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Drug and Alcohol Testing, Perth & WA

Protecting Western Australian workplaces from drug and alcohol misuse.

About Drug and Alcohol Testing Services, Western Australia

AusHealth operates throughout Australia; it is the nation’s largest provider of drug and alcohol testing services.

In Western Australia, we service all major regions, including Perth, Bunbury, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie and Broome. We also understand the unique needs of remote and regional workplaces, delivering reliable drug and alcohol testing solutions across the state’s vast territory.

Our trained collectors are based throughout Western Australia and are available 24/7 to support your workplace safety needs.

AusHealth’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Services:

Mandated regular drug and alcohol testing
Certain industries in Western Australia — such as mining, aviation and transportation — are legally required to maintain drug and alcohol-free workplaces. AusHealth’s Customer Service Team can coordinate a comprehensive suite of testing services to help you meet compliance obligations. These services typically include scheduled onsite testing, pre-employment screening, and post-incident testing.
Post-incident drug and alcohol testing
In the event of a workplace incident, our Customer Service Team is available around the clock to dispatch the nearest qualified collection team to your site or incident location — anywhere in Western Australia — for immediate drug and alcohol testing.
Specialist testing to determine long-term substance misuse
For cases requiring deeper analysis, AusHealth offers specialist testing services, including hair testing, through accredited laboratories. Our in-house team of toxicologists — led by Dr John Edwards — provides expert support to help identify long-term substance misuse and interpret results accurately.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Methods

We provide a full range of testing services across Western Australia, including pre-employment, scheduled random, post-incident and return-to-work testing.

Testing can be conducted onsite at your workplace or offsite on your behalf — for example, following an incident that occurs away from the main work location.

Our procedures are discreet, efficient and fully compliant with Australian Standards. We use reliable sampling methods to deliver accurate and comprehensive results, ensuring your workplace remains safe and compliant.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Methods in Western Australia:

Breath testing: Breathalysers offer a quick and non-invasive way to check for alcohol consumption, delivering immediate results on-site.
Saliva testing: Saliva tests are a simple and effective method for identifying recent drug use. They’re non-intrusive and typically provide results on the same day.
Urine testing: Urine testing can detect a wide range of drugs and is particularly useful for identifying use over several days — or even weeks. Common substances detected include amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates and THC.
Hair testing: Hair testing is designed to uncover patterns of long-term or repeated drug use, offering insight into chronic substance exposure.

Results from breath, saliva, and urine testing are typically available within minutes. If a result is non-negative, or if hair testing is used, samples are sent to a certified laboratory for confirmation. In these cases, final results are usually returned within seven to 10 business days.

Our teams follow strict procedures to ensure accuracy, compliance and confidentiality.

Video: The most common excuses for a drug test.

How Does Onsite Drug and Alcohol Testing Work?

All testing in Western Australia is conducted by our fully trained collectors, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and complete confidentiality at every step.

We operate in strict accordance with Australian Standards (ISO 9001 and ISO 45001:2018), so you can be confident that every test meets national quality and compliance requirements.

Western Australia Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Process

Step one: Arrange for testing
Contact our Customer Service Team to discuss what sort of testing you need (onsite or offsite, scheduled testing or immediate post-incident testing).
Step two: Collectors arrive at your workplace
Our trained collectors arrive at your workplace with approved testing devices. Negative results are available immediately. Non-negative results are sent for laboratory analysis, with initial results confirmed via same-day email.
Step three (if required): Laboratory screening
All non-negative results are sent to a NATA-accredited laboratory for confirmation. If additional analysis is needed, AusHealth’s in-house Toxicology Team conducts a thorough evaluation and investigation.
Step four: Results
Final results are provided to clients within seven to 10 business days.

When Should You Conduct Workplace Drug Testing?

AusHealth provides flexible testing options tailored to suit your workplace requirements. Typical testing scenarios include:

Pre-employment: Screening candidates before they start work.
Scheduled random testing: Randomly testing employees without advance warning.
Post-incident testing: Performed following workplace accidents or incidents.
Return-to-work testing: For employees resuming work after a positive test result.

Our specialists work with you to create a testing schedule that fits your industry, aligns with your company’s goals, and supports your safety policies.

Video: Our Toxicologists explain how long it takes for drugs to leave your system.

Who Are Our Clients?

AusHealth is Australia’s largest provider of drug and alcohol testing.

We service public sector agencies and commercial businesses across the nation, working in all sectors, including mining, construction, transportation, logistics and government.

Whether your company is large or small, our Western Australian collectors are ready to help your workplace stay safe and healthy.

Some of Our Drug and Alcohol Testing Clients…

ARTC
Australian Federal Police (AFP)
Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
Department of Defence
Department of Home Affairs
Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Metro South Health
Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN)
NSW Government
ONRSR
Pacific National
SA Government
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN)
TOLL IPEC
VIC Government
Virgin Australia

Why Choose AusHealth For Your Drug and Alcohol Testing?

Tailored solutions: Our Customer Service Team can tailor a package of testing services to meet all your workplace safety needs.
We employ Western Australian-based collectors: Our professional collectors are trained and ready to travel to your workplace throughout WA to meet your testing needs.
Comprehensive testing and on-the-spot results: We test for alcohol and a range of drugs with all results returned on the day of testing.
Our in-house toxicology team ensures certainty for you and your workforce: Non-negative results are further processed for certainty; any disputed results are handled by our resident, fully qualified toxicologists.
Nationally accredited: We’re fully compliant with Australian Standards for drug and alcohol testing — which means you’re fully compliant with Australian Standards for drug and alcohol testing.

Our Accreditation

Quality: ISO 9001/45001:2018 | Issued by TQCSI | Accreditation Number: AU801-SC

NATA Laboratory Accreditation: ISO/IEC 17025 | Accreditation Number: 15338 | Site Number: 16007

ASQA: Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Number: 40379

FAQs

Where in Western Australia do you conduct drug and alcohol testing?

AusHealth offers drug and alcohol testing all over Western Australia, covering both major cities and regional areas. Our collectors are located across the state, including smaller and remote communities like Kalgoorlie, Broome, Geraldton and Port Hedland.

How accurate are drug and alcohol tests?

When carried out by experienced professionals using certified equipment and lab confirmation, drug and alcohol tests are very reliable. These tests meet Australian standards and are accepted by courts, law enforcement, and businesses. At AusHealth, we ensure every test is done to the highest quality to provide confidential and reliable results.

Do we need a workplace policy to conduct drug and alcohol tests in Western Australia?

Yes, having a clear workplace drug and alcohol policy is vital before testing begins. This policy helps ensure legal compliance, defines expectations, and protects both the employer and employees. Conducting tests without a policy could lead to legal and ethical complications. AusHealth can assist you in creating or updating your policy to align with Australian workplace standards.

What happens if one of our employees tests positive?

If an employee’s test returns a ‘non-negative’ result, the sample is sent for additional testing in the lab to confirm the findings. Once confirmed, the next steps are dependent on your company’s policies and may include warnings, referral to support services, suspension or termination of employment. All test results are kept confidential; AusHealth can help you manage this process with the highest levels of professionalism.

What’s the difference between saliva, urine and hair tests?

These tests vary mainly in what they detect and the time frame that is required to be covered. Saliva tests are quick and non-invasive, useful for detecting recent drug use within the last 12 to 48 hours, these are often used in roadside or workplace checks. Urine tests are most commonly used for random or pre-employment screening and detect drug use over several days. Hair tests provide a longer history, detecting drug use over 90 days or more, which is helpful for legal cases or long-term monitoring. AusHealth can guide you in choosing the right test for your workplace.

Other Services Offered by AusHealth

Across Western Australia, we provide additional testing-related services to support compliant and safe businesses.

Training

We offer a range of training courses in drug and alcohol testing services, health and well-being.

Policy Development

AusHealth can help you draft a Drug and Alcohol Standard Operating Procedure and Workplace Testing Policy to ensure you are fully compliant with Western Australia and Federal legislation.

Respiratory Mask Fitting

Ensure your employees have suitable respiratory protection with our respiratory fit testing.

Find out more about AusHealth’s services.

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