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Cannabis Industry


Cannabis Dust Exposure: What Minnesota Micro-Business Owners Must Know to Stay MNOSHA Compliant
Cannabis dust: One fatality, documented regulations, and a compliance checklist that could save your business and your employees' lives.

Cathy Hovde
2 days ago4 min read


NAVIGATING MN’S EMPLOYEE RIGHT-TO-KNOW IN THE CANNABIS GARDEN
If you are operating a cannabis business in Minnesota, you probably know you need a "Safety Data Sheet binder", but simply having a binder on a shelf isn't enough to stay compliant.

Cathy Hovde
Apr 163 min read


Beat the Heat: A Common-Sense Guide for MN Cannabis Industry
Spring is in the air, and summer is just around the corner. For Minnesota cannabis operators, this change in season means it's time to start planning for heat illness prevention.

Cathy Hovde
Mar 314 min read


Predictable by Design: Strains and Sprains in Cannabis
In cultivation and manufacturing environments, strains and sprains are the most predictable injuries, and they’re also the most overlooked.

Cathy Hovde
Mar 193 min read


What are the Core Emergency-Response Practices for the Cannabis Industry?
A strong emergency-response plan is one of the most important, and most overlooked, foundations of a safe cannabis operation. Whether you’re running a cultivation facility, a processing lab, or a retail dispensary, planning ahead protects workers, preserves product, and keeps you aligned with requirements.

Cathy Hovde
Mar 53 min read


What does OSHA Require and why do different Respirators matter for the Cannabis Industry?
Cannabis cultivation and processing generate airborne hazards that make respiratory protection a critical part of workplace safety. Cannabis dust, mold spores, terpenes, and chemical vapors can all trigger respiratory irritation, asthma-like symptoms, or sensitization. OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134 , applies whenever respirators are required to protect workers from these hazards. An issue in the cannabis industry is confusion over dust masks , N95 r

Cathy Hovde
Feb 174 min read


What are the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements for Minnesota's Cannabis Industry?
Ensuring worker safety in cannabis cultivation, processing, and retail settings goes beyond best intentions . I t demands strict adherence to OSHA’s PPE standards and an informed awareness of the specific hazards present in these environments. Here are the essential responsibilities for employers: what must be provided, documented, and taught to maintain compliance and protect employees. To help you develop a thorough, hazard-based PPE program, the following guidance organ

Cathy Hovde
Jan 143 min read


Minnesota Right-to-Know Requirements: What the Cannabis Industry Needs to Know
As Minnesota’s cannabis industry continues to expand, employers are navigating a regulatory landscape that blends traditional workplace safety rules with the unique hazards of cannabis cultivation, processing, and retail operations.

Cathy Hovde
Jan 82 min read


What are the Most Common OSHA Citations in Minnesota's Cannabis Industry?
With the expansion of cannabis industries across cultivation, extraction, distribution, and retail, states such as Michigan have developed OSHA emphasis programs specifically for the cannabis sector. While the industry feels new, the violations showing up are the same ones OSHA cites across general industry year after year: Hazard Communication, PPE, electrical safety, and emergency preparedness. The following are some of the specific OSHA regulations that are impacting the C

Cathy Hovde
Dec 16, 20252 min read


Which OCM Requirements Promote Safe Work in Minnesota’s Cannabis Industry?
To find out more about how Resilient EHS can support you, check out our Solutions page or our Cannabis Industry Solutions page.

Cathy Hovde
Dec 10, 20252 min read
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