{"id":38501,"date":"2024-08-29T18:13:30","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T18:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basi.de\/addiction-in-the-workplace-consequences-of-cannabis-legalization-for-occupational-health-and-safety\/"},"modified":"2024-08-29T18:13:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T18:13:30","slug":"addiction-in-the-workplace-consequences-of-cannabis-legalization-for-occupational-health-and-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basi.de\/en\/addiction-in-the-workplace-consequences-of-cannabis-legalization-for-occupational-health-and-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Addiction in the workplace: consequences of cannabis legalization for occupational health and safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Act on the Handling of Cannabis for Consumption (KCanG) means (in addition to a heated debate among experts about possible opportunities and risks) new challenges for those responsible for occupational health and safety. Since April 1, 2024, adults can legally consume cannabis. Employers must update risk assessments and define suitable measures to ensure the health and safety of employees. Much more information can be found in a current article published by Haufe-Verlag.    https:\/\/www.haufe.de\/arbeitsschutz\/recht-politik\/cannabis-legalisierung-konsequenzen-fuer-arbeitsschutz_92_609282.html<\/p>\n<p>How should employers deal with employees who appear to be under the influence of cannabis? Employers can find answers to these and other questions on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dguv.de\/cannabis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a> of the National Association of Statutory Accident Insurance Institutions and Social Accident Insurance Institutions, German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV). <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Cannabis Act (CanG), which now regulates the controlled use of cannabis, brings with it a number of tips and warnings from experts. 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