AOHC Encore 2022-325: Cannabis Legalization Safety Challenges

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In the video, Katie Mueller, Senior Program Manager at the National Safety Council, discusses the challenges of cannabis legalization in the United States. She highlights the need for regulation in the cannabis industry and the importance of prioritizing safety. Mueller shares data from a survey conducted by the National Safety Council on how employers are addressing cannabis use in the workplace. The survey reveals that cannabis is the most detected substance in workforce drug testing and that there is a gap between what employers think they are doing and the information employees are receiving about cannabis policies. Mueller emphasizes the need for clear communication and enforceable policies in the workplace. She also discusses the health impacts of cannabis use, including impairment and the risks of combined alcohol and cannabis use. Mueller addresses the need for more research on cannabis impairment and the development of evidence-based methods to evaluate impairment in the workplace. She discusses state regulations and the patchwork of regulations in the cannabis industry. Mueller also introduces a database being developed by the National Safety Council to provide information on cannabis policy regulations. She concludes by discussing the National Safety Council's recommendations for cannabis policies in the workplace and the importance of supervisors in recognizing and responding to impairment. Overall, the video highlights the current challenges and concerns surrounding cannabis legalization and the importance of prioritizing safety in the industry.  So sorry, I was unable to find any credits for the information in the transcript.

Keywords

cannabis legalization

regulation

safety

workplace policies

cannabis use

impairment

state regulations

National Safety Council