Workplace Strategies: Risk of Impairment from Cannabis Free

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List of chapters

Executive Summary
- Definitions
Introduction
- Background
- Experiences of Other Jurisdictions that have Decriminalized
- or Legalized Cannabis
Heath Effects from Cannabis
- Composition of Cannabis
- Impairment Effects on the Body
- Therapeutic Uses of Cannabis and Cannabinoids
Legislative Requirements
- Health and Safety
- Human Rights
Impairment in the Workplace
- Legalization of Recreational Cannabis
- How to Test for Presence of Cannabis in the Body
- How an Employer Can Determine Impairment
Employer Obligations
- Employer Duties
- Workplace Policies
- Presence of Cannabis at the Workplace
- Policies Regarding Substance Testing
- Addressing Safety Sensitive Positions
- Recognizing Impairment
- Reporting Impairment
- Responding to Suspected Impairment
- Supportive Medical Information for Accommodation
- Steps for Accommodation
Employee Obligations
- Employee Duties
- Education and Training
Prevention – Creating a Healthy Workplace
- Workplace Factors
- Create and Foster Supportive Workplaces
- Comprehensive Workplace Health Policy and Program
Conclusion
Appendices
- Appendix A: Sample Workplace Policy Regarding Impairment
- Appendix B: Sample Tool – Reporting Suspected Impairment
- Appendix C: Sample Tool – Responding to Suspected Impairment Form
- Appendix D: Sample Tool – Accommodation Policy and Procedures
References
Resources

Format:: PDF

Language:: English | French

Description

When workers are impaired on the job, whether by fatigue, use of drugs, or consumption of alcohol, it can have serious consequences.

This publication discusses the implications associated with the use of cannabis for both therapeutic and recreational purposes. It includes information for employers, workers, and others interested in workplace health and safety, and offers guidance on how to:

address the potential for impairment as part of a hazard assessment
establish a concise policy and program on the use of any substance that can cause impairment
determine the actions the workplace can take regarding impairment
implement accommodation practices where necessary, including therapeutic needs and substance dependence
create a supportive, healthy and safe workplace

This third edition refers to general allowances under legalization, legal driving limits, and where jurisdiction-specific occupational health and safety legislation exists (as of June 2018). It also offers guidance on how to respond and report suspected impairment and includes a new sample reporting form. Where recommendations are made, they are intended as good or promising practices.

CCOHS thanks the Canadian Human Rights Commission for their assistance and guidance.

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