MSQ
GCD
Ground Cannabis Dust
Medical Surveillance Questionnaire for Ground Cannabis Dust
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UNDERSTANDING THE REQUIREMENT
What is MSQ:GCD?
A specialized medical surveillance questionnaire designed to identify workers at risk from ground cannabis dust exposure and prevent occupational respiratory illness.
The Definition
A Medical Surveillance Questionnaire for cannabis workers exposed to ground cannabis dust, following OSHA's Hazard Alert Letter on a worker fatality.
The Purpose
To identify workers at risk from ground cannabis dust exposure before symptoms develop
Who Needs It
Cannabis cultivation, processing, and packaging workers exposed to inspirable cannabis dust
CANNABIS INDUSTRY RISK
The Challenge
How do cannabis employers protect workers when there are no established surveillance standards and limited specialized providers?
The lack of regulatory framework and specialized providers creates a complex landscape where employers must prove Hazard Alert Letter compliance without clear guidance.
Limited Options
Few specialized providers, no standards
Few specialized providers
Limited access to expertise
No standardized protocols
Inconsistent protection levels
University-only availability
Geographic and cost barriers
Manual assessment processes
Delays in worker protection
Lack of regulatory guidance
Uncertain compliance status
Proxima Solution
First-to-market digital cannabis dust surveillance
Expert-developed protocols
Nationally accessible expertise
Standardized assessment
Consistent worker protection
Digital platform access
No geographic limitations
Instant online completion
Immediate protection status
OSHA-aligned framework
Clear compliance pathway
INTELLIGENT SURVEILLANCE
The Answer
First-to-market digital cannabis dust surveillance platform
Our solution combines cannabis dust research co-authored by Dr. Martin with cutting-edge technology to deliver the only scalable, expert-reviewed digital medical surveillance for cannabis industry hazards.
Led by Dr. Bill Martin
Occupational Medicine Expert & Cannabis Industry Specialist
Our platform is medically directed by Dr. Bill Martin, an occupational medicine specialist with expertise in emerging workplace hazards including cannabis dust exposure.
Cannabis Research Leadership
Chief Medical Officer at Proxima & Global Medical Director for Fortune 500 companies
Duke University Division of Occupational & Environmental Medicine
US Navy Senior Medical Officer with expertise in occupational hazards
Dual MD/MBA with specialized training in Occupational & Environmental Medicine
Expert in medical surveillance for emerging workplace hazards
Cannabis industry occupational health specialist
Why Choose Proxima
Occupational Expertise
Built on Dr. Martin's occupational medicine expertise in emerging workplace hazards
Proactive Protection
Identify at-risk workers before symptoms develop
Regulatory Defense
Demonstrate due diligence for OSHA HAL compliance
Specialized Access
Overcome limited provider availability with digital platform
Worker Protection Value
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
OSHA Complexity
Following OSHA's Hazard Alert Letter on cannabis dust fatality, the regulatory landscape for cannabis employers has become maximally enforceable.
Emerging hazards with limited guidance create a complex landscape where employers must prove due diligence without established standards.
01Hazard Alert Letter Issued
OSHA issued a Hazard Alert Letter following a cannabis worker fatality, making failure to protect workers from ground cannabis dust maximally enforceable under the General Duty Clause.
Hazard Alert Letter Issued
OSHA issued a Hazard Alert Letter following a cannabis worker fatality, making failure to protect workers from ground cannabis dust maximally enforceable under the General Duty Clause.
Proxima Solution
Our specialized MSQ:GCD provides the proactive medical surveillance employers need to demonstrate due diligence and worker protection.
02OSHA General Duty Clause applies
Employers must provide a workplace "free from recognized hazards" that could cause death or serious physical harm, even without specific standards.
OSHA General Duty Clause applies
Employers must provide a workplace "free from recognized hazards" that could cause death or serious physical harm, even without specific standards.
Proxima Solution
MSQ:GCD surveillance helps employers identify and protect at-risk workers, demonstrating compliance with general duty obligations.
03Lack of Established Protocols
No standardized medical surveillance protocols exist specifically for ground cannabis dust exposure in occupational settings.
Lack of Established Protocols
No standardized medical surveillance protocols exist specifically for ground cannabis dust exposure in occupational settings.
Proxima Solution
Our questionnaire is developed based on occupational medicine best practices and Dr. Martin's cannabis dust research.
04Varying State Requirements
Cannabis regulations vary by state, with some requiring general worker safety measures but lacking specific dust exposure guidance.
Varying State Requirements
Cannabis regulations vary by state, with some requiring general worker safety measures but lacking specific dust exposure guidance.
Proxima Solution
Our paltform provides a proactive solution compliant with the OSHA HAL.
05Proof of Due Diligence
Employers must document efforts to identify and protect workers from occupational hazards to demonstrate regulatory compliance.
Proof of Due Diligence
Employers must document efforts to identify and protect workers from occupational hazards to demonstrate regulatory compliance.
Proxima Solution
Automated documentation and medical records provide comprehensive audit trails for regulatory inspections.
MEDICAL EXPERTISE
Physician-Level Assessment
Cannabis surveillance requires specialized expertise: 4-step physician-led assessment process
Each assessment demands cannabis industry knowledge, exposure evaluation expertise, and comprehensive health screening. Our platform brings this specialized medical expertise to every digital surveillance.
Dr. Bill Martin, Chief Medical Officer
Board-certified physician with specialized cannabis industry knowledge providing medical direction for ground cannabis dust surveillance, ensuring comprehensive worker protection.
Cannabis Exposure Assessment
Specialized knowledge of cannabis processing hazards and ground dust exposure risks in cultivation and manufacturing environments
OSHA Hazard Alert Response
Expert guidance on compliance with OSHA's Hazard Alert Letter requirements and respiratory protection requirements under General Duty Clause enforcement
Early Detection Protocol
Proactive surveillance methodology designed to identify at-risk workers before symptom progression to permanent respiratory disability
Specialized Cannabis Dust Assessment
MSQ:GCD incorporates established occupational medicine principles with cannabis industry-specific considerations.
Cannabis Industry Experience
Cannabis Dust Sensitivity
Environment & Protection
Susceptibility Factors
Medical Surveillance Records
Cannabis employers should maintain surveillance records to demonstrate due diligence in worker protection.
Medical surveillance records should be retained for duration of employment plus 30 years
Records demonstrate proactive worker protection in case of OSHA inspections
Employee access to their own surveillance records supports informed decision-making
Proper record-keeping supports legal defense of employer due diligence efforts