JOURNAL ARTICLE

WORKPLACE DRUG TESTING: safeguarding safety in freight and logistics.

  • Published In: New Zealand Trucking Magazine, 2025. P. 96 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Tighe-Umbers, Justin 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the growing importance of workplace drug testing in New Zealand's freight and logistics industry to ensure safety and prevent tragedies caused by impairment. Topics include the rise of dangerous drug trends such as opioid use, the legal and moral responsibility of employers to manage drug-related risks, and the need for robust policies, education, and professional testing practices to protect workers and the public.

Additional Information

  • Source:New Zealand Trucking Magazine. 2025/11, p96
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2703-447X
  • Accession Number:189049621

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