The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises companies on developing marijuana policies, reported Marijuana moment.

The CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a research agency focused on studying worker safety and health, has issued a report warns of the risks of driving under the influence of alcohol THC.

“The use of marijuana in the United States is increasing as more states legalize its medical and recreational use. Management of motor vehicle accident risks associated with marijuana impairments is important because marijuana affects a driver’s cognitive abilities. Aside from alcohol, marijuana is commonly found in post-crash tests. This substance must be considered as part of any motor vehicle safety program in the workplace.” specified The report added a statement that THC is psychoactive and can “impair coordination, distort perception and cause memory loss and problem-solving difficulties,” which could result in slow reaction times when driving.

The report found that despite some unanswered questions about marijuana’s role in accident risk, “workers under the influence of marijuana do not have the skills needed to drive safely.” The agency warned that increasing cannabis use in the workplace should be addressed Motor vehicle safety programs concluded the report.

Best practices for employers:

The report urges companies to develop a comprehensive marijuana policy that takes into account the applicable laws in each state and recognizes that “a zero-tolerance policy on marijuana may not be possible.” However, there is room for improvement when it comes to best marijuana guidelines.

Best practices recommended by the CDC include prohibiting workers from using marijuana in any form while on the job and from being under the influence when reporting for work. It is also recommended to work with a lawyer to review the company policy and outline the “specifics”…