The NSW economy is bustling and the construction industry is a major contributor to the increase in activity. A record $80.1 billion infrastructure pipeline is
Hayden Workplace Testing is very proud to offer you a large range of services to ensure your workplace is safe and compliant with WHS regulations.
This article was posted by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation 24/08/16. Heroin deaths spike as investigations begin into ‘strong batch’ in South Australia (Posted 23
1/3 Hunter drivers test positive for drugs Police are concerned about the staggering amount of Hunter who are getting behind the wheel while under the
The new code has been applicable since 16 October last year but it seems that not everyone concerned is across the detail. Like any government
Because alcohol is such a significant element of socialising and entertainment in Australia, the overall attitude towards excess drinking tends to be one of tolerance.
There are strong arguments for using an external drug testing provider. Chief among them are expertise, experience and objectivity. Expertise and experience go hand in
Despite the obvious statistical difficulties in looking at American information about drug abuse and applying them to the Australian situation, some common facts remain —
It’s all too easy to be unaware of just how much substance abuse can affect the efficiency, productivity and profitability of your business. Missed hours
Drug and alcohol risk management procedure Following an extensive consultation process, Roads and Maritime has recently strengthened its approach to drug and alcohol risk management.
Medicinal cannabis – An extract from the Drug Info Website Aug ’16 What is medicinal cannabis? Broadly speaking, medicinal cannabis is cannabis prescribed to relieve
What is a drug test? Drug testing looks for traces of drugs in the body using samples of urine, breath, hair, saliva, or sweat. Drug
What is ice? Ice is a stimulant drug, which means it speeds up the messages travelling between the brain and the body. It is a
Do you know your health and safety obligations? National Safe Work Month is an initiative that aims to raise awareness of and encourage discussion about
NEW TEST TO PREVENT INDUSTRIAL ASTHMA Research from the UK has indicated that spray painters can develop industrial asthma at a rate 80 times higher
Late October 2017, the NSW Government launched a five-year project to help protect workers against injuries and diseases from dangerous chemicals in the workplace. Minister
Dabs or dabbing are slang names for the use of concentrated butane hash oil (or BHO). It is a relatively new method of administering/ingesting cannabis
Effects of alcohol There is no safe level of drug use. Use of any drug always carries some risk. It’s important to be careful when
Rights and responsibilities of employees Alcohol is the most widely used psychoactive (mood-changing) recreational drug in Australia. Alcohol-related problems can be present in almost every
What is synthetic cannabis Synthetic cannabis is a new psychoactive substance that was originally designed to mimic or produce similar effects to cannabis and has
What is ibuprofen? Ibuprofen is a pharmaceutical drug that is classified as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen is used to treat a number of
What is heroin? Heroin is a depressant drug, which means it slows down the messages travelling between your brain and body. Heroin belongs to a
What is ecstasy? Drugs sold as ecstasy may not contain any methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA); they can be a mix of amphetamine, paramethoxyamphetamine (PMA), ketamine, NBOMe, methylone
What is cocaine? Cocaine is a stimulant drug, which means that it speeds up the messages travelling between the brain and the rest of the
What are amphetamines? Amphetamines are stimulant drugs, which mean they speed up the messages travelling between the brain and the body. Some types of amphetamines
The SafeWork NSW Dust Strategy 2020-2022 provides NSW workers and businesses with a coordinated approach to protect workers from illness, injury and death resulting from
Crystalline silica (or quartz) is found in most rocks, sands, and clays. It’s estimated that one in every 100 workers exposed to silica dust will
Noise-induced hearing loss is the single greatest cause of permanent hearing loss in Australia – and it’s also the most preventable. Over 10,000 workers have been
Amphetamine (AMP) eg. ADHD medication, Pseudoephedrine, Speed, Ecstasy Amphetamine is often self-administered by nasal inhalation or oral ingestion. High doses lead to enhanced stimulation of
Under Australian Standard AS/NXZ 1269.1:2005 it is recommended that companies carry out noise assessments to monitor changes in noise exposure due to various factors, e.g.
