California Bosses Must Prove Workers Are High Under New Pot Law
“Standard drug tests detect metabolites in urine and hair, the result of the breakdown of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) molecules that can stay in one’s system for several days or, in some cases, weeks.”
Read MoreFive Ways Cannabis Breath Testing Can Improve Employee Retention
“A cannabis breath test provides a mutually beneficial way for employers to maintain a safe work environment and for employees to be treated fairly during the era of cannabis legalization.“
Read MoreExpanding Safety-Sensitive Roles to Address Cyberattacks
“The users of your information technology, including employees, are often the weakest point of your security – unless they are educated and made aware of the threats.”
Read MoreTech companies are racing to crack the code of marijuana testing
“Hound Labs, perhaps the most recognizable name in new marijuana testing tech, has developed a Breathalyzer-like device to detect THC down to the parts per trillion for a few hours after someone consumes marijuana.”
Read MoreCannabis Reform – Thoughts from Safety Professionals
“Unsurprisingly, cannabis legalization has complicated how safety professionals across the country balance the need for safety with the goal of fairness. However, I am hopeful these difficult discussions will lead to improved outcomes as companies realize that by using new breath technology, they can maintain safety, ensure objectivity, and continue fair workplace practices of testing both safety‐sensitive and non‐safety‐ sensitive employees.”
Read MoreAccentuate the Negative, Deter the Positive
“Only THC breath testing technology is capable of distinguishing between use that has occurred in the past few hours versus the past few days.”
Read MoreExpanding the Definition of Safety for Today’s Workplace
“While it is impossible to be 100% safe from cyberattacks, organizations can reduce their vulnerability by thoroughly training employees, strengthening current policies, and developing new policies.”
Read MoreLegal marijuana has states scrambling to get cops roadside tests for weed-impaired drivers
“Hound Labs, a company based in Oakland, California, said it has developed a breath test that can measure whether a person has used cannabis in recent hours — a key piece of the puzzle in determining whether a motorist was impaired or simply had remnants of the drug in their system.”
Read MoreThe Cannabis 42.0
“For the past couple of months, Forbes has interviewed dozens of industry analysts, investors, entrepreneurs, executives, and business owners, poring over sales data and financial documents to come up with a list of entrepreneurs and changemakers who have an outsized influence. Here are the pioneers to watch in the green gold rush.”
Read MoreThe ‘World’s First’ Marijuana Breathalyzer Nearly Ready
“The ‘Hound’ breath test utilizes single-use cartridges and could provide a result in 20 minutes.”
Read MoreOverhauling Cannabis Workplace Drug Testing: The Shift to Fitness-for-Duty and Post-Hire Testing
“Shifting laws and rising numbers of employees who use cannabis are impacting how employers will implement workplace drug testing. The zero-tolerance era is over; fair and equitable testing practices are the new norm.”
Read MoreGUEST ESSAY: 6 steps any healthcare organization can take to help mitigate inevitable cyber attacks
“Focusing on or revisiting these six cybersecurity basics will help reduce your risks and strengthen your defense.”
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