High Stakes – Navigating medicinal cannabis and workplace safety webinar
We are hosting a free webinar, ‘High Stakes – Navigating medicinal cannabis and workplace safety’, to explore the workplace implications of medicinal cannabis use, including legal considerations, safety concerns, policy adaptations, and strategies for addressing employee issues while maintaining a safe work environment. It will be hosted by James Clark – Nationwide Drug & Alcohol Awareness Trainer.
Taking place on Monday 9th December, the webinar will include;
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Key differences between medicinal and recreational cannabis (with THC), UK legalities, and implications for workplace policies
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Assessing how medicinal cannabis use may impact job performance, especially in safety-critical roles, and when adjustments may be needed under disability laws
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Guidance on adapting drug and alcohol policies for medicinal cannabis, including handling positive THC results and adjusting testing processes
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Addressing top employee concerns, such as privacy, stigma, safety, job security, and understanding policy
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Tips for open, supportive conversations about medicinal cannabis use and creating a safe workplace environment
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Understanding CBD as a non-psychoactive alternative, its legal status, and implications for workplace policies and testing