With legalization of rercreational cannabis tomorrow -- WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and workers about about impairment in the workplace.
Spokesman Tom Brocklehurst says while impairment isn't a new issue, it's of mind right now.
WorkSafe is launching an awareness campaign to remind both employers and workers they share responsibility for managing impairment in the workplace, and keeping each other safe.
Under current occupational health and safety regulations, employers must not allow an impaired worker to perform work activities that could endanger the worker or anyone else.
Workers also need to make sure that their ability to work safely is not impaired by alcohol, drugs, or other causes -- which means showing up fit to work and notifying the employer if their ability to work safely is impaired for any reason.
WorkSafeBC's awareness campaign includes online educational materials and radio ads in major markets across the province starting Oct. 22.