Support a safer, more informed workplace with our comprehensive Online Cannabis in the Workplace Awareness Training course.

As cannabis legislation continues to evolve across Canada, employers and employees must understand how cannabis use can impact workplace safety, productivity, compliance, and overall well-being.

This course is designed to help organizations navigate the legal, operational, and safety considerations surrounding cannabis in professional environments.

Participants will gain practical knowledge on workplace policies, impairment awareness, employee responsibilities, and creating a respectful, safety-focused workplace culture.

Course Highlights

Understanding Cannabis Legislation

Explore the current legal framework surrounding cannabis use, possession, and medical accommodation in Canada, and understand how these regulations may affect workplace policies and responsibilities.

Workplace Policies & Compliance

Learn how effective workplace cannabis policies help support safety, productivity, and compliance with occupational health and safety standards and company expectations.

Cannabis Use & Workplace Impairment

Understand how cannabis may affect judgment, coordination, reaction time, and overall workplace performance. Learn how impairment can impact workplace safety, particularly in safety-sensitive environments.

Employee Education & Responsibility

Help employees make informed decisions by increasing awareness of workplace expectations, personal responsibility, and the importance of reporting to work fit for duty.

Accommodation & Employee Support

Gain insight into handling accommodation requests related to medical cannabis use while balancing employee rights with workplace safety obligations.

Communication & Workplace Culture

Discover strategies for communicating workplace expectations clearly, addressing concerns respectfully, and promoting a positive culture built on safety, accountability, and collaboration.

Who Should Take This Course?

This training is ideal for:

• Employers and business owners
• Human resources professionals
• Managers and supervisors
• Safety coordinators and compliance teams
• Joint health and safety committee members
• Employees in safety-sensitive roles
• Workers across all industries and experience levels

Flexible Online Learning

This fully online, self-paced course allows participants to complete training on their own schedule. Interactive modules, quizzes, workplace scenarios, and practical examples provide an engaging and effective learning experience.

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Canadian Red Cross certificate recognizing their understanding of cannabis awareness, workplace safety considerations, and employer and employee responsibilities.

As workplace expectations and legislation continue to evolve, organizations need clear policies, informed employees, and proactive safety practices.

Cannabis awareness training helps reduce risk, improve communication, and support safer, more productive workplaces.

Enroll today and equip your team with the knowledge needed to navigate cannabis-related workplace considerations with confidence and professionalism.

Because informed employees and strong workplace policies help create safer workplaces for everyone.