Cannabis and Other Drugs in the Workplace - Risks, Consequences and Action Planning
Date(s): April 13, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Duration: One session (8 hours)
Location: In person (134 Eileen Stubbs Ave, Unit 103, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 0A9, Canada)
This Course is Gold Seal accredited (2 credits)
Pricing:
Member Price: $715.00 + HST (WIPSI discount $357.50 + HST for eligible members)
Non-Member Price: $930.00 + HST
Overview:
Substance addiction affects at least 10% of people, and in fields like construction, that figure can exceed 20%. Often, by the time substance use becomes apparent at work, the individual has struggled with it for a decade or more. Substance use can impact the workplace through more frequent injuries, lower morale, increased absences, and higher insurance costs, all of which can impact productivity and the bottom line. Recognizing the signs and knowing how to respond are crucial skills. This workshop will equip you with strategies to spot and manage this widespread safety issue, helping you reduce risk and support employee health and wellness.
This workshop will include:
- Recognizing the physical and behavioural signs of drug and alcohol use
- Appreciating legal and ethical responsibilities
- Discussing the role of testing
- Planning for strategies to address and prevent use
Facilitator: Nadine Wentzell
Cancellation Policy
-Cancellations must be received no later than 10 business days prior to the course date to be eligible for a 75% refund of registration fees.
-No refunds will be issued after this date.
-If you register for the course and do not attend, you are liable for the full registration fee unless you cancel according to the terms stated above.
-If you are unable to attend after registering you may send a substitute up to and including the day of the course. Please provide a name and email address for name tag and records.
-CANS reserves the right to cancel any course and will, in such an event, provide a full refund of registrations fees. Every effort will be made to give registrants a reasonable notice of cancellation.
-No liability is assumed by the organization for changes in course dates, content, speakers, or venue.
