Economy
June 18, 2019
Are the New Marijuana Laws a Threat to Workplace Safety?
Written by Tim Triplett
Producing, processing and transporting steel are all hazardous undertakings—arguably made even more hazardous by the widespread legalization of marijuana.
Trade associations and steel companies seem reluctant to comment on this subject. Some may see it as a minor issue as marijuana use is already so commonplace and relatively benign compared to other drugs. For others, it may raise serious questions for which they simply don’t have answers. In any case, say the experts, it’s time for companies to give the drug policies in their employee handbooks a serious review.
