|
Department Information:
Policy 524.11.02 - Tobacco Product Usage
Adopted: March 26, 2008
Subject:
Tobacco Product Usage
Policy:
The use of tobacco or tobacco-like substances is prohibited on Fire District property, on emergency scenes, in department vehicles or at any official Fire District function.
Purpose:
To provide a clean and healthy environment for department members, employees, and the general public, and reduce the problems customarily associated with smoking and/or chewing of tobacco or tobacco-like products.
Scope:
All employees, members, and visitors on District premises.
Definition:
Tobacco use includes smoking and chewing tobacco or tobaccolike products.
Procedure:
All newly hired employees will be required to enter into a Tobacco Abstinence Agreement Form No. 524.11.02 as a condition of employment.
Employees who have previously entered into Tobacco Abstinence Agreement Form No. 524.11.02 are required to abstain from any form of tobacco use as a condition of employment.
These guidelines will not supersede any local or state laws, or any existing or future regulations established for fire, health, or safety reasons.
|
