The Evolution of Cannabis in the Workplace – Trends & Testing Updates for 2022 - Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler

Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler, Chief Medical Review Officer at DriverCheck and Addiction Medicine Physician, is an esteemed expert in the field of substance use in the workplace as well as alcohol and drug testing for safety-sensitive workplaces.

Watch this informative presentation to learn about the latest developments regarding the use of cannabis in the workplace.

Dr. Snider-Adler will examine the most recent Canadian statistics on cannabis use in the workplace, clarify the key differences between CBD and THC, review current information on THC testing, and provide the latest updates on the use of oral fluid POCT in the workplace.

This presentation will help equip you with the knowledge you need to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of cannabis in the workplace.

Join us at our next event! For more information about the Fitness for Duty Summit (FFDS), click here.

Changing the Way the Trucking Industry Thinks About Drivers' Health | Living Your Best Life

Dr. Mark Manera, Physical Therapist, and Founder/CEO of The Trucking Fitness Company, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of truck drivers’ health and wellness, and how as an industry "your career doesn't have to define your health".

Mark has seen firsthand what a lifetime of trucking can do to a person’s body while rehabbing drivers in a physical therapy clinic. From this experience, he created a coaching experience that helps drivers exercise and eat healthier anywhere they drive! Learn how small changes can go a long way, and the importance to celebrate wins along your journey, while creating simple healthy habits and routines.

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Thinking Mind, Working Mind, Aware Mind | Living Your Best Life

What part of your mind do you operate out of? Do you spend your energy on self-doubt, regret and worrying that keeps you up at night? In this episode we discuss the 3 levels of mind and operating out of your Aware Mind, where trust in self is high, and thought is clear.

In this new series Jeremy Thiel, Senior Manager – Marketing, Ideas & Education at DriverCheck sits down with Jonathan Creaghan, President of TotalLeader Solutions to discuss living to your full potential.

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Meet the Speaker - Melissa Roth, Partner, Gowling WLG

Learn about duty to accommodate and medicinal cannabis use in safety-sensitive occupations. About this event As an employer, do you know the appropriate course of action to take when an employee has disclosed their authorization to use medicinal cannabis?

This is a complex topic that involves a variety of considerations.

In this free webinar, you will learn from an Employment Labour Lawyer, an Addiction Medicine Specialist, and Occupational Physician, as they explore a recent Labour Board Arbitrator's ruling that an employer had a responsibility to try and accommodate an aircraft maintenance engineer, even though the air ambulance service provider had a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to cannabis.

  • The goal of this educational session is to provide you with knowledge and guidance on the considerations that should be taken as an employer when employees disclose medicinal cannabis use.

    When: Wednesday, March 30 from 11am - 12pm EST Discussion points will include:

    • What should an employer consider when building an Alcohol and Drug policy?

    • What does “zero tolerance” mean, and when is it appropriate?

    • What does “Duty to Accommodate” mean?

    • What should an employer do once an employee has disclosed their authorization to use medicinal cannabis?

    • How long is someone impaired by cannabis?

    • Learn the differences between CBD and THC

    • Is cannabis a suitable treatment for anxiety?

Business Considerations & Workplace Safety During the Pandemic Webinar

** This session was recorded on Feb 24, 2022. **

Join us as Dr. Jonathan W. Davids, Corporate Medical Director of DriverCheck, presents a webinar on COVID-19 and workplace safety.

  • This educational session is 45 minutes with 15 minutes for Q&A.

    Topics covered include:

    • The past, present, and future state of the global pandemic and the impact on workplaces

    • Update on Omicron variant

    • Rapid antigen testing and how this can keep your employees and workplace safe

    • Vaccination recommendations for workers

    • Effectiveness, safety and boosters

    • Dispelling myths

    In lieu of an attendance fee, we ask that you consider donating to the Canadian Cancer Society.

    All proceeds go directly to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Connor Page speaks to CityNews 680 about COVIDdetect platform and Covid-19 rapid antigen tests

Recently, Connor Page, VP of Strategy for COVIDdetect by DriverCheck, spoke with Kris McCusker, Business editor & radio reporter at City News Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver about the COVIDdetect platform and at-home rapid antigen testing.

“COVIDdetect is a web-based management software that enables companies to implement, monitor and manage, at-home rapid antigen testing programs…we believe that at home testing will be part of everyone’s medicine cabinet moving forward”.

Are You in the Game or in the Stands? | Living Your Best Life

In this new series Jeremy Thiel, Senior Manager – Marketing, Ideas & Education at DriverCheck sits down with Jonathan Creaghan, President of TotalLeader Solutions to discuss living to your full potential.

In this episode, we discuss emotional reactions versus strategic responses. Understanding and being aware of where you exert your energy, both mentally and physically, will empower you to live your best life.

TotalLeaders Solutions: https://totalleadersolutions.com/about-totalleader-solutions-inc/

The Story of DriverCheck

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of DriverCheck’s founder, Dr. Chris Page. Chris passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home, on Friday, July 16, 2021, in his 76th year.

Though we are deeply saddened by his early departure, we take some comfort in knowing that Chris lived a full and meaningful life. Many of you may know him as the founder of DriverCheck, but he started his career as a physician. A wonderful physician. Few could match his clinical skills and ability to connect with a patient. His humility and ability to see everyone as a person, no matter what walk of life, endeared him to his patients. When people called him “Dr. Page”, he’d politely respond with, “It’s just Chris”.

  • Chris was also an entrepreneur. He was involved in starting multiple businesses and medical practices, including urgent care clinics in Kitchener-Waterloo and drug rehabilitation clinics. His most successful venture was DriverCheck, which he built on pure passion and determination, always finding the yes in the no and fueling himself with infectious optimism. No matter how successful his ventures were, he always said “It’s just a good start”. His thirst for life and growth was evident and inspiring.

    This year, DriverCheck celebrates 25 years in business, and with that, we would like our clients to join us in celebrating our journey together and the life of our incredible founder. A visionary and rebel against the odds.

Take Control | 2021 Fitness for Duty Summit

#FFDS2021 #TakeControl This year’s theme is Take Control. Our hope is to empower employers to implement effective methods to regain safety and control of the workplace. Take Control serves as a powerful message for employers and emphasizing that control is within your reach.

Our goal is to have attendees leave the sessions inspired, motivated, and prepared to make positive changes in their workplace. The objective is to provide attendees with knowledge, insight, and action items to address workplace challenges to promote a healthy and safe work environment for their staff and the general public, from both a physical and mental health perspective.

Mark your calendars and save the date for October 5-6!

There will be two days of virtual learning with at least three events scheduled per day. Agenda and speaker details will be announced in the near future!

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2021-fitness-for-duty-summit-tickets-157267054995 We hope you can join us this October to discuss Fitness for Duty, learn from leading industry experts, and most importantly, empower you to Take Control of safety in your workplace.

2020 Fitness for Duty Summit Recap Video

Four weeks ago we held the biggest virtual conference in DC history. The 2020 Fitness for Duty Summit, was a four-day event, with a big mission: to Inspire Change in the workplace.

For those who were able to attend, we hope you enjoyed the event and walked away with valuable information to share with your leadership and staff.

To commemorate this historic summit, here's a fancy 3-minute recap:

Fitness for Duty Summit | Speaker Spotlight | Meet Hari Chettiar

#FFDS2020 #INSPIRECHANGE #TAKECONTROL

More about Hari's talk:

Tune into Yourself: Navigating through Chaotic Times at Work and Home

Hari Chettiar (M.C., R.P.), MindCentre

• The role of self-awareness in maintaining a work/life balance.

• Three gauges to monitor relational distress, connection needs, and workload.

• The power of attending to our attachment needs.

• Practical strategies to foster a culture of connectedness in the workplace.

Learn more: https://www.drivercheck.ca/fitness-for-duty-summit

Fitness for Duty Summit | Speaker Spotlight | Dr. Geoffrey Soloway

#FFDS2020 #INSPIRECHANGE #TAKECONTROL

More about Geoffrey's talk:

MINDFULNESS-IN-ACTION: INSPIRING CHANGE AND RESILIENCE

Geoffrey Soloway, PhD, MindWell

• What mindfulness is (and what it isn’t!)

• The science of mindfulness and the brain

• The application and ROI of mindfulness in the workplace

• Learn Take 5, a tool you can use to flip the switch from mindless to mindful

• Case Study implementing mindfulness in the workplace

Learn more: https://www.drivercheck.ca/fitness-for-duty-summit