Boston.com
7 months agoHealth
A cannabis worker in Mass. died on the job from an asthma attack. It's the first reported case in U.S.
Advocates for safety in the marijuana industry are calling for more safeguards to protect workers and the public.
The first reported occupational asthma death in the U.S. cannabis industry has raised concerns about allergic diseases in the industry.
Evaluation of workers with new-onset or worsening asthma is crucial in cannabis facilities to prevent workplace deaths. [ more ]