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Smoke-free office policy

Policy brief & purpose

This policy explains what are the accepted conditions for smoking in the surroundings of the office.

Scope

This policy applies to all employees. Our employees who smoke need to follow this policy so they will:

  • Protect non-smokers from second-hand smoking
  • Avoid setting off alarms and smoke detectors
  • Preserve an image of a clean workplace
  • Avoid fires from discarded cigarettes

We’ll follow any legal guidelines regarding indoor smoking.

Policy Elements

Our policy refers to all tobacco products. As a general rule, smoking is prohibited indoors at any time. This rules refers to:

  • Working areas
  • Hallways
  • Staircases
  • Restrooms
  • Kitchen and Cafeterias

Procedure

We permit smoking during breaks at:

  • Balconies
  • Any outer premises including yards and sidewalks outside of our building.

If you smoke you must:

  • Extinguish their cigarettes and discard them only in appropriate ashtrays.
  • Avoid smoking near flammable objects and areas.

Policy Violation

In case the employee does not follow this policy, the following actions will be taken:

  • Disciplinary action and suspension of the benefit if a minor violation
  • Corrective Action Plan (CAP): if a severe violation.