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.

Frontline Diagnostics Merges to Form

Australia's Largest Drug Testing Provider

Frontline and Safework Laboratories have merged to form Australia’s largest and most comprehensive national provider of fully accredited workplace drug and alcohol testing.

Find out more about our exciting new entity

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

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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

Customer Service

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

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

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Consistently better than our old provider

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

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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

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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

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Hair testing for illicit drugs in Australia

November 7, 2018

Hair testing for illicit drugs is incorrectly referred to as “hair follicle testing”. As a matter of fact, only the hair shaft goes undergoes testing and not the follicle beneath the scalp.

Hair testing for drugs is rapidly becoming more frequent in Australia, primarily in:

Family law court or disputed child custody situations
Return to work or proof of abstinence programs (a requirement by a regulatory body or a court diversion program)

However, the limitations and variations between different types of testing are often poorly understood by the end user.

This guide aims to correct some myths and provide a greater understanding of the finer detail of hair testing.

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Singapore Airlines Pilot Fails Alcohol Breath Test

October 2, 2018

alcohol testing for pilots An intoxicated pilot is not someone you want flying your aircraft, period.

You’d be surprised to know that even the most reputable airlines with the most stringent of rules and regulations also deal with alcohol use among staff.

As reported by ABC Network Australia, a Singapore Airlines flight was barred from leaving Melbourne airport.

It was due to their pilot failing the random alcohol breath test.

A drunk pilot is a terrifying prospect for a passenger. Much more alarming for a company who has the pilot on staff.

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Workplace Drug Testing

September 21, 2018

drug testing lab The practice of workplace drug testing has been in existence for many years now, but it remains a controversial issue for many businesses.

For an employer it is an obvious fact they want to know about their staff members. On the other hand, employees often claim that workplace drug testing is a violation of their right to privacy.

Using an employer’s point of view, here are the most significant pros and cons of drug testing in the workplace.

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Unmasking Alcoholics Anonymous: Is the 12-Step Program really effective?

January 23, 2017

Alcoholics Anonymous for employees therapy session For several decades, people unquestioningly believed that Alcoholics Anonymous was the solution to a drinking problem. Doctors and therapists have no qualms recommending AA to alcoholic patients, and an overwhelming majority of addiction treatment programs used the 12-step program.

But recent studies are challenging the long-held beliefs on the efficacy of AA.

If you suspect that your employees have alcohol abuse problems, you may thinking Alcoholics Anonymous for employees could be the answer. But the research into this notoriously secretive organisation have yielded some surprising results. (more…)

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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