In many industries, ensuring employees are fit for duty is not just best practice—it’s the law. This blog explores the key components of a compliant Drug and Alcohol Program, including risk assessment, testing standards, and policy development. Learn how we support organisations in building safer, more accountable workplaces through industry-leading testing solutions & compliance services.
When an unconfirmed or non-negative result is detected during a urine or oral fluid screening, it’s important to follow your workplace drug and alcohol policy for the next steps. Laboratory confirmation—using the same method as the initial screen—is recommended through a NATA-accredited lab to ensure accurate, legally defensible results. Confirmation kits are available on our website, and this post walks you through the process.
This article explores how PCBUs can benefits from Alcolizer Technology’s solutions to implement legally compliant and effective drug and alcohol testing programs.
Behind the smiles and professional facades, some may be battling deep, personal demons. They might be suffering in silence, overusing prescribed medications or alcohol to cope with pain. This not only affects their well-being but also the safety and productivity of the workplace. We can’t change what we don’t see… which is why visibility is crucial. Managing drug and alcohol use in the workplace is complex, with overlapping legal areas to consider.
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace safety landscape, having an up-to-date Drug & Alcohol policy is crucial. Are you confident that your current policy aligns with the latest Australian Standards and work health and safety requirements?
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) collaborates with National Boards to verify that registered health practitioners across Australia possess appropriate qualifications, training and competency to deliver safe healthcare.
Alcohol and drug-related issues can affect professionals in all sectors, even those you might least expect. A nurse specialising in substance abuse treatment has received a 12-month suspension after driving to work with blood alcohol levels double the legal limit, resulting in a vehicle collision, according to a professional conduct hearing.
A November New Zealand ruling offers key insights for business officers and organisational leaders who hold significant influence over their enterprise’s management. Officers must maintain adequate knowledge to ensure their PCBU’s (person conducting a business or undertaking) compliance with HSW Act obligations.
The lethality of Australian roads is escalating, with a four-year surge in deaths marking the most significant upward trend since the pre-mandatory seatbelt era of the 1960s. Statistics compiled by the federal government’s Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE) indicate that road-related deaths reached 1,300 in 2024, an increase from 1,258 in 2023.
Under Australia’s Work Health and Safety Act 2020, a “PCBU” (Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking) is legally responsible for ensuring the health and safety of all workers and others at their workplace, meaning they must take all reasonably practicable steps to eliminate or minimise risks to safety, including identifying, assessing, and controlling hazards within their operations.
In Spain, a Ryanair flight was forced to turn back just 19 minutes after departure when an intoxicated passenger lit cigarettes and intentionally exhaled smoke toward fellow travelers. The incident, involving a Swiss national who was visibly drunk before boarding, has sparked discussions about implementing a two-drink maximum at airports. Such restrictions would be monitored using passengers’ boarding passes, similar to duty-free purchases.
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