Top tips: Starting a workplace drug and alcohol testing program
14 July, 2023 by Glenn Dobson, CEO, The Drug Detection AgencyImplementing a comprehensive and robust workplace testing program can help to reduce drug- and alcohol-related risks and create a safer work environment.
Workplace drug and alcohol programs: some key considerations
02 November, 2022 by Amy SteedWhen it comes to substance abuse in the workplace, construction is considered one of the high-risk industries.
Six conditions that can be treated with medical marijuana
22 February, 2021Medical marijuana has shown promise as a viable treatment option for many health conditions; here, Cannatrek explains what medical cannabis is, and its uses.
Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine approved for rollout in Australia
29 January, 2021The TGA has approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine in Australia, with rollout set to occur in five phases, with priority groups to receive the vaccine first.
5 biggest pitfalls of workplace D&A policies and how to avoid them
22 October, 2020 by Karen Castledine, Managing Director, Work OptionsThis article outlines the five biggest pitfalls of workplace drug and alcohol policies together with how to avoid them; two case studies are included to demonstrate.
Risk factor: drug and alcohol testing during COVID-19
12 October, 2020 by Paul Molinia, General Manager of Rehabilitation (NSW, ACT, SA & Qld), Recovery PartnersAre drug and alcohol (D&A) testing protocols still necessary during COVID-19, or do the contamination possibilities of D&A tests pose more risks than they allay?
Construction: six health risk behaviours
21 July, 2020US research has found that construction workers are more prone to certain behaviours — such as smoking and binge drinking — that could negatively impact their health.
Health bus boosts COVID-19 safety on construction sites
03 June, 2020Since late April, a health bus has been visiting Victorian construction sites, offering coronavirus (COVID-19) mobile testing facilities for workers.
Risky drinking in construction: a 2020 Australian study
21 May, 2020High prevalence of risky drinking in the construction industry reflects mid-life pressures and demanding work roles, a 2020 Flinders University study suggests.
Study leads to rethink on caffeine and truck drivers
10 March, 2020Truck drivers who consume large amounts of coffee and energy drinks have more crashes compared with those who only drink small quantities of caffeine, research shows.
Drugs in construction: a number one problem
22 November, 2019Construction workers are the most likely for cocaine use and prescription opioids misuse of any occupational group, new research out of the US suggests.
Keeping first responders safe from drug exposure
08 April, 2019A new video has been released by the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), aimed at improving drug safety for first responders.
Random workplace drug testing: a breach of your civil liberties
06 March, 2019 by Paul Gregoire*Intoxication in the workplace is a significant safety issue.
How to implement workplace drugs and alcohol training
28 February, 2019 by Amy SteedResearch shows that the way in which a workplace responds to substance abuse can have a big influence over the extent of the problem.
How alcohol and drug training improves workplaces
17 December, 2018Workplaces have the capacity to improve or worsen substance abuse, a new study has found.
