“Safety-Sensitive” definition

[vickyp]

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I see a number of cases describing the distinction for handling marijuana in the work place between safety and non-safety sensitive positions. Do any AHJs provide a list of requirements or detailed description of what makes a job safety sensitive’ How can an organization be sure they are drawing the line properly to remain in compliance?

[vickyp]

#103017

Great Qs–and incredibly timely! The answer is NO and NO.

Standard Definition: There are a lot of experts out there, including some of our OHSI advisors, calling on the federal govt. to adopt a standardized definition of safety-sensitive positions. But unless and until that happens–and it probably will–the standard definition is something in the order of a position requiring a high degree of care and safety and which becomes highly dangerous when done by a person who’s impaired.
Official Lists: I’m aware of no Canadian jurisdiction that has compiled a list of safety-sensitive positions. But in the US, one agency has–Connecticut OSHA. The list is pretty comprehensive and I think you can rely on it. https://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/wgwkstnd/highrisk.htm
Hope that helps. Glenn

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