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DO YOU KNOW IF YOU HAVE A DRUG PROBLEM AT WORK?

According to statistics,
17% of all workers commit
some level of substance abuse.

MOBILE DRUG TESTING IN AUSTRALIA

Almost anywhere in Australia, our mobile drug testing clinics can come to perform on-site drug and alcohol screening for your company.

Drug Testing Workplace Solutions

Integrated Provider Truly National 24 hr Turnaround

Drug and Alcohol use can create challenges which impact on every aspect of an individual’s life, potentially leading to health issues and affecting life at home and at work. Whether drug and alcohol testing is a regulatory requirement or best practice, Safework Laboratories Workplace Solutions has a wide range of services to support you. These include drug and alcohol policy advice, training and education, onsite drug and alcohol testing, accredited laboratory services and the provision of Expert Witnesses.

It is not just about employee safety anymore; it’s about employee health and fatigue and promoting a healthy workplace culture. Being such a sensitive issue however, you do not want to get it wrong. If you seek advice and support in starting and/or running your program, working with a NATA accredited provider should be your first focus. Knowing that the processes you implement are going to stand up when challenged is vital.

Service Offering
Safework Laboratories has an unparalleled breadth of advisory services and testing capabilities, spanning laboratory and screening tests across all sample types. This, combined with our unique experience of working with a range of organisations across different industry sectors, enables us to create a solution that is right for each customer. The result is a tailor-made drug and alcohol programme that helps our clients achieve their objectives and overcome and potential issues.

Safework Laboratories own and operate our own National Network of labs exclusively testing drugs under AS/NZ 4308:2008 and AS 4760:2006. This allows us to offer an unrivalled ‘Guaranteed 24 Hour Turnaround’ of results from receipt of samples. Faster turnaround times save you time and money!

We also offer a broader range of testing capabilities including Designer Drugs (Synthetic Cannabinoids, Cathinones and DMAA), Synthetic Urine and Hair Analysis.

Talk to us for free advice on implementing and managing your A & OD program in your workplace.

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Three Reasons Why You Want To Engage Safework Laboratories

Super-Fast Lab Results

guaranteed 24 hour lab turnaround time once samples have been received

Quality Assured

we are ISO certified, ensuring the highest quality processes and service

NATA Accredited

NATA (www.nata.com.au) accredited organisation for onsite drug testing

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Testimonials

Customer Service

The service they provide as a customer is second to none and their performance is extremely professional. In terms of Customer service, this is a priority for Safework Laboratories and something they pride themselves on as they always find solutions to any problems that we encounter and always provide good turnaround of the results. They cannot do enough for our business. In a very highly unionised industrial environment that our company works in the testing providers need to be quite robust and strong in ensuring employees follow process and not short cut any process they are required to follow. Safework Laboratories testing providers ensure this occurs.

Manager, Human Resources - National Port Terminals

Access to a wealth of knowledge and experience

Since appointing Safe Work Laboratories as our national provider for drug and alcohol testing, we have experienced an exceptional level of customer service. SWL deliver an efficient, customised testing program to suit our needs and support our AOD Management Program; and provide access to a wealth of knowledge and experience.

National HSE Manager - International Earthmoving Equipment

Expert Advice

I would like to extend my sincere appreciation for the assistance and support Safework (and in particular Tyren) has been relating to a recent sample sent for testing. Our leadership team have made numerous calls and emails to Tyren regarding this sample and he has been extremely helpful. Tyren has made himself available to take our calls, respond to our requests in incredible timeframes, and also educate us in the field of AOD. His assistance, education, patience and due diligence whilst providing an excellent service must be recognised. I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the team to say thank you.

Regional HR Operations – Mining WA

Understands our needs

Frontline Diagnostics just make a difficult problem so easy to manage. If I have a question they almost always have the answers or they get the answer for me. Nothing seems to be too much trouble and they go out of their way to understand our needs.

HR Manager – Local Government

Consistently better than our old provider

As our business is a 24/7 operation we need reliable incident call-out and Frontline deliver consistently better than our old provider.

WHS Manager – International Airline

Partnership

Cape PLC have been delighted with the partnership established with SWL, it is pleasing to see that the SWL team have been embraced by Cape and helped us reduce risk in the workplace often with very little notice. This relationship is not just one as a supplier but one that has helped us innovate, improve and educate our entire workforce to ensure that everyone goes home safely.

Asia Pacific HSEQ Director

Fast Laboratory Turnaround

Fast laboratory turnaround allows us quick and certain follow up. SWL willingly fits in with our shift arrangements ensuring minimal disruptions to staffing. Information and guidance readily available from SWL’s friendly staff.

OH&S Coordinator - Fabrication

Frontline was definitely the right one

We needed alcohol and Drug testing in the highlands of New Guinea. Our choice to use the team at Frontline was definitely the right one. I’d be happy to suggest them to anyone who has a challenging project and needs professionalism and a can do attitude.

Safety Manager – Minerals research

Highly Recommended

Highly recommend Safework Laboratories. Fast, efficient and excellent communication. Give them a go, you won't be disappointed.

Practice Manager - Medical Group

Some Startling Facts

Discover some surprising facts about drug use and its impact on the workplace.

Australian workers — Over 70% of illegal drug users are employed!

drug related crimes — 80% of the crime committed in Australia is drug related

30% of the bodies in Melbourne’s morgue show traces of marijuana

drug to help you forgo sleep — Only 20% of Heroin addicts successfully detox and “kick” the habit.

Latest News

FAQ: Drug Testing at Work During COVID-19 Pandemic

March 26, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is proving to be one of the biggest public health challenges in recent history. The highly infectious disease has already spread to more than 190 countries and territories, infecting nearly half a million people and killing tens of thousands in its first three months.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has asked individuals and organisations alike to follow necessary precautions to help stop the further spread of the coronavirus.

SafeWork Laboratories is answering the call for preventive measures against COVID-19. We have taken steps to keep both our workers and clients safe from the dreaded disease. Learn more about SWL’s coronavirus strategies in our FAQ.

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Workplace Drug Testing During COVID-19 Crisis

March 24, 2020

SafeWork Laboratories has rigorous safety procedures in place to protect employees and clients from COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. In line with this, SWL has taken several measures to bolster our preparedness.

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New standard released for oral fluid (saliva) workplace drug testing in AUS & NZ – UPDATED

March 10, 2020

Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand have come out with new guidelines regarding the collection of samples for an oral fluid drug test. Designated as AS/NZS 4760:2019, the standard outlines several changes to the requirements for accredited screening for signs of drug abuse found in saliva specimens.

Read on to learn more about the new oral fluid standard. Find out how it is going to affect SafeWork Laboratories’ drug screening service for its clients.

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Can An Employee Refuse A Drug Test?

November 28, 2019

So your employee has refused a drug test. You are probably thinking — is this even possible?

You’ve seen the figures: employee drug and alcohol use costs Australian businesses $6 billion per year in lost productivity.

As an employer, you have every reason to perform drug and alcohol testing. This is true not just in high-risk industries such as construction, mining, transportation and aviation. But now your employee is refusing to take the drug test.

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Upcoming Training Courses

Become a qualified drug and alcohol tester by attending our 10414Nat course in Drug and Alcohol Testing. ASQA – Nationally Recognised Training

Currently there are no training events available. If you would like to organise training for your staff, please contact us directly.

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