Drug and Alcohol testing

Saliva vs urine drug testing

By Work Health | May 22, 2017

The question of saliva vs urine drug testing is a common one when writing and implementing a workplace drug and alcohol policy. We specialise in onsite drug testing in Perth and around Western Australia and this would be the most debated question by all of our clients when starting a drug and alcohol testing program. Today, urine drug testing…

Medicinal cannabis now legal in Western Australia

By Work Health | November 9, 2016

Medicinal cannabis has just been legalised in Western Australia. Medicinal cannabis, also referred to as medical marijuana, has been classified as a controlled drug nationally from 1 November 2016. Medicinal cannabis is a term that refers to preparations made from crude or raw cannabis. From 1 November, medicinal cannabis products may be prescribed by a specialist…

Drug testing for ice – WA

By Work Health | June 10, 2016

Drug testing for ice or crystal meth has been very topical in the Perth media Sadly, WA has the highest usage of ice in the country. Ice is methamphetamine in its purest form. According to a report by CCI WA, around 7000 WA workers turn up to work either under the influence of ice or suffering an…

Mandatory drug testing – Building Code amendment

By Work Health | September 24, 2015

Drug and alcohol testing will be mandatory on large Commonwealth-funded building projects from late October. The Building Code (Fitness for Work/Alcohol and Other Drugs in the Workplace) Amendment Instrument 2015 stipulates that mandatory drug testing take place on the following building projects: where the Commonwealth’s contribution to the building project is at least $5 million and…

Drug and Alcohol testing

By Work Health | January 27, 2015

It is essential that everyone in the workplace is aware that alcohol and other drugs may impact on their ability to work safely and may therefore affect the safety of others. Employers in Perth and around WA have a general ‘duty of care’ obligation to ensure that, as far as practicable, workers are not exposed…

Drug and Alcohol Screening

By Work Health | October 24, 2014

Drug and alcohol screening (DAS) is most often performed as part of a workplace health and safety program, or during a pre-employment medical assessment of new staff. Before implementing a workplace testing program it is important that you have a well documented Drug and Alcohol Policy that is well communicated to all staff within your organisation.

Protect against flu

This year is shaping up to be a dangerous flu season. It is therefore even more important to protect against flu in 2019. To keep yourself, your staff and your workplace healthy this Winter, consider offering flu vacs if you haven’t already. There are other things you can do as well as providing staff flu…...
Hearing loss from chemicals

Noise exposure at work is a significant health hazard that can lead to permanent noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Did you know that some chemicals in the workplace can also cause hearing loss? These are known as ‘ototoxic’ chemicals (oto meaning ear). Ototoxic chemicals These are chemicals that can damage the cochlea in the inner ear…...
Who is exposed to silica dust?

The Cancer Council says approximately 587,000 Australian workers were exposed to silica dust while on the job in 2011. Of these, 5,758 are estimated to develop lung cancer in the future as a result of that exposure. Silica dust is harmful when inhaled into your lungs. As it is 100 times smaller than a grain of sand,…...
Work skin checks

When providing onsite work skin checks around Perth and WA, we are often asked about spots and skin cancers that are not melanoma. Workplaces that have workers exposed to the sun as part of their work, have a Duty of Care under the OSH Regs 1996 to ensure they are taking precautions to manage their sun…...
Hearing test truck road trip

Wheatbelt – Great Southern – South West Our WorkCover hearing testing truck is hitting the road again to support regional WA businesses. We are travelling through the Wheatbelt, Great Southern and South West regions in late March/April 2019. Services available: WorkCover hearing tests Ear plug fit testing Spirometry (lung function tests) Air monitoring Noise surveys Drug and Alcohol…...

Town of Port Hedland

Matt, thanks very much for your work over the last couple of days. I take this opportunity to let you know that your level of professionalism and service was well appreciated. It can be difficult to get top level services here in the Pilbara, so a welcome change for us. Roger Debels Town of Port Hedland...
Mindarie Regional Council

As expected yesterday was seamless from my perspective. Thanks for your support and patience through this process, especially with the ever changing names for each session. I would be happy to use CHP’s services in the future and will recommended your services to other organisations if given the opportunity based on our experience this time…...
Nufarm

“The hearing tests ran smoothly and professionally. Matt Instance is a credit to your team with his friendly and can do attitude”. Deb Kenworthy Medical Co-0rdinator NUFARM...
AirMaster

“Just wanted to email and express how pleased Airmaster were with your service! Matt Instance conducted our audiometry testing on 3 separate days and was just amazing! He was on time, had a great attitude and made our technicians feel very comfortable. He made the process quick and simple & sent the results through sooner than I…...
Curtin University

“From my perspective, I found CHP extremely flexible by ensuring that the testing was organised to fit in with our operational requirements. Their on-site technician was knowledgeable, friendly and came with a professional approach to his work. The mobile facility was well fitted out and comfortable and very suitable for the task. Therefore, I would…...
Holcim

“ I have used CHP for Health Surveillance and audiometric testing requirements over the last few years. I have found their approach to be client focused and professional and would not hesitate to recommend them to other organisations” Joe Maglizza Safety Manager: WA and Major Projects Holcim ( Australia) Pty Limited...
Austal Ships

Corporate Health Professionals has worked closely with Austal Ships for over a decade on the company’s Hearing Conservation Plan, initially providing specialised advice followed by ongoing support. Utilising CHP’s mobile facility for our employee hearing test needs allows for minimal disruption to our production schedule. We look forward to continuing our working relationship with CHP...