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December 10, 2020

Cannabis Worker Safety In The Cannabis Industry

As technology and industry advancements extend the season for growers, workers spend more hours doing repetitive work that increases the risk of injury. With cannabis cultivation still federally illegal, knowledge of industry-wide regulations and best practices is lacking, said Alex Hearding, chief risk management officer for the National Cannabis Risk... more »

June 22, 2020

New Courses In Ergonomics Aim To Reduce Cannabis Workplace Injuries

The National Cannabis Risk Management Association (NCRMA) is releasing a collection of four courses in its NCRMAcademy that will focus on ergonomics and the prevention of workplace injuries in the cannabis industry. The courses will be presented by Alex Hearding, NCRMA's chief risk management officer, and Dr. Chris Hughes, a... more »