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Read the latest blogs and articles on alcohol and drug testing.
Stay Informed: Explore our blog for the latest insights on alcohol and drug testing, including research, regulatory updates, and helpful tips to ensure safety, compliance, and well-being. Browse all articles below or select a topic of interest to view relevant articles.
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Protecting the Backbone of Australia: Why Tradies National Health Month Matters
Tradies face high injury rates, but Tradies National Health Month promotes ergonomics, mental health, and safety protocols to protect workers long-term.
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Maritime Industry Compliance: Meeting AMSA’s Drug & Alcohol Testing Requirements
Learn what AMSA’s June 2025 drug & alcohol testing rules mean for DCV operators. See how to stay compliant with testing and safety system requirements.
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Automating the Gateway: How Facial Recognition Breathalysers Streamline Site Entry
Automate site entry with facial recognition breathalysers—linking rapid, biometric alcohol screening to turnstiles for fast, compliant access control.
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Leadership Accountability in Drug and Alcohol Safety: Moving from Policy Owner to Culture Leader
Why visible leadership, not testing technology, is the strongest predictor of drug and alcohol program effectiveness under officer duty obligations.
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The Beginner’s Guide to Chain of Custody in Workplace Drug Testing
Chain of Custody is an unbroken, documented trail tracking a drug sample from collection to lab, ensuring legal admissibility and preventing tampering.
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Why Punitive Workplace Drug Policies Fail (And How a Culture-First Approach Succeeds)
Shift from zero tolerance to zero harm. Discover why punitive drug policies fail and how Andatech’s culture-first screening solutions protect your team.
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Leadership Accountability in Drug and Alcohol Safety: Moving from Policy Owner to Culture Leader
Why visible leadership, not testing technology, is the strongest predictor of drug and alcohol program effectiveness under officer duty obligations.
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The Employer’s Guide to Workplace Drug Testing: Saliva vs. Urine
Choosing between saliva or urine drug testing depends on your goals: saliva tracks immediate, active impairment, while urine uncovers historical lifestyle use.
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Dry July on the Worksite: How Mining and Transport Leaders Are Reshaping Alcohol Culture Beyond the Testing Register
How mining and transport leaders use Dry July to open honest conversations about alcohol culture, keeping wellbeing separate from the testing register.
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How Psychosocial Hazard Regulations Impact Your Company's Drug and Alcohol Policy
Psychosocial hazard regulations require company drug and alcohol policies to shift from punitive testing to addressing root causes like stress and fatigue.
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Workers Compensation, WHS Reporting, and the Hidden Cost of Not Testing
How drug and alcohol testing affects workers compensation premiums, WHS reporting and due diligence. What Australian employers need to have in place.
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Clearing the Cloud: The Hidden Safety Risks of Vaping in High-Risk Industries
A vape's battery risk, toxic contamination, and legal liabilities make on-site e-cigarette use a major WHS hazard for high-risk Australian industrial sites.
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The Hidden Hazard: How to Spot Next-Day Impairment in the Workplace
Next-day impairment threatens safety long after substance use ends. Learn the physical and behavioral red flags to protect your workplace and team.
