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OxyShred warning for Aussies after tradies test positive for meth during workplace screenings
Australian tradies and FIFO (fly-in fly-out) workers have reportedly tested positive for methamphetamine during routine workplace drug screenings after using the popular pre-workout supplement OxyShred, made by EHPlabs. The finding has prompted a warning to Australian workers, as a positive result could jeopardise employment in safety-critical industries such as mining and construction, where strict drug-testing policies apply.
The concern centres on ingredients within the OxyShred formula that appear capable of triggering a false positive for amphetamine-type substances on standard workplace screening tests. Workers are being urged to check supplement labels carefully and consider the risk before workplace testing, given the potentially serious consequences of a false meth reading, including suspension or dismissal.
In short
- OxyShred supplement linked to false positive meth test results.
- Australian tradies and FIFO workers affected during workplace screenings.
- Warning issued over risk to jobs in safety-critical industries.
Explained simply
OxyShred is a popular pre-workout supplement made by EHPlabs that is widely used by Australian workers to enhance physical performance. The product contains ingredients that can produce false positive results for methamphetamine when tested using standard workplace drug screening tests.
Construction, mining, and other safety-critical industries routinely conduct drug tests on employees as a condition of employment and to maintain workplace safety standards. A positive result in these sectors can lead to serious employment consequences, including suspension or dismissal, regardless of whether the positive came from illegal use or from supplement ingredients.
Employees in these industries are now being warned to carefully consider the risks of taking supplements that might trigger false positives. The warning is particularly relevant to those working in sectors where mandatory drug-testing policies apply.