ISSUE 58 — JULY 2021
Meet Michael Pivac from The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA) Here at Fresh State, we’re regularly asked about the Drug and Alcohol testing process in the market, so we thought that we would go directly to the source to understand a little more about the company that the MMA has engaged to perform the testing. I’m Michael Pivac, General Manager for TDDA Tullamarine & Thomastown. I grew up in rural New Zealand and moved to Australia in 2003, joining TDDA in 2015. I love Victoria for its great access to live sport, awesome natural areas like my local Moonee Ponds creek trail, and of course the food!
Who is TDDA? TDDA is Australasia’s largest company dedicated to creating drug-free environments. We work with businesses in safety-sensitive industries – especially where staff operate industrial vehicles and machinery. We provide expertise in designing drug and alcoholfree policies, educating people on detecting drug use, and providing onsite drug testing.
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TDDA helps keep people safe from harm. We help businesses mitigate the risks of drugs and alcohol at work, and to stay compliant with safety regulations including the ‘chain of responsibility’. Since May 1st, TDDA has become a tenant in the MMA building. And while TDDA is located in the MMA building, it is an independent company. We provide high-quality drug and alcohol testing, training and educations services to any businesses seeking to create safer workplaces. TDDA Tullamarine & Thomastown is a Member of Melbourne’s North Food Group, and a proud sponsor of Maribyrnong Park Football Club & St. Vincent De Paul Primary School. To learn more visit us at TDDA.com or call Michael Pivac, General Manager for TDDA Tullamarine & Thomastown on 0410 158 474, or connect with me on LinkedIn.
