Industry News & Updates

The WM4 is a versatile solution trusted by Claremont Yacht Club to support safe boating and responsible decision-making. Designed for high-traffic environments, the WM4 offers fast, accurate BAC testing that’s easy to use and adaptable to a range of settings—from marine clubs to hospitality venues and workplaces. Its ongoing use at the Club demonstrates how one reliable device can deliver safety, compliance, and peace of mind.

At Alcolizer Technology, we’re dedicated to helping organisations maintain safe, compliant, and productive workplaces. Our onsite drug and alcohol testing services are fast, accurate, and discreet—delivered by trained professionals using industry-leading technology. When a workplace incident occurs, time is critical. Our national network of technicians enables swift mobilisation to your site, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum support during sensitive situations.

Reasonable suspicion can be one of the most complex areas of workplace safety—often sitting in a grey zone between policy and people. This article offers practical conversation starters to help teams navigate these moments with clarity, respect, and confidence. From recognising signs to understanding testing procedures and offering support, these discussions can strengthen both safety culture and staff wellbeing.

Understanding how alcohol affects your body is key to staying safe—and legal—on the road. In Australia, the legal limit is under 0.05 for fully licensed drivers, and zero for learners and provisional drivers. The answer isn’t as simple as counting your drinks—it depends on a range of factors including your weight, gender, metabolism, food intake, and the type of alcohol consumed.

As winter sets in, maintaining hygiene during breath alcohol testing is more important than ever. While there’s no evidence of cross-infection from breathalysers, following best practices can help minimise any risk. This post outlines simple, effective steps to keep your testing process safe, clean, and compliant.

If your trained operator leaves, your compliance and testing integrity leave with them — unless you train their replacement. Certified Operator training isn’t just about learning to press a button. It’s about protecting your team, your business, and your legal standing. Training is essential for ensuring your workplace testing is legally compliant, accurate, and respectful.