CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT, INC.

(CAP)

HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY AND PROCEDURE

NUMBER 84

SMOKE & TOBACCO-FREE WORKPLACE

 

 

Policy

 

1.      While CAP respects the individual preferences of smokers and non-smokers, our goals are to protect health and well-being and to provide a safe working environment. Therefore, CAP is a smoke & tobacco-free organization.

 

Procedure

 

1.      Smoking and chewing tobacco are not permitted at any time in a CAP program, vehicle, or building, whether owned or leased.

 

2.      Smoking and chewing tobacco are only permitted outdoors in designated areas.

 

3.      Smoking and chewing tobacco are permitted in designated areas of CAP’s residential programs.

 

4.      To protect your right to smoke or chew tobacco. Tobacco breaks may be taken at regular break times only. ie: regular morning and regular afternoon breaks, or during lunch breaks.

 

5.      Also, to protect your right to smoke or chew tobacco, use the receptacles provided to keep tobacco areas clean.

 

6.      This pertains to all forms of tobacco, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and chewing tobacco.

 

7.      The First-Level Supervisor needs to advise visitors of this Policy. 

 

8.      The First-Level Supervisor is responsible for posting signs at the entrance of each building to inform the public that this is a smoke & tobacco-free facility.  This sign is available from Human Resources.

 

NOTE:     CAP actively supports and assists employees and spouses who want to stop smoking or using tobacco.  Those interested in giving up tobacco use are encouraged to take advantage of CAP’s financial assistance (See the Smoking Cessation Assistance Program Policy Number 65). 

                       

             

 

           

Employee Receipt

 

I hereby acknowledge that I have received a copy of CAP’s revised Smoking & Tobacco Policy and understand it. I agree to abide by this policy and further understand that if I violate said policy, I will be subject to disciplinary action.

 

 

 

 

 

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Employee’s Signature                                          Immediate Supervisor Signature

 

 

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Printed Employee’s Name                                Date