David Bainbridge

Medical cannabis is becoming more common across the United Kingdom. More people are now legally prescribed cannabis-based medicines for conditions such as chronic pain, anxiety, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. With this comes a new challenge for employers. What happens if an employee takes a drug test and tests positive for THC? · Should they be disciplined? · Should they be removed from work? · Should they be supported? The answer to this is simple. A positive result does...

Many companies invest in drug and alcohol testing . But testing alone does not solve the real problem. The real issue businesses must manage is workplace impairment , whether someone is safe and fit to work right now . Understanding impairment, and knowing what to do when it happens, is where training becomes essential . What Is Workplace Impairment? Workplace impairment means a person’s ability to do their job safely has been reduced. This could be caused by: Alcohol Drugs Prescription...

Medical cannabis is legal in the UK when prescribed by a specialist doctor. That is a fact. But here is another fact that often gets missed: Legal does not automatically mean safe for work. As employers, we have a duty to balance two things properly: Supporting employees who have legitimate medical needs Protecting the safety of the individual, their colleagues, and the business This is where a structured, fair, and legally sound medical risk assessment becomes essential. First Principle:...