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The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus continues to threaten the health and well-being of people around the world. In Australia, the virus has infected more than 8,000 people and killed over 100 since it broke out in January. This caused major disruptions to the economy in the form of limited manpower and slower production rates. But the coronavirus…
Melbourne police continue its crackdown on GHB abuse in the city, seizing $550,000 worth of drugs in recent raids. Local authorities found large amounts of GHB in homes in Rowville, Hallam, and Seaford in April. They also arrested four individuals, who were all charged with trafficking the drug in large commercial quantities. The seizure of…
With the rise in illicit drug use, federal and state governments adopted drug driving laws to help keep impaired drivers off the road. The reasoning was that some drugs may inhibit people’s ability to make sound decisions while driving. But not everyone thinks that the legislation is actually doing its job. New South Wales magistrate…
The question many of our clients have been asking is “does Safework Laboratories have the scope to test for COVID-19”? Over the past few weeks, our team in Western Australia have been working around the clock constructing a new laboratory, hiring new scientists, and applying for a brand-new NATA accreditation. We are excited to announce…
The COVID-19 restrictions are impacting the lives of many Australians, including those engaged in illicit drug use. With the government limiting the public’s movement, it’s a lot harder to buy drugs these days. So what does this mean for drug abuse in the workplace? Can we really expect it to go down?
It goes without saying that regular drug awareness training is must for businesses to deliver guidance and instill values among their employees. Taking the current environment into consideration, Safework Laboratories is excited to announce that General Awareness and Reasonable Suspicion Training sessions can now be held online. Our live sessions provides an interactive forum where…
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…
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.