Free Webinar: Medicinal Cannabis and Mobile Workers – What do I need to know?

Event Details

Event Date: April 22, 2021 11:00 am
Event Location: Online
Event Type: NRSPP Webinars
Event Link: https://monash.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YHraDyXeQaa_FhKvVb42rw
Organisation: Drug and Alcohol Solutions Australia (DASA), Healius Pathology

 

The use of cannabis for medicinal reasons is growing in Australia. Its use is complicated, often medically controversial and has significant ramifications for workplaces, especially mobile workers.

The differences between medicinal and recreational cannabis will be discussed. The potential impact on workplace activities including driving will be reviewed and how these can be managed will be highlighted.

 

This webinar will be presented by:

Associate Professor David Allen, Managing Director at Drug and Alcohol Solutions Australia (DASA)

With over 30 years’ experience in occupational medicine, Dr Allen is a leading authority on managing drugs and alcohol at work. His in-depth knowledge of drugs and drug use combined with his practical workplace focus make this an informative and compelling session not to be missed.

Andrew Leibie, Commercial Manager at Healius Pathology

Andrew Leibie has been working as a scientist and business professional in the field of workplace drug testing for over 2 decades. Andrew has presented and published a number of papers on aspects of workplace drug testing in both national and international drug testing forums. He is a member of the Forensic and Clinical Toxicologists Association, as well as a member of the Royal College of Pathologists (RCPA) Quality Assurance Program expert working panel for Toxicology.