Occupational Health and Safety Risks in the Cannabis Sector
The rapid expansion of the medical and recreational cannabis industry has unfolded a plethora of economic and employment opportunities, with more than 430,000 individuals presently employed within the cannabis sector in the United States. However, despite this remarkable growth, our understanding of the potential occupational health hazards associated with cannabis production remains limited. The recent tragic death of a cannabis worker from occupational allergies and asthma has underscored the crucial need to understand the health risks associated with cannabis production; comprehensive health and safety programs need to be developed.
