Drug & Alcohol Testing

Drug and Alcohol misuse is estimated to cost Australia billions of dollars annually. Recent data has demonstrated a fourfold increase in alcohol and illicit drug detection when testing is conducted on individuals involved in accidents and incidents in the workplace. Anecdotally, several of our clients have reported a reduction of 40% in worker time lost through illness and injury after introduction of a drug-free workplace policy enforced with regular testing.

It is a legal obligation under the Queensland Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995, and equivalent Acts of other States and Territories (i.e. a common law duty), that all employers take reasonable care to provide a safe working environment for employees and visitors to their workplace.  As part of this responsibility, the practice of detection and management of the risks associated with misuse of drugs and alcohol amongst employees and contractors is increasing in Australian workplaces.

Drug and alcohol testing is a method of identifying employees at risk of being impaired by drugs and alcohol.  It can also be used as a deterrent to employees, as it creates a clear message that drug and alcohol abuse is unacceptable to the organisation.

QML Pathology aims to assist and support employers working in cooperation with occupational health physicians, unions and employees by providing this service in a sensitive and professional manner. QML Pathology's service includes supply of the following services, allowing us to customise the drug testing program to specific requirements:

QML Pathology's Drugs of Abuse Information Booklet provides more detail on drug testing and may be obtained by phoning (07) 3121 4945 or emailing ops@qml.com.au.

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