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Drew Hinton, CSP, CHMM, EMT, Tyler Asher, PhD.

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This paper discusses organizational perspectives regarding the use and/or consumption of cannabidiol- (CBD) products containing up to 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). While cannabidiol has been around for decades, it has recently increased in popularity due to the various claims of health and wellness benefits by CBD manufacturers and distributors. However, due to a lack of federal regulations pertaining to over-the-counter (OTC) CBD products, many workers in the United States are unsure as to what may be involved with CBD products, particular while at work. This article reviews how well organizations across the United States have workplace policies and/or procedures specifically addressing CBD use and/or consumption. Based on the data, most organizations do not properly address CBD use and/or consumption by workers, potentially leading to misinformation from company officials, inaccurate training programs, and inaccurate disciplinary programs. This paper reviews various uncertainties and misinformation contained within company drug and/or substance abuse policies regarding how CBD-related products is treated in the workplace. Many companies across the United States have inaccurate workplace policies, which may lead to unfair enforcement and disciplinary action, restrictions that do not allow workers to use CBD products that do not contain any THC, and training programs that do not address the difference between CBD and marijuana. Index Terms— Cannabidiol, CBD, Workplace Safety

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