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Protection of workers during remediation of marijuana grow operations

Description

This document provides guidance to Alberta employers and workers to help ensure the protection of workers during remediation activities for safe re-occupancy of former marijuana grow operations (MGO). It is important to distinguish between the hazards associated with an “active” MGO and those with a “shut-down” MGO. An active MGO is an illegal activity which may present additional safety hazards. Once shut down, these risks no longer apply, but other hazards may be present. This document only considers the hazards that remain once the MGO has been dismantled, criminal activity has stopped and related materials (plants and bulk chemicals) have been removed. This document is intended to assist employers and workers in identifying and understanding the hazards that may be involved in the remediation of these operations. It is not intended to provide step-by-step procedures for remediation professionals and homeowners.

Updated

December 1, 2014

Tags
OHS OHS bulletins Occupational Health and Safety biological hazards marijuana marijuana grow operations

Title and publication information

Type
Fact Sheet
Alternative Title

BH020 - Biological hazards

Extent

13 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Publisher

Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour (2013-2016)

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Resource Dates

Date Created

2014-12-01

Date Added

2016-05-17T17:16:14.025446

Date Modified

2014-12-01

Date Issued

2014-12-01

Identifiers

Local Identifier

BH020

Usage / Licence

Contact

Contact Other

Province-Wide Contact Centre Edmonton & surrounding area: 780-415-8690 Throughout Alberta: 1-866-415-8690 Deaf or hearing impaired: In Edmonton: 780-427-9999 or 1-800-232-7215 throughout Alberta