Legal Dope

[alexander jackson]

Folks, A collegue of mine has started a legal prescription on weed, he is able to smoke it without fear of prosecution as it it is medicinal. He tells me that it is good stuff . Now he is not letting management know he is on it and I now have concerns as to his work abilities, concentration and all that, as a spark its dangerous enough going into a mains board etc, etc. Where do we, I stand on such matters.
Many thanks.

 

[alexander jackson]

He tells me he gets the same result as 'street' cannibis, I deduce from that he is a regular user anyway but this gives him carte-blanche to use it legally.

 

[alexander jackson]

Your link is to events in the Isle of Man. This island is not part of the UK.

Regardless its about the use not the geographical location, we all did the same exams and AM2 and use the BS 7671 regs and we are part of GB.

 

[Pretty Mouth]

Perhaps you should talk to your colleague, in a professional way, and with an open mind. Ask him about his medical condition, how it affects his life, and how his medication helps him. Express your concerns about any potential side effects of his medication.

Also consider doing some research on the use of cannabis medically. There will be plenty of information on the internet, including forums where you can ask the opinions of others in his situation.

 

[Tom256]

Folks, A collegue of mine has started a legal prescription on weed, he is able to smoke it without fear of prosecution as it it is medicinal. He tells me that it is good stuff . Now he is not letting management know he is on it and I now have concerns as to his work abilities, concentration and all that, as a spark its dangerous enough going into a mains board etc, etc. Where do we, I stand on such matters.
Many thanks.

How do you stand? Well, here is the position. You have no 'Plausable Deniability' and this places you firmly in the chain of liability should an incident occur that a court or other legislative body should find to be related to this substance intake. The Health & Safety at Work Act is no longer your friend.

You have voiced your concerns as such you have concerns and as such I do wonder what response you would prefer. After all, social platforms do allow a person to select the response most in keeping with any pre-held bias.

So, you have no plausable deniability, your collegue has placed you in the chain of liability. Should an incident occur only a court can then decide the cost to you of the liability you now most certainly hold.

Further: Your Employer may have strict policies on such matters and perhaps they may argue by not bringing this to their notice [Dear Sir please refer to my previous comments on the matter of deniability] you placed customers, the public and the business at grave risk. A possible gross misconduct incident.

 

[brianmoooore]

we are part of GB.

The Isle of Man is not part of GB.

 

[Tom256]

How do you stand? Well, here is the position. You have no 'Plausable Deniability' and this places you firmly in the chain of liability should an incident occur that a court or other legislative body should find to be related to this substance intake. The Health & Safety at Work Act is no longer your friend.

You have voiced your concerns as such you have concerns and as such I do wonder what response you would prefer. After all, social platforms do allow a person to select the response most in keeping with any pre-held bias.

So, you have no plausable deniability, your collegue has placed you in the chain of liability. Should an incident occur only a court can then decide the cost to you of the liability you now most certainly hold.

Further: Your Employer may have strict policies on such matters and perhaps they may argue by not bringing this to their notice [Dear Sir please refer to my previous comments on the matter of deniability] you placed customers, the public and the business at grave risk. A possible gross misconduct incident.

p.s. Have a nice day