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Why You Should Start a Health & Safety Committee

Why You Should Start a Health & Safety Committee

by Cannabis Workers Coalition | May 8, 2022 | Workers Rights

A 2018 study from Colorado State University found that around 46% of legal cannabis industry workers surveyed reported they received “little to no” safety training since the beginning of their employment. This can translate to long-term occupational diseases or...
It’s Time to Take Safety into Our Own Hands

It’s Time to Take Safety into Our Own Hands

by Cannabis Workers Coalition | Apr 29, 2022 | Resources, Workers Rights

OLCC data shows that cannabis retailers in Oregon are on track to pass the number of burglaries that we had in 2020. As a worker, there’s only so much that you can do to protect yourself on the job. If you are feeling unsafe at work, we crafted an email template...
Top 5 OSHA Infractions for Cannabis Businesses

Top 5 OSHA Infractions for Cannabis Businesses

by Cannabis Workers Coalition | Apr 22, 2022 | Employer Education

Even though cannabis businesses are not federally supported, they still must adhere and comply to all federal laws and regulations for protecting their employees. Under the Occupational Safety and Health law, employers have a responsibility and obligation to provide a...
Oregon OSHA Publishes Cannabis Safety Guide for all Sectors

Oregon OSHA Publishes Cannabis Safety Guide for all Sectors

by Cannabis Workers Coalition | Jun 18, 2021 | Community, Employer Education

A new safety and health guide from Oregon OSHA is intended to help employers and workers in the cannabis industry identify hazards associated with their work and determine how to control them. From the brain of long-time advocate for safety in cannabis, Jeff Jackson,...

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