Benefits of a Tobacco-Free Workplace

For Employers

• A tobacco-free environment helps create a safe and healthy workplace.
• Direct healthcare costs to the company may be reduced.
• It may be possible to negotiate lower health, life, and disability coverage as employee tobacco use is reduced.
• The risk of fires is lower.
• Managers are relieved when a process for dealing with tobacco use in the workplace is clearly defined.
• Absenteeism is lower due to smoking-related illnesses.
• Maintenance costs go down when smoke, matches and cigarette butts are eliminated in facilities.
• Office equipment, carpets and furniture last longer.

For Employees

• A tobacco-free environment helps create a safe and healthy workplace.
• A well-planned and carefully implemented effort by the employer to address the effects of tobacco use on employee health and the health of their families shows the company cares.
• Workers who are bothered by second-hand smoke will not be exposed to it at the worksite.
• Smokers appreciate a clear company policy about smoking at work.

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