Powering safety: Drug & alcohol testing in Energy & Utilities
Learn the strict WHS and legal requirements for drug and alcohol testing in the energy, water, and gas utilities sector, and how to maintain compliance.
Certified alcohol breathalyser and drug testing technologies you can trust.
Products & Services
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Breathalysers for alcohol testing
Australian Standard AS3547 certified workplace breathalysers and personal breathalysers. Calibration available at NATA accredited laboratory.
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Saliva & urine drug test kits
Reliable, tamper-proof and in accordance with your company’s alcohol & drug testing policy. Cut-off limits in compliance with AS/NZS4308:2008 and AS/NZS4760:2019.
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On-site drug and alcohol test services
Stringent chain of custody procedure. Maintain a safe working environment, regardless of your company size.
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11%
of workplace accidents and injuries involve alcohol.
— Alcohol and Drug Foundation (2023)
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4%
or Australian workers misused pharmaceuticals during 2019, with opioids the most likely to be misused.
— National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (2020)
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$6.8 billion
cost to workplaces due to alcohol- and illicit drug-related absenteeism
— National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (2022)
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