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7 | WSPS.CA/AnnualReport The legalization of recreational cannabis requires employers to prepare for a new regulatory landscape. In 2017/18, WSPS was proactive in determining how to assist its customers with the resulting challenges. "The first step," says Larry Masotti, WSPS Director of Strategic Partnerships, "was the establishment of our cannabis strategy— determining what WSPS should focus on and where we should partner with external organizations to ensure our customers have the information they need." A core part of our strategy involves identifying potential health and safety risks as part of a hazard assessment and assisting in establishing or updating policies that deal with impairment on the job. "This is where we have zero tolerance for impairment," says Ted Moroz, President and CEO of The Beer Store and a member of the CEO Health + Safety Leadership Network. "Companies must have well-documented, very tight policies." Another priority was determining how to get information out to businesses. To get started, WSPS coordinated a series of cross-province Marijuana and the Workplace workshops with CannAmm Occupational Testing Services. A second series, featuring step-by-step policy development, was held in early 2018. The next phase involved curating a list of reputable third-party providers to whom WSPS could refer customers for services such as legal advice and drug testing. Through its CEO Health + Safety Leadership Network, WSPS hosted a roundtable event for leaders to discuss these topics and the wider issue of cannabis legalization's impact on the workplace. A subsequent whitepaper is available at ceohsnetwork.ca. In 2018, WSPS will continue to raise awareness of impairment (using cannabis as an example), its impact on the workplace and how employers should respond. — " — This is where we have zero tolerance for impairment. Companies must have well-documented, very tight policies. Ted Moroz President and CEO, The Beer Store and member of the CEO Health + Safety Leadership Network — " — HEALTH, SAFETY & CANNABIS

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