Industry News & Updates

A recent Fair Work Commission case sheds light on the complexities surrounding the use of medicinal cannabis, particularly when it contains tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), in safety-critical roles.

Ensuring contractor safety isn’t just good practice—it’s a legal obligation. Under Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, contractors are considered “workers” on site, allowing you to enforce your policies and workplace testing.

Australian work health and safety regulators have collaboratively developed People at Work, offering complimentary tools and resources to foster psychologically safe and healthy work environments. Every workplace is unique, and every worker is unique.

Curious to know just how important your workplace drug and alcohol policy is? The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently dealt with a case involving a stevedore with 25 years of service who was dismissed after testing positive during a random drug test.

Alcolizer Technology stands as the sole Authorised Service & Calibration Provider for our product range across Australia. Our strategically placed locations ensure we service and calibrate Australia wide and don’t outsource to any other providers.

Methylamphetamine ranks as the predominant illicit substance detected in car drivers and motorcyclists involved in fatal and injury crashes in Victoria between 2010 – 2019. It is the most prevalent drug, present in 12.3% of fatalities and 9.1% of injured drivers, showing an upward trend over time.

Our wall mounted breathalysers meet the AS 3547:2019 certification standards, which demand extensive testing protocols to verify accuracy, consistency, long-term durability (12 months), and operational reliability across varying ethanol levels and airflow evaluations.

Our commitment to local manufacturing ensures products meet strict Australian standards, independently verified and certified with comprehensive warranty and support. Choosing Alcolizer Technology means supporting local jobs, sustainable practices and economic growth.

What steps can you take to maintain the morality of your testing procedures and prevent manipulation and tampering? Drug and alcohol screening outcomes can have profound effects on people’s lives. With careers, reputations, and future possibilities at stake, it’s essential that every test delivers accurate results through a process of absolute integrity.