Former Cannabis Worker Receives Federal Grant to Study Workplace Air Quality

A University of Colorado Boulder researcher who previously worked in cannabis cultivation has received federal funding to investigate air quality hazards in indoor growing facilities. The study responds to documented cases of at least two cannabis workers who died from occupational asthma linked to workplace exposure. The research will measure airborne particles, mold spores, and other contaminants within cultivation facilities to identify health risks. This investigation is critical for establishing workplace safety standards in the rapidly expanding cannabis industry and protecting worker respiratory health. Findings may inform regulatory frameworks and protective measures for cannabis cultivation workers across legal markets.