Workplace Health Resources
Practical guides for Australian employers on pre-employment screening, drug and alcohol testing, return to work obligations, and workplace health compliance.
Pre-Employment Screening
What Is Included in a Pre-Employment Medical?
A pre-employment medical typically includes a physical assessment, drug and alcohol screening, functional testing, and health questionnaire. Complete guide for employers.
Read guide →Pre-Employment Medical Checklist for Employers
Free checklist for Australian employers. What to include, what to ask for, and how to set up a compliant screening process.
Read guide →Can You Fail a Pre-Employment Medical?
A pre-employment medical does not produce a pass or fail result. The outcome is a fitness-for-duty assessment: fit, fit with restrictions, or unfit for the specific role.
Read guide →Compliance & Legal
Is Workplace Drug Testing Legal in Australia?
Workplace drug and alcohol testing is legal when conducted under a lawful policy with employee consent. Guide to employer rights, employee obligations, and compliance.
Read guide →Employer Obligations: Return to Work Programs in NSW
NSW employers must provide suitable duties and a return to work program for injured workers. Guide to obligations under the Workers Compensation Act 1987 and WHS Act 2011.
Read guide →Pre-Employment Screening
Pre-Employment Medical Cost in Sydney
What employers actually pay for pre-employment medicals in Sydney. Price ranges by assessment type, what affects cost, and how to get the best value.
Read guide →Who Pays for Pre-Employment Medicals?
Standard practice, labour hire arrangements, tax deductibility, and the rare situations where candidates pay their own pre-employment medical costs.
Read guide →Drug & Alcohol Testing
Can Employers Randomly Drug Test Employees?
Legal requirements for random workplace drug testing in Australia. Policy setup, employee rights, industry requirements, and testing standards.
Read guide →What Drugs Are Tested in a Workplace Drug Test?
Standard AS/NZS 4308 drug panel, detection windows for urine and saliva, extended panels, prescription medication considerations, and the confirmatory testing process.
Read guide →Can You Refuse a Drug Test at Work?
Employee rights around workplace drug testing refusal, consequences of refusing, what makes a testing request reasonable, and Fair Work considerations.
Read guide →Assessments & Compliance
What Is a Functional Capacity Evaluation?
Complete guide to functional capacity evaluations. When they are used, what the assessment involves, how long it takes, and how results are reported.
Read guide →Construction Site Drug Testing Requirements
Building Code requirements, WHS obligations, testing types and frequency, site induction requirements, and on-site vs off-site testing options for construction.
Read guide →Urine vs Saliva Drug Testing at Work
Detailed comparison of urine and saliva drug testing methods for the workplace. Detection windows, accuracy, cost, and which to use for different scenarios.
Read guide →What to Expect at a Pre-Employment Medical
A step-by-step guide written for candidates and workers. What happens at a pre-employment medical, what to bring, your privacy rights, and tips for the day.
Read guide →Workplace Drug & Alcohol Policy Template
How to build a drug and alcohol policy that meets WHS obligations, stands up to legal scrutiny, and is clearly understood by your workforce.
Read guide →When Is Audiometric Testing Required?
NSW employer obligations for audiometric testing. Noise exposure triggers, baseline vs monitoring, WHS Regulation 2017 requirements, and how to stay compliant.
Read guide →When Is Health Surveillance Required?
WHS Act triggers for health surveillance. Hazardous substances, noise, specific hazards, monitoring types, and record keeping obligations for employers.
Read guide →Manual Handling Training Requirements NSW
WHS Act obligations for manual handling training in NSW. Who needs it, training frequency, what it covers, and how to build a compliant program.
Read guide →Workplace Ergonomic Assessment Checklist
Complete ergonomic assessment checklist covering desk setup, monitor height, chair adjustment, keyboard positioning, and when to engage a professional assessor.
Read guide →Need Help With Workplace Health Compliance?
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