The cannabis legalisation referendum was a reminder of the need to manage the ongoing risk of impairment caused by drugs and alcohol.
Impairment is a significant workplace risk.
All businesses need to ensure they have a fit for purpose approach to managing impairment risks at work – from cannabis, as well as other drugs and fatigue. Use the resources below to help you do that.
These include a 2-part webinar and two podcasts with the Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction, focusing on the Canadian experience of legalising cannabis. They also include a reflective guide on what organisations should consider when assessing the sufficiency of their approach to managing the risk of impairment at work.
Cannabis Reflective Guide (2020)
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“Cannabis is an impairment risk – regardless of its legal status.”
