MANG D0016 - Cannabis and the Workplace
Course Description
Cannabis is one of the most commonly used mind-altering substances in the world. The laws on growing, selling, possessing and consuming cannabis vary greatly from one jurisdiction to another. Whatever the law may allow in your area, having employees under the influence of cannabis can create problems for your workplace in terms of safety and lost productivity. In this course, you will learn how to lower the risks and respond to issues that may arise.
Notice: Per City guidelines, masking will be strongly recommended but not mandatory. Wearing a high-quality mask such as KN95 or N95 mask, or double masking, is strongly encouraged. It is important to wear a mask that is well-fitted. For information on proper masking, including how to double mask, please read this guidance from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/effective-masks.html.
Course Outline
1. Overview2. Drugs and the Workplace
3. Cannabis
4. Workplace Impacts
5. Medical Cannabis
6. How to Intervene
7. Drug and Alcohol Policy
8. Wrap-up
Learner Outcomes
Upon completion of this workshop participants will be familiar with:• Understand what cannabis and other forms of cannabis are and how they are used
• Understand how cannabis use affects a person physically, cognitively, and behaviorally
• Recognize the signs of cannabis impairment
• Define the potential issues cannabis use creates in the workplace
• Understand the legal rights of employers and employees with regards to cannabis use in the workplace
• Respond to incidents of suspected cannabis use in the workplace
• Develop a proactive workplace drug and alcohol policy
Notes
Materials Required:Handouts provided by instructor
