Workplaces
Smoking cessation programmes have been found to be effective in a workplace environment, where encouragement from colleagues and supportive policy can help trigger attempts to quit amongst employees and their families.
Why promote smokefree in the workplace?
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Legislation requires that all workplaces maintain a smokefree environment throughout all indoor areas, and that designated smoking areas meet particular standards to ensure minimal harm to those working or taking a break in close proximity.
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Employees who smoke take up to 33% more sick leave than non smokers.
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A smoker taking four 10 minute breaks each day works a month less than a non smoker in the course of a year.
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Half of all people who smoke today, and continue to do so, will eventually be killed from a smoking related illness, and will die an average of 15 years earlier than they would if they were a non smoker.
How can workplaces help?
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Make all work vehicles smokefree.
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Provide tips for quitting smoking and staying smokefree.
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Encourage a positive attitude amongst employees by making public statements about your workplace's support for being smokefree.
There are many other ways to promote a smokefree workplace and workforce. For more information about smokefree workplaces, visit our WorkWell website where you can access free resources, tools and assistance.
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