FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY

SMOKING Policy

Authority:                   Chancellor, Office of State Personnel, Federal/State law

Category:                   General University Policies

Applies to:                All Faculty and Staff    

History:                       Issued – 03/21/01

Related Policies:       Office of State Personnel Policies on Smoking in the Workplace

Contact for Info:        The Office of Human Resources (910) 672-2889

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INTRODUCTION

To fulfill the University's responsibility to provide a university environment that is free from the recognized health hazard of smoking.

According to the Surgeon General "cigarette smoking is the chief, single avoidable cause of death in our society".  Cigarette smoking is casually linked to coronary heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and cancers of many other body organs.  The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a report which stated that "Passive Smoking" (involuntary smoking or sidestream smoking) by non-smokers is casually linked to the same diseases suffered by smokers.  Based on reports from the Surgeon General and the EPA, employees have expressed concerns and noted the responsibility and need to protect the health and safety of faculty, staff, students and visitors.

POLICY STATEMENT

Environmental tobacco smoke in the workplace has been and continues to be a difficult issue, however, it is hoped that this smoking regulation will enforce a smoke free university environment.

REGULATION

*Smoking is prohibited in all academic, administrative or auxiliary buildings.

*Smoking is prohibited in any state owned vehicle.

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