Qld: One in 10 workers test positive to drugs

AAP General News (Australia)
08-14-2006
Qld: One in 10 workers test positive to drugs

One in 10 workers test positive to random drug and alcohol screening .. according to
a national drug testing provider.

ANDREW LEIBIE .. from d:tec Australia .. says the figure could be as high as three
out of 10 in some industries.

He says almost 100 per cent of workplaces that conduct drug and alcohol testing ..

show at least one positive result during their first round of screening.

He says while this decreases with subsequent tests .. research has shown workers affected
by drugs or alcohol contribute to lost productivity .. occupational injuries and even
deaths in the workplace.

Urine testing has found cannabis is the most frequently used drug .. followed by prescription
drugs .. amphetamines and alcohol.

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