Oi, Something Smells Off—And It’s Not Just the Morning Coffee”

At BlueGuard Integrity WHS Services, we’re used to all sorts of interesting calls.

But last week’s beauty?

Client: “Hey, I think one of my guys is… well, not exactly fit for duty. Could be illicit drugs. Could just be too many Red Bulls. Either way, he’s vibing at 400% while the rest of us are on 10.”Us: “We’re on our way.”

🚨 When suspicion turns into action

Here’s the thing—suspecting someone is under the influence at work isn’t just awkward, it’s a massive safety risk. Whether it's construction, civil works, local government, agriculture, or a humble workshop, the effects of substance use in the workplace can be catastrophic:

• Slower reaction times

• Poor decision-making

• Risk to themselves and others

• Impacts on reputation and insurance

• Increased chance of injury or fatality

This isn't just about compliance—it's about people getting home in one piece.

👷 What did we do?

We did what we do best: fix stuff without fuss.

1. Policy & Procedure Review: Turns out their AOD policy was written back when dial-up was still a thing. We modernised it—clean, clear, and compliant.

2. Staff Education: We ran toolbox talks that were actually interesting (no, really). We even cracked a joke or two about “random testing” being actually random.

3. Testing Regime Implemented: With WA-made oral fluid testing tech (cheers Alcolizer), we set up a regime that’s non-invasive, fast, and doesn’t need to drag workers offsite for hours.

4. Ongoing WHS Support: We’re not just a one-hit wonder. We helped them build systems, forms, checklists, and job-specific procedures to support their whole crew—whether it's lifting pipes or pushing paperwork.

🛠️ More than just AOD

We're like a safety Swiss Army Knife (without the stabby bits). Here’s what we do:

• Alcohol & Drug Testing (on-site, incident, random, pre-employment)

• WHS Policy & Procedure Development

• ICAM Investigations (because finger-pointing doesn’t fix incidents)

• Document Writing – SWMS, SOPs, JHAs, Risk Assessments, and more

• Safety Management Systems – SiteDocs, paper-based, hybrid—we make it work

• Chemical Audits – including bunding, segregation, and registers

• Workshops & Toolbox Talks – straight-talking and actually useful

• Mobile Testing Across WA’s Southwest (and beyond if there’s snacks)

💡 Don’t wait until things blow up—literally or figuratively

If your gut’s telling you something’s not right—or your policies haven’t had a facelift since the ‘90s—don’t wait.

Whether you’re dealing with substance concerns, tired safety systems, or you just want to get your ducks (and documents) in a row—we’re here.

👉 Visit blueguardintegrity.com.au and let’s sort your safety, with integrity (and a side of humour).