Effective cannabis testing protocols for workplace safety in South Africa post legalisation: Navigating the new normal
The legalisation of private cannabis use in South Africa presents significant challenges for occupational health, especially in safety- sensitive environments. This article analyses the medical, legal and ethical issues surrounding workplace cannabis use, focusing on the pharmacodynamics and ph...
| الحاوية / القاعدة: | South African Medical Journal |
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| التنسيق: | مقال |
| اللغة: | الإنجليزية |
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South African Medical Association
2025-02-01
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| الوصول للمادة أونلاين: | https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/2537 |
| الملخص: | The legalisation of private cannabis use in South Africa presents significant challenges for occupational health, especially in safety- sensitive environments. This article analyses the medical, legal and ethical issues surrounding workplace cannabis use, focusing on the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive compound. The recent legal precedent that critiques the effectiveness of zero-tolerance policies is reviewed, and the establishment of per se THC thresholds that are medically and legally sound is proposed. The study advocates for a tailored approach to risk categorisation and testing protocols in workplaces, aiming to support occupational health professionals in developing policies that are effective, ethical and compliant with legal standards.
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