Comments on: Research casts doubt on toxic drug crisis in construction: BCCSA /joc/news/ohs/2023/03/research-casts-doubt-on-toxic-drug-crisis-in-construction-bccsa Canada's construction news Sat, 11 Mar 2023 04:22:44 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 By: Bobbysteven lepp /joc/news/ohs/2023/03/research-casts-doubt-on-toxic-drug-crisis-in-construction-bccsa#comment-43769 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 04:22:44 +0000 /?p=289932#comment-43769 i have been in the operating engineers and the hiway / pipeline for 42 years
mostly in greater vancouver. i’m also owner of Ex-cell pipe inc and it bothers me a great deal being even slightly labeled of the accusations here.
The industry is very strict and i meet a lot of guys and gals in the sites. i’m in safety observation full time and very odd time i have proof of drug and alcohol abuse. i work with many of the major players and i’m not naive to this area.
So even this study is not accurate.
Considering the challenges we face,, it takes clear thinking and highly respected JSA ‘s and reports , & work plans collaborated effectively!! Our lives are trusted to coworker’s skills and protocols. 98% of us are professionals

Prudence for the /23 season ahead

]]> By: Bernie Noseworthy /joc/news/ohs/2023/03/research-casts-doubt-on-toxic-drug-crisis-in-construction-bccsa#comment-43765 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:04:40 +0000 /?p=289932#comment-43765 I don’t think the issue is hard drugs, I have seen it since cannabis has been legalized it is the go too for many. Problem is alcohol is easily detected but cannabis is much harder. Many trades people go to work high because of their habit, it is their normal. Construction is a competitive business and employers require not social workers so therefore don’t employ the same services of such. There should be mandatory testing in place by the safety officer on site to determine people from coming to work impaired. Your study side stepping issue.

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