Legal Dope

alexander jackson · 2025-02-04T05:19:29+0000

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 · 2025-02-05T05:27:33+0000

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 · 2025-02-05T05:28:47+0000

brianmoooore said:
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 · 2025-02-05T10:17:05+0000

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 · 2025-02-05T10:31:22+0000

alexander jackson said:
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 · 2025-02-05T10:45:21+0000

alexander jackson said:
we are part of GB.

The Isle of Man is not part of GB.

Tom256 · 2025-02-05T10:47:05+0000

Tom256 said:
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

alexander jackson · 2025-02-05T16:17:00+0000

brianmoooore said:
The Isle of Man is not part of GB.

Correct but it is British Isles.

mainline · 2025-02-05T18:21:20+0000

alexander jackson said:
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.

Is he making mistakes with his work.

Jock from the north · 2025-02-05T19:04:36+0000

alexander jackson said:
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.

I wouldnt worry where you stand ,your not smoking it .if he is smoking at work someone will click sooner or later the stuff stinks.just don't stand under him footing a ladder lol.lots of people take medication that can affect work but as long as its prescribed by a uk doctor and It dosnt affect you while working then I would see no need to notify supervisors bosses etc.unless your operating heavy machinery even then if your body is used to the medicine it may not be an issue.the leaflet in prescription would explain all

Tom256 · 2025-02-05T19:40:02+0000

It is asked where 'we' stand. Interesting.

Section 7 of the HSWA exists. Only a court can say if you have anything to worry about. If you are aware that a practice that presents a risk of harm exists (that is the measure) and ignore it... Your call.
Does this action affect competency for role - Section 16 EAWR

Employment contracts exist - read it.

Human impact - living with consequence of actions - always and your call.

Perhaps there are more options but an assurance of no consequence well I would not assure you of such.
As I said, your call.