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Drugs a Kronic problem for mine owners

THE detection of synthetic drug Kronic on minesites has prompted New South Wales mine safety operations director Rob Regan to remind coal mining companies that state legislation makes it their responsibility to ensure drugs are not affecting any employee’s performance in the workplace.

Lau Caruana

Drugs a Kronic problem for mine owners

The synthetic cannabinoid was detected in as many as one in 10 Western Australian miners last year, prompting NSW and Queensland mines to also begin testing workers, according to NSW Trade and Investment...

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