Author(s) :

Drew Hinton, Tyler Asher.

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Abstract :

This paper evaluates the perceived workplace safety implications and negative impacts associated with 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 various workplace issues associated with CBD use and/or consumption, the perception of worst-case scenarios, and the overall understanding of CBD’s chemical properties and characteristics. Based on the data, many people have mixed feelings and levels of understanding when it comes to CBD in the workplace – some saying that it’s completely safe to use, whereas others feel that employers should be more conservative and implement restrictions. This paper will differentiate between what is perceived by the surveyed population versus what actually occurs when a person uses and/or consumes CBD-related products. Index Terms— Cannabidiol, CBD, Workplace Safety

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