Federal OSHA Experts Discuss Safety Strategies To Protect Cannabis Industry Workers Whose Exposure Is Greater Than In Recreational Setting
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Federal OSHA experts emphasized the need for safety strategies in the cannabis industry following the first occupational-related cannabis death in Massachusetts. Trulieve (OTCQX:TCNNF) faced a lawsuit after an employee died from asthma exacerbated by workplace exposure. OSHA's webinar highlighted the importance of industry involvement in training and reporting symptoms of occupational allergy. Despite cannabis being federally illegal, OSHA standards still apply to employers in the industry, stressing the need for marking hazardous chemicals and establishing robust health and safety standards.

April 22, 2024 | 3:59 pm
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Trulieve faces legal and reputational challenges following a lawsuit for wrongful death and negligence after an employee's asthma-related death, highlighting the need for improved workplace safety in the cannabis industry.
The lawsuit against Trulieve for wrongful death and negligence, combined with the call for improved safety standards in the cannabis industry, could negatively impact Trulieve's stock in the short term due to potential legal costs, reputational damage, and the possibility of increased regulatory scrutiny.
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