It’s encouraging to see growing recognition of the risks drugs pose to safety, with governments and workplaces rapidly adapting policies. However, such swift changes often bring fear and misinformation, which can cloud public understanding.

Many organisations implement a “zero tolerance policy” for drug and alcohol use, emphasising the importance of creating a secure and efficient workplace.

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Recent cases, such as one involving Virgin Airlines Australia Pty Ltd, highlight the critical importance of clear policies and effective communication regarding workplace testing.

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On February 25, an aircraft departing from Mildura Airport (Victoria) mistakenly followed the runway’s edge lights instead of the centre line, striking seven runway lights over a 400-metre stretch.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has announced an updated version of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation — national law), which will come into effect on June 1, 2025.

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.