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New resource outlines employers’ health and safety requirements in the cannabis processing and extraction industry

Published on: March 02, 2023

Knowing the risks in your cannabis processing and extraction operation is part of ensuring the health and safety of workers.

Health and safety in cannabis processing and extraction helps employers understand their responsibilities for managing health and safety risks in their workplaces. It describes common hazards associated with cannabis processing and extraction, and how to assess associated risks. The resource discusses how to follow the hierarchy of controls to implement measures to control risk and describes engineering controls such as pressure-relief safety devices and explosion or fire containment.

For related information, visit our Cannabis cultivation & processing page.