Medical evidence clearly indicates that smoking is harmful to the health of smokers and that
prolonged exposure to second hand smoke may seriously threaten the health of nonsmokers.
LOYOLA believes in the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle in order to achieve the
benefits of a better quality of life. In an effort to promote a healthful work environment, smoking
and the use of tobacco products is prohibited in all LOYOLA workplace facilities and vehicles.
The only designated smoking area at LOYOLA is outdoors. No one may smoke along any pathway
or walkway leading to the entrance of the facility. Employees may smoke in their personal vehicles
but the smoke and tobacco products must be completely contained within the vehicle. Employees
and visitors must not be subjected to smoke in order to reach their vehicle or any other destination
on the Company premises.
Smokers and users of tobacco products must dispose of the remains in the proper containers.
Individuals who smoke are expected to comply with the existing policy regarding breaks. Refer to
Policy Number III-3: Break and Meal Period.
Visitors and temporary staff are expected to abide by the terms of this policy.
Smoking Cessation Program
LOYOLA offers its employees the opportunity to participate in a Smoking Cessation Program.
Those who participate will qualify for a health insurance premium discount. Smokers who wish to
quit smoking are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department for information on the
Smoking Cessation Program available to them.
All employees share in the responsibility for adherence to and enforcement of this policy. Failure
to abide by this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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