Hazard Recognition and Control for the Emerging North American Cannabis Industry

This webinar demystifies the cannabis sector by breaking down its core segments - cultivation, manufacturing, transportation, and retail - and analyzing the most hazardous activities and frequent exposures within each.

Participants will explore evidence-based control strategies tailored to cannabis operations, including job hazard analyses, PPE assessments, and workforce health protocols. Presenters will also examine current injury and illness trends, regulatory citations, and the patchwork of laws and standards shaping occupational health and safety in this space.

Led by Certified Industrial Hygienists with deep experience in cannabis-related H&S programs, this session offers practical insights and a dedicated Q&A to support professionals in applying strategic health and safety approaches to a rapidly evolving industry.

Learning Objectives

After this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify key workplace hazards across cannabis industry segments, including cultivation, harvesting, processing, and retail environments.

• Outline control strategies and safety program components relevant to cannabis operations, such as JHAs, PPE evaluations, and pre-employment health screenings.

• Analyze the current legal landscape of cannabis in North America and its implications for H&S regulation, enforcement, and exposure research.

• Discuss common regulatory citations and recent injury/illness trends to inform proactive risk mitigation strategies.

Find out more and register on the AIHA event page.