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🔹 HSSE 2026 Workshop: Cannabis, Workplace Safety and Substance Abuse Testing in the Era of Decriminalization 🔹
Cannabis has been decriminalized—but what does that mean for employers? Join us for an important and practical HSSE Workshop exploring what employers need to know about cannabis, impairment, and workplace drug testing.
📅 October 27, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
📍 Hyatt Regency Trinidad
REGISTER - https://www.amchamtt.com/2026-hsse-workshops
Participants will explore:
🔹 The difference between decriminalization, legalization, workplace permission, and fitness for duty
🔹 How cannabis can affect attention, judgement, coordination, reaction time and decision-making
🔹 The difference between drug detection, recent use, and impairment
🔹 The strengths and limitations of urine THC testing
🔹 Approaches used by the DOT, FAA, and NDASA and their relevance to Trinidad & Tobago
🔹 How employers can review and modernize their Substance Abuse/Drug and Alcohol Policies
Presenters:
Dr. Wayne Ramgoolam – Managing Director & Occupational Health Specialist, Occumed Limited
Dr. Ishta Rampersad – Occupational Medicine Specialist & Director, Occumed Limited
Dr. Narendra Samlal – Occupational Health Physician, Occumed Limited
Dr. Ravi Bhagaloo – Occupational Health Physician, Emergency Medicine Physician, Occumed Limited
Whether you are responsible for HSSE, HR, Occupational Health, Legal, or Employee Relations, this workshop provides a framework for navigating the evolving workplace implications of cannabis decriminalization.
🔗 Learn more and register: https://www.amchamtt.com/2026-hsse-workshops
Special Thanks To Our SPONSORS:
Title Sponsor: Atlantic LNG Company of Trinidad and Tobago
Platinum Sponsors: bpTT Community Energy; Media22
Gold Sponsors: Nucor-Nu-Iron; Point Lisas Nitrogen Limited
Coffee Break Sponsors: Artemis Energy Limited; BLISS Ltd; Tucker Energy Services Limited; Computer Technologies & Services Limited
Transportation Partner: Southern Sales & Service