Cannabis for medical purpose poses serious occupational health and safety challenges to employers. A review of current medical and scientific consensus will be conducted followed by a review of case law. An employer-based program approach will be proposed and illustrated using case examples.

Learning Objectives

1. Recognize the limited evidence in support of Medicinal Cannabis.
2. Understand the associated potential benefits and adverse effects
3. Be aware that the legal framework varies by States.
4. Familiarize with a proposed employer-based policy
5. Analyze case examples illustrating OH&S challenges

1.0 CREDITS 

CRCC, CDMS, CVE, CWA, CCAA, CCMC, ABVE, CLCP, MSCC, CVRP