Is your workplace suffering from 48% productivity loss?
According to the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare the estimated social cost of alcohol use in Australian workplaces is approximately $4 billion with an estimated $3.6 billion due to absenteeism. Without drug and alcohol testing how can you ensure productivity and reduce your exposure to risks? Partnering with Alcolizer Technology for drug and alcohol…
Road Safety Crisis
In the last twelve months ROAD TOLL DEATHS included 604 drivers, 231 passengers, 163 pedestrians, 278 motorcyclists and 34 cyclists who didn’t make it home. A sobering thought for us all. According to the latest BITRE research our risk has now increased by 31.6% based on statistics for the same period last year. (Monthly road…
Significant increase in efforts to circumvent drug testing
According to Quest Diagnostics’ latest report, the percentage of employees in the general US workforce with a drug test result showing signs of tampering increased dramatically. Quest Diagnostics’ reveals insights into patterns of drug use among the American workforce and publishes these findings as a public service. Instances of substituted urine specimens surged by 633%,…
Drunk Bobcat Driver
The mother of a man who was crushed under a bobcat driven by his beer-affected mate says she’s unsurprised his killer could be released from jail in as little as three years. Christopher Bell was on Tuesday sentenced to seven years behind bars for fatally running over George Tereva, 34, at a Melbourne worksite on…
ADHD Medication & Driving
Driving under the influence of drugs can carry heavy fines. If you have a medical condition that could affect your driving, you will need to tell your state or territory licensing authority. Specific details of any medical condition reported will not be displayed on your licence. The only items that will be displayed is information…
Environmental Focus
We are committed to making a sustainable global future by designing and manufacturing drug and alcohol testing equipment that balances profit and purpose. We consider the long-term impact of our choices on the environment, society, and the economy. Together with our team we are moving towards a cleaner future continually improving our recycling operations. We…
How “Random” is your Random Testing?
Findings from Safe Work Australia’s research, Safer, healthier, wealthier, show that in the absence of work-related injuries and illnesses on average each year Australia’s economy would be $28.6 billion larger meaning 185,500 additional full-time equivalent jobs would be created, and workers across all occupations and skill levels would benefit from an average wage rise of 1.3%…
Alcohol & other Drugs in the Workplace
The ‘Australian Alcohol and Drug Foundation’ estimates alcohol and drugs cost Australian workplaces an estimated $6 billion in lost productivity each year. A comprehensive alcohol and drug testing policy with supportive measures for impacted employees will mean a safer and more productive workplace. Developing a framework for alcohol and drug testing with our experienced team…
Drink driving – think again!
According to the Road Safety Commission driving impaired by alcohol or drugs remains one of the biggest contributors to road trauma in Western Australia, with an average of 40 people killed in alcohol related crashes every year. But what about the rise in e-scooters popping up in cities and regional towns often strategically placed outside…
How did the French do it?
After watching and being a part of the Paris action these last few weeks it ponders the question – are we protecting the health of our teams in the workplace like they do with the athletes? The Organising Committee oversees the operational aspects of anti-doping efforts for the Olympic Games protecting their physical and mental…
