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Human Resources Division Section 808.42
Policies and Procedures Manual Page 1
808.42 SUBJECT: SMOKE FREE WORKPLACE
:1 OBJECTIVE:
To establish written policies and procedures that support the City’s philosophy to create
and maintain a smoke-free workplace. This procedure applies to all employees except
where otherwise provided for in collective bargaining agreements.
:2 AUTHORITY:
This procedure adopted by City Council August 09, 2004, Item A-4; amended August
16, 2010, Item A-2.
:3 DIRECTION:
Department Directors, Office Directors and Division Managers as appointed officials,
serve at the pleasure of, and receive direction from the Mayor.
:4 METHOD OF OPERATION:
A. Policy
Due to the hazards arising from exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, it shall
be the policy of the City to provide a smoke-free environment. The intent of this
policy is to ensure that the City provides a healthy, comfortable and productive
work environment for all employees and visitors. Therefore, the City will comply
with the provisions of the Florida Clean Air Act and enforce no-smoking
regulations throughout the City where applicable.
Department Directors and Division Managers will monitor this policy and be
responsible for on-going compliance within their respective work areas.
B. General Guidelines
1. Smoking is strictly prohibited in all City owned or leased buildings, including
offices, hallways, waiting rooms, restrooms, and break rooms.
2. Smoking is strictly prohibited in all City owned or leased vehicles.
3. Smoking is permitted on City grounds in designated areas. Employees who
choose to smoke within permitted areas must do so on their regularly
scheduled breaks or meal periods. No additional time from work shall be
authorized for this activity. Each employee is expected to abide by the terms of
this Smoke-Free Workplace Policy.
4. All tobacco waste products such as cigarette butts and used smokeless tobacco
shall be properly disposed of.
5. The City will provide, upon request, appropriate smoking cessation
information to interested persons. Smoking cessation programs may also be
offered periodically.
C. Violations
Violations of this policy will be subject to progressive discipline in accordance
with City Policy and Procedure.
Chief Administrative Officer
Human Resources Division Section 808.42
Policies and Procedures Manual Page 2
:5 FORMS:
None.
:6 COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
:7 REFERENCE:
Amended by City Council August 16, 2010, Item A-2
:8 EFFECTIVE DATE:
This procedure effective August 16, 2010.