more and more used for illicit purposes.
Rail takes drug and alcohol testing seriously
30 May, 2014New drug and alcohol testing data, released by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA), has shown a decrease in the rate of positive results amongst employees over two years, even though the number of tests conducted has increased by nearly 55%.
WA government introduces alcohol interlocks
20 May, 2014The WA government is to introduce alcohol interlock system legislation that will require repeat drink drivers to pay for installation and maintenance of an alcohol interlock for their vehicle that will prevent drunk drivers from starting their vehicle.
Illicit drug testing gets more sophisticated
13 May, 2014
Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed innovative 'lab-on-a-chip' drug-testing technology which could transform police roadside and workplace drug testing.
LWS Synthetic Cannabis Test
07 May, 2014 | Supplied by: LaneWorkSafe Pty LtdThe LWS Synthetic Cannabis Test identifies synthetic cannabinoids (JWH - 018 and JWH - 073) and their metabolites in human urine without the need of instrumentation.
LaneWorkSafe Oxycodone Test
06 May, 2014 | Supplied by: LaneWorkSafe Pty LtdThe LaneWorkSafe Oxycodone (OXY) Test is a rapid, one-step test for the qualitative detection of oxycodone in urine.
New psychoactive drugs: no easy answer
11 April, 2014New Zealand's new synthetic drug legislation raises as many questions as it answers, but deserves close observation in Australia, according to a new report released today.
Alcolizer Wall Mount
27 February, 2014 | Supplied by: TechRentalsThe Alcolizer Wall Mount is availabe for rent from TechRentals.
Workplace drug and alcohol testing: keeping it in-house
18 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Pathtech Pty LtdIt is possible for drug and alcohol testing to be conveniently and easily managed in-house, without sacrificing accuracy.
Drug and alcohol policy in the workplace
10 February, 2014 by Phillip Collins*At the Australian Drug Foundation, we call alcohol and other drug use the "hidden cost" to Australian workplaces because, for the most part, many businesses are blind to its impact or reluctant to face up to it.
Queensland Police Service to use Dräger DrugTest 5000 for roadside testing
06 December, 2013 | Supplied by: Draeger Australia Pty. Ltd.On 17 October 2013, the Queensland Police Service accepted Draeger Safety Pacific Pty Ltd's offer to enter into a standing offer arrangement for the provision of oral fluid roadside drug testing readers, consumables, maintenance and support.
Druglizer drug and alcohol testing service
30 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Alcolizer TechnologyDruglizer is a comprehensive drug and alcohol testing service designed for commercial and industrial users across Australia.
Prescription drug misuse in the workplace
18 June, 2013 by A/Prof Apo Demirkol, Assess Medical Group AMG | Supplied by: Assess Medical GroupIllicit drug use and alcohol misuse are now recognised as factors that can affect health and safety in the workplace. The same may not be true for prescription drugs.
Testing not enough for designer drugs
30 May, 2013 by Professor Jeremy Davey*What the new synthetic drugs have identified is actually one of the primary flaws of basing your whole drug and alcohol management strategy on testing.
Medvet Reasonable Suspicion drug and/or alcohol testing workplace training
27 May, 2013 | Supplied by: AushealthReasonable Suspicion training is a 2½-hour course designed for team leaders, supervisors and managers to assist in determining when to request a reasonable suspicion or for cause drug and alcohol test.
