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Sample Workplace Policy Regarding Impairment

Sample Workplace Policy Regarding Impairment

Published Date January 23, 2025

Impairment sample policy.

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Agricultural Safety Topic - Substance Abuse Accidents (English)

Know the effects of alcohol and drugs on the body and be aware of the on-the-job problems substance abuse can cause.
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Reporting Suspected Impairment

Impairment sample tool.

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How do you incorporate naloxone kits into your emergency response planning?

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What should employers know about the legal requirements?

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New naloxone requirements: do you need to comply? Your top questions answered

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about 1 year ago
Manage impairment risks and improve investigations with CSA Group standards

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almost 3 years ago
With CSA Group's new standard and guideline, any workplace can manage impairment

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6 months ago
Responding to Suspected Impairment: Sample Form

A sample form which can be used as a template. Employers are encouraged to use, reproduce, or customize this document / template to meet their health and safety requirements.

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almost 3 years ago
Bill C45 an Act Respecting Cannabis and to Amend the Controlled Drug and Substance Act, the Criminal Code and Other Acts

Bill C45 - Cannabis Act: legalize and regulate the production, sale and possession of marijuana in Canada.

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6 months ago
Job Aid - Cannabis and Impairment in the Workplace

Use our Job Aid to help navigate the new cannabis legislation in the workplace.

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6 months ago
Agricultural Safety Topic - Substance Abuse Accidents (English)

Know the effects of alcohol and drugs on the body and be aware of the on-the-job problems substance abuse can cause.

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6 months ago
Reporting Suspected Impairment

Impairment sample tool.

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8 months ago
10 health & safety takeaways from the cannabis industry

The Canadian cannabis production industry is growing fast. In 2019 alone, the industry grew by 68% and generated $3 billion in revenue.

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4 months ago
A 5-step process for managing cannabis edibles

Cannabis edibles entering the marketplace this month pose a new set of challenges for employers that have already grappled with recreational cannabis.

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9 months ago
How cannabis changes are helping a manufacturing facility prevent MSDs

In fall 2017, a year before the recreational use of cannabis became legal, Tenaris's Algoma-Tubes facility began exploring how it might affect workplace health and safety.

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3 things employers need to know about marijuana

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