Yes. In Queensland, employers have a legal obligation under the Work Health and Safety Act to ensure a safe working environment. Implementing drug and alcohol testing in Brisbane is a widely accepted and lawful way to manage safety risks. Many industries (especially mining, transport, and construction) conduct routine testing to comply with industry regulations, minimise liability, and maintain productivity.

Workplaces in Brisbane typically use a combination of testing methods depending on the situation. These include urine drug testing, hair follicle drug tests, saliva (oral fluid) testing, and breath alcohol testing. All testing methods follow strict chain-of-custody and Australian Standard protocols.

If an employee returns a non-negative result on an initial screen (for example, during a urine drug test in Brisbane) the sample is sent to a NATA-accredited laboratory for confirmatory testing using advanced methods like LC/MS. Safework Health provides guidance on managing these situations with professionalism, compliance, and discretion.

Yes. Before conducting any drug and alcohol testing in Brisbane, employers should have a clear, written policy that outlines why testing is being done, who is subject to it, and how results will be managed. A well-drafted policy ensures transparency, reduces legal risk, and builds trust among employees. Safework Health can assist with policy creation, review, and implementation.