How businesses benefit from drug and alcohol testing
10 October, 2018This National Safe Work Month, the dangers of substance use and abuse in the workplace are being highlighted.
Opioid misuse targeted in new framework
06 September, 2018A new plan has been launched to tackle the misuse of opioids in the workplace.
Outsourcing workplace drug and alcohol testing
07 August, 2018Safety in the workplace is compromised by substance abuse, with drugs and alcohol playing a key part in injuries and fatalities.
Andatech Sentry police breathalyser
28 September, 2017The Andatech Sentry is a police breathalyser and baton specially designed for security and law enforcement officers.
Are you drinking too much?
23 December, 2016The Christmas period tends to encourage an increase in alcohol consumption, but it can sometimes be difficult to determine how much is too much.
Designer drug could threaten workplace safety
06 December, 2016Positive results for a designer drug known colloquially as 'N-Bomb' have been detected on worksites in Western Australia and Queensland, according to Safework Laboratories.
Workplace drug and alcohol training course offer
19 May, 2016Pathtech is offering new customers for a limited time a nationally recognised and accredited training course for free on purchase of 100 Securetec DrugWipes before 30 June 2016.
Qld wastewater reveals meth secrets
10 March, 2016Results from Queensland wastewater show methamphetamine consumption has increased five times since 2009.
The dual role of wellness programs and drug and alcohol testing policies
29 January, 2016 by Clayton S Jan, Communications Advisor for AndatechMost people recognise that drug or alcohol abuse can be a warning sign of a mental health crisis. As such, drug and alcohol testing can be the first to uncover what may well be a potential problem. Likewise, wellness programs establish positively focused activities to improve the mental and physical health of the workforce. Both are opportunities to support the mental health of the workforce but doing so comes with its own set of challenges. Ensuring your programs are, and are seen to be, fair and reasonable is essential to secure the support and participation of your stakeholders.
New designer drugs entering Australian worksites
24 July, 2015A national drug testing laboratory group has warned that a wave of designer drugs that can only be found with advanced screening is infiltrating Australian workplaces.
Drug testing demand on the rise
14 May, 2015Two well-known drug testing agencies have formed a collaborative partnership to open a new testing facility in New Zealand to combat the growing demand for drug abuse detection.
Aussies want workmates to quit the cones
06 May, 2015A recent online survey conducted by the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) has found Australian workers believe cannabis use has a detrimental effect on the performance of their co-workers.
Guidance checklist for managing drug testing in-house
23 January, 2015Pathtech has compiled a Q&A checklist that may help with guidance for organisations managing an in-house drug testing program or considering making changes to their self-managed testing.
Guidance checklist for managing drug testing in-house
23 January, 2015Pathtech has compiled a Q&A checklist that may help with guidance for organisations managing an in-house drug testing program or considering making changes to their self-managed testing.
WA initiative tackles alcohol in the workplace
25 September, 2014The WA Minister for Mental Health, Helen Morton, has launched a resource to address the issue of alcohol in the workplace.
