People can adulterate a sample in a variety of ways and as a tester, it pays to be aware of what substances and methods are used in adulteration! Water – Water is a very common adulterant used to dilute the level of drugs present in a urine sample. Dilution can be done by scooping or […]
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Bleach, Drano powder, and pool cleaning chemicals are all oxidants and can be used to adulterate a drug test. After you have asked the person to: remove shoes and outer clothing, and pat themselves down … get them to wash their hands as well with soap and water, taking care that they wash under the […]
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Following the provisions of the Privacy Act generally means that you get rid of information as soon as you no longer need it. However, this is overruled by other forms of legislation which require records to be kept for longer. Regarding drug testing, there is nothing explicitly spelt out in any standard or legislation. Here’s […]
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If you carry out random drug testing on 5% of your team each month (60% yearly), you will: catch out people who are impaired at work create a culture of awareness where people don’t come to work impaired The second reason is the biggest benefit of drug testing. It’s similar to police carrying out roadside […]
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The Medix pro-split drug cup and the Sure Step drug cup are very identical. They look the same, are used in the same way, cost the same, and are made by the same people. The only difference is the Medix cup has one less test strip than the Sure Step. This means the Medix is […]
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Random drug testing is an important preventive tool in a workplace drug and alcohol programme. Rather than targeting individuals based on suspicion alone, truly random testing involves selecting employees without notice, giving everyone an equal chance of selection and helping maintain a fair and transparent process. A genuine random approach makes it difficult for employees […]
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If you’re having troubles with controls, it’s more likely to be the controls you are using, rather than the cups you are testing! A large part of this is due to the storage requirements for controls. Here’s an outline of what the spec sheet for the Detectabuse brand of controls says: Unopened:Stable until the expiration […]
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The Lifeloc FC10 is our recommended breathalyser for personal use testing. It is very reliable and will last you 10 + years if looked after! This breathalyser is verified to the AS 3547:1997 standard. It does not comply with the new AS 3547:2019 breathalyser standard. These great little gadgets help us to keep New Zealand […]
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When you consume alcohol, it goes through the digestive system and into your bloodstream.As your blood circulates through your lungs, it releases ethanol vapour which comes our in your breath. Any alcohol content in your breath has come from deep down in your lungs, and is constantly renewed from the alcohol content in your bloodstream. […]
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Does your company experience any of the following? These are common symptoms seen
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All drug testers would know that the word verified is common in drug and alcohol testing lingo.Watch and learn just why this is and how it ensures accurate, trustworthy testing! Are you using verified products when you carry out testing in your workplace? If you are unsure, get in touch with us today on 0800 […]
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Sizes small, medium, large, and extra-large are available, ensuring the perfect fit for everyone. Experience superior protection, durability, and versatility with these vital accessories. These gloves are designed to protect, while carrying out any workplace task! Available in packs of 200 for $28.00 + GST.
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