Responsible Office: Risk Management Approved By: President's Council Approved Date: 11/1/2011 Effective Date: 12/8/2017 Category: Institutional Description/Purpose: Smoking Policy Scope: Faculty, staff, students and visitors to campus. Details: There is extensive data within the scientific community that illustrates the harmful effects of secondhand smoke on non-smokers. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency has classified second-hand smoke as a Class A carcinogen, a classification reserved for the most lethal environmental hazards, such as asbestos, benzene, formaldehyde and radon. Research has linked secondhand smoke to lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, middle ear infections, and nasal and eye irritation. The use of tobacco products is the leading cause of preventable illness and early death. Saint Francis University strives to provide a safe and healthy environment for all students, employees, and visitors. In an effort to promote a healthy, comfortable and productive work environment for the employees and students, the University is a smoke-free workplace. Smoking in any form, including electronic cigarettes/smoking devices, is prohibited inside all university-owned or leased buildings including both residential and non-residential buildings and all recognized student housing. In addition, smoking is prohibited in any university-owned or rented vehicles. Individuals who choose to smoke must smoke outside and must stand at least 20 feet away from any campus building. Anyone who does not comply may be asked to leave campus. For employees, the enforcement of this policy will rest with the individual supervisor in consultation with the Director of Human Resources or University Police Captain. For students, enforcement of this policy will rest with the Office of Residence Life. Violations of this policy will result in disciplinary action consistent with current personnel policies and practices for employees and students. Visitors to Saint Francis University campus are expected to comply with this Smoking Policy and all employees are asked to assist in making visitors aware of the policy in their area. Information about smoking cessation is available through the Human Resources Office.
Approved 1994, Revised 2011, Revised 2017 |