MODEL VOLUNTARY COMPREHENSIVE NONSMOKING POLICY
FOR BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS
RESPONSIBILITY:
( Insert Name of company or organization ) employees,
students, visitors, clients, customers, are responsible for complying
with the following nonsmoking policies.
DEFINITION:
‘Smoke or smoking’ refers to the carrying or smoking
of any kind of lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, or any other lighted
smoking product or equipment.
ENCLOSED LOCATIONS:
Buildings
In accordance with California State Law (Labor Code 6404.5) smoking
is prohibited in all enclosed buildings, owned or leased by (
company or organization name ).
Motor Vehicles Smoking is prohibited in all
motor vehicles, owned or leased by ( company or organization
name ).
OUTDOOR LOCATIONS:
Designation
All property owners – individuals and
companies - -have a legal right to eliminate smoking entirely
on their property (indoors and outdoors) or to limit smoking to
designated outdoor areas only.
Outdoor smoking Sample Policy
Outdoor smoking is prohibited within 20 feet of all
building openings including doorways, air or ventilation intake
systems, entry ways, windows, and 20 feet from any outdoor work
area. And/Or Smoking is allowed in designated outdoor areas only.
Disposing of Smoking Refuse
Smoking refuse, such as cigarette butts, burnt tobacco
etc. are to be disposed of in ash urns or other containers specifically
designated for such disposal. And/Or Smoking refuse is not to
be disposed of in trash cans.
Other Requirements
Outdoor locations may also be regulated by fire code,
State and local laws, ordinance, or other regulations.
COMPLIANCE:
Visitors, clients or customers will be asked to refrain from smoking
and will be respectfully informed of the company's/organization's
clean air policy. Any employee or staff member who violates the
smoking policy may be subject to disciplinary action by managers
or administrators. Please Note: Intentional violation of state or
local law regarding smoking may result in a civil fine from local
authorities.
SMOKING CESSATION:
All employees and members of the public who are interested in
quitting smoking are urged to contact the California Smokers’
Helpline at 1-800-7NOBUTTS or call the American Lung Association
Freedom From Smoking Program at 1-800-LUNGUSA.
RESPECT
5495 Carlson Drive, Suite ‘D’ Sacramento,
California 95819
Phone: (916) 739-8925 Fax: (916) 739-8927
E-Mail:
respect@jps.net
(A Statewide
Project of the American Lung Association of the East Bay)
Grant Number 04-35307 with the
California Dept .of Health Services, Tobacco Control Section rev.9/02 |
