Tobacco Free Campuses, developing policies and plans.

1. Tobacco-Free Campuses: Tobacco Cessation Programs at Work Marci Nelson, BS, CHES Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Utah Department of Health [email_address] (801) 538-7002

16. #1 Form a Policy Work Group Determine the types and numbers of managers and employees that are optimal for your company to develop the tobacco-free policy.

17. #2 Involve Union Representatives If Needed Developing a tobacco-free policy addresses an area in which management and unions have in common – the safety and health of the employee.

18. #3 Include all Forms of Tobacco All forms of tobacco (spit tobacco, cigars, pipes, etc.) are dangerous. Though some tobacco products may be less risky than others, all tobacco products are cancer-causing and addictive.

19. #4 Consider the Extent of the Policy Your company’s policy can range from meeting minimum legal requirements (UICAA) to prohibiting tobacco anywhere on the worksite.

21. #6 Determine Who Will Enforce the Policy A well-written policy should be very clear on the consequences for violating the policy. Consequences should be similar to those for violations of similar types of organizational policies.

22. #7 Comply with the Utah Indoor Clean Air Act . It is up to each business owner to ensure compliance with enforcing UICAA statute and rule requirements. For assistance, contact the Utah Department of Health at 1.877.220.3466 .

23. Enforcing Your Tobacco-free Policy Minimize the need for direct enforcement by carefully developing a plan to publicize the tobacco-free policy via employee meetings and signage.

27. Questions?