Pubdate: Thu, 30 Nov 2017 Source: Calgary Herald (CN AB) Copyright: 2017 Postmedia Network Contact: http://www.calgaryherald.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/66 Author: Larry Comeau Page: A17 POT USE LIKELY TO PLAGUE WORKPLACES Re: "Booze, drugs 'profound' woes, Suncor says," Nov. 28. There has been little concern expressed during its committee study by the Trudeau government, in its rush to legalize marijuana, about the real possibility of an increase in accidents in the workplace, once it becomes legal. Unlike alcohol, which is excreted from one's body in about 12 hours, THC remains in the system for many, many days. This means workers can show up on the job still partially stoned. There is also the real likelihood more workers will be using marijuana on the job, thereby placing themselves and co-workers at an increased risk of injury or death. I have been very surprised labour unions and companies have not been more vocal on this issue, as worker safety should be the top priority. I assume there will need to be much more drug testing in the workplace and marijuana education to keep workers safe. Larry Comeau, Ottawa - --- MAP posted-by: Matt