Webber Wentzel's Mining Sector Round Up 2024

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Testing for cannabis in the workplace

Important to ensure policies (and therefore testing) distinguish between testing for presence of cannabis or current, actual intoxication

"zero tolerance" against actual intoxication is still possible – but must be based on rational, justifiable, risk based assessments

Consider whether "zero tolerance" can be sustained or whether other statutory limits (e.g. National Road Traffic Act) can be applied

NB: ensure consistency with other intoxication rules, such as for alcohol.