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What is the overarching goal of the Spring Fire Department's smoking policy?
What is the overarching goal of the Spring Fire Department's smoking policy?
- To support smoking in designated areas
- To allow employees to smoke during breaks
- To provide a safe and healthy work environment (correct)
- To promote the use of tobacco products
Who is responsible for reviewing the smoking policy at the Spring Fire Department?
Who is responsible for reviewing the smoking policy at the Spring Fire Department?
- An independent contractor
- The Fire Chief or designee (correct)
- The Secretary of the Fire Department
- The Mayor of the Town
Which of the following is NOT considered a tobacco product under the policy?
Which of the following is NOT considered a tobacco product under the policy?
- Cigarettes
- E-juice
- Snuff
- Herbal tea (correct)
Where does the Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace policy apply?
Where does the Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace policy apply?
What actions are personnel subject to if they violate the smoking policy?
What actions are personnel subject to if they violate the smoking policy?
Which of the following is included in the definition of 'Use of Tobacco'?
Which of the following is included in the definition of 'Use of Tobacco'?
Which group must adhere to the Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace policy?
Which group must adhere to the Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace policy?
How is 'Smoking' defined in the policy?
How is 'Smoking' defined in the policy?
What is a primary objective of the Spring Fire Department's smoking policy?
What is a primary objective of the Spring Fire Department's smoking policy?
Which item is explicitly defined as a tobacco product within the policy?
Which item is explicitly defined as a tobacco product within the policy?
To whom does the Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace policy apply?
To whom does the Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace policy apply?
What is one consequence personnel may face for violating the smoking policy?
What is one consequence personnel may face for violating the smoking policy?
Which of the following best describes the term 'Use of Tobacco' under the policy?
Which of the following best describes the term 'Use of Tobacco' under the policy?
What specific subject is reviewed by the Fire Chief or designee annually?
What specific subject is reviewed by the Fire Chief or designee annually?
Which group is NOT mentioned as required to adhere to the Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace policy?
Which group is NOT mentioned as required to adhere to the Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace policy?
Which of the following behaviors is included in the policy's definition of 'Smoking'?
Which of the following behaviors is included in the policy's definition of 'Smoking'?
Which action constitutes a violation of the smoking policy at Spring Fire Department?
Which action constitutes a violation of the smoking policy at Spring Fire Department?
What is explicitly prohibited by the Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace policy?
What is explicitly prohibited by the Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace policy?
Which of the following best describes the definition of 'Tobacco Product' in the policy?
Which of the following best describes the definition of 'Tobacco Product' in the policy?
Which personnel are expressly mentioned to follow the Smoke and Tobacco Free policy?
Which personnel are expressly mentioned to follow the Smoke and Tobacco Free policy?
What is the ultimate disciplinary action for violating the smoking policy?
What is the ultimate disciplinary action for violating the smoking policy?
In what locations does the Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace policy apply?
In what locations does the Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace policy apply?
What mechanism is in place for the review of the smoking policy?
What mechanism is in place for the review of the smoking policy?
Which statement most accurately reflects the intent behind the smoking policy?
Which statement most accurately reflects the intent behind the smoking policy?
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Spring Fire Department Smoking Policy
- Purpose: The aim of the policy is to create a safe and healthy workplace, and to promote the well-being of personnel. This policy was designed to be a part of their cancer-free initiative.
- Review: The Fire Chief or someone they designate will ensure this policy is reviewed annually and remains accurate.
- Smoking: This policy defines smoking as lighting, smoking, or holding a lit cigar, cigarette, vape or pipe.
- Tobacco Product: All forms of tobacco are forbidden under this policy. Examples include cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, smokeless tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, vape (E-juice), and other similar products.
- Use of Tobacco: This policy prohibits all forms of tobacco use, including smoking, chewing, and consumption of tobacco products.
- Scope: This policy applies to all property owned or leased by Spring Fire Department, all vehicles owned or leased by Spring Fire Department, all visitors, contractors, consultants, and their employees working on property owned or leased by or under the control of Spring Fire Department and all scenes where personnel are carrying out job-related duties or training.
- Procedures: Personnel who violate this policy could face disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Smoking Policy
- Spring Fire Department prohibits smoking, use of tobacco or possession of tobacco related products on all property owned or leased by the department.
- This includes all vehicles, visitors, contractors, consultants and their employees, and all scenes where personnel are performing job related duties or training.
- The policy applies to all personnel, visitors, contractors, consultants and their employees.
- The policy specifically prohibits smoking, using tobacco chew products, and e-cigarettes.
- The policy emphasizes the department's commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all personnel.
- Violations of the policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.
Definitions
- The policy defines "smoking" as the act of lighting, smoking, or carrying a lighted or smoldering cigar, cigarette, vape or pipe.
- "Tobacco Product" is defined as any product consisting of, in whole or in part, tobacco or any by-product of tobacco.
- "Use of Tobacco" includes smoking, chewing, consumption or use of tobacco products.
Implementation
- The policy is reviewed annually by the Fire Chief or designee.
- This review ensures the policy's accuracy.
Spring Fire Department Smoking Policy
- Spring Fire Department prohibits smoking, use of tobacco, or possession of tobacco-related products on all property it owns or leases, including vehicles and scenes.
- This policy applies to all personnel, visitors, contractors, consultants, and their employees working on Spring Fire Department property.
- The policy aims to provide a safe and healthy work environment by reducing exposure to secondhand smoke.
- The Fire Chief or designee reviews this policy annually to ensure its accuracy.
- Violations of this policy are subject to disciplinary action, including immediate termination.
- "Smoking" is defined as lighting, smoking, or carrying a lighted or smoldering cigar, cigarette, vape, or pipe.
- "Tobacco Product" includes cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, smokeless tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, vape (E-juice), and similar products.
- "Use of Tobacco" encompasses smoking, chewing, consumption, or use of tobacco products.
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