Tobacco Use Policy and Disability Benefits
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What is the primary purpose of the tobacco products policy?

  • To identify the financial implications of tobacco use
  • To promote health awareness among fire and rescue personnel
  • To limit the types of tobacco products employees can use
  • To establish a use of tobacco products policy for uniformed personnel (correct)

    • Who is affected by the tobacco products policy?

  • Any firefighter in the local community
  • All employees of Montgomery County
  • Only administrative staff within DFRS
  • All DFRS personnel in the Fire/Rescue Occupational Series (correct)

    • Which of the following best describes 'smoking' in the context of this policy?

  • Using any tobacco products including smokeless tobacco
  • Consuming tobacco in food and beverages
  • Actively using any form of tobacco including vaping
  • Lighting and inhaling tobacco products like cigars and cigarettes (correct)

    • What is included in the definition of 'tobacco products' according to the policy?

    <p>Cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, and other similar products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization collaborated in developing this policy?

    <p>International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1664</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What increased risks are associated with firefighters who smoke?

    <p>Dramatically increased risk of heart and lung disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for DFRS's policy against tobacco use?

    <p>To ensure better physical fitness and health of employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence for employees who violate the tobacco use policy?

    <p>They may face disciplinary action up to dismissal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the DFRS believe about the non-use of tobacco products?

    <p>It contributes to a healthier and more productive workforce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the use of tobacco prohibited according to DFRS policy?

    <p>At all work sites and in all county buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which benefit of non-use of tobacco is NOT mentioned in the policy?

    <p>Improved psychological well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the DFRS aim to impact non-tobacco users in the work environment?

    <p>By reducing health hazards they might experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What overarching goal does DFRS have by enforcing the tobacco use policy?

    <p>To reduce health hazards and improve employee health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the tobacco use policy?

    <p>All supervisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document must supervisors forward in case of tobacco use violations?

    <p>Written documentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action must the Deputy Chief take upon receiving documentation of a policy violation?

    <p>Ensure appropriate documentation is completed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What right do employees have regarding allegations of tobacco use?

    <p>The right to submit a written response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To whom must violations of the tobacco policy be forwarded after documentation?

    <p>The Chief of the Division of Fire and Rescue Services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which policy will the supervisor request disciplinary action for violations?

    <p>Policy 503: Disciplinary Action Procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could happen to an employee's benefits if they violate the tobacco policy?

    <p>Negation of service-connected disability retirement benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proper channel for supervisors to submit documentation of tobacco use violations?

    <p>Via the chain of command to the Deputy Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the policy regarding tobacco use for employees hired on or after July 1, 1999?

    <p>They must not use tobacco products at all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must an employee hired before July 1, 1999 do to be entitled to service-connected disability retirement benefits?

    <p>Not use tobacco products more than three times on-duty after June 30, 2000.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action can result in termination under the tobacco use policy?

    <p>Using tobacco products while on-duty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What documentation is required for violations of the tobacco policy?

    <p>Written documentation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What steps must an employee take if they are a tobacco user and were hired before July 1, 1999?

    <p>Complete a tobacco cessation program approved by the County.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cardiovascular program must employees hired before July 1, 1999 participate in to qualify for retirement benefits?

    <p>A cardiovascular fitness assessment and evaluation program.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true for employees hired on or after July 1, 1999 regarding tobacco use?

    <p>They must refrain from using tobacco products completely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must all incidents of on-duty tobacco use by employees hired before July 1, 1999 entail?

    <p>A written report.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is taken for employees hired before July 1, 1999, regarding the supervisor's memorandum and employee's written response?

    <p>They are placed in the employee’s personnel file and forwarded to relevant parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence for employees hired on or after July 1, 1999, who breach the policy?

    <p>Dismissal procedures will be initiated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document does the Deputy Chief, Bureau of Program Support Services manage for employees hired after July 1, 1999?

    <p>The supervisor's memorandum and employee's written response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which former policy is canceled by the current policy on the use of tobacco products?

    <p>Policy #806 issued on October 19, 1989.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To whom are copies of the supervisor's memorandum and employee's response forwarded when appropriate, for employees hired before July 1, 1999?

    <p>To the County's Occupational Medical Section and others as necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action must uniformed personnel employed by DFRS take regarding tobacco products post-July 1, 1999?

    <p>Participate in a designated cardiovascular program.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following signifies a key reason DFRS developed the tobacco products policy?

    <p>To mitigate risks associated with occupational diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the policy, what specific type of tobacco product is explicitly mentioned among those that fall under the definition?

    <p>Cigarettes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be submitted to the Deputy Chief upon a documented tobacco use violation?

    <p>The supervisor’s memorandum and the employee’s written response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one method by which DFRS aims to evaluate compliance with the tobacco use policy?

    <p>Incident reporting and documentation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of abstaining from tobacco products according to DFRS?

    <p>Improved overall physical fitness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately reflects the policy on tobacco use in vehicles?

    <p>Use of tobacco is prohibited in all County and LFRD vehicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What health risk is highlighted as significantly increased by the combination of firefighting and tobacco use?

    <p>Risk of heart and lung disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What environmental benefit does DFRS associate with the non-use of tobacco products?

    <p>A cleaner workplace environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one consequence outlined for employees who violate the tobacco policy?

    <p>Potential dismissal from employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of health does DFRS aim to improve by enforcing the tobacco non-use policy?

    <p>Physical fitness and endurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, which document is essential for forwarding a tobacco use violation?

    <p>Supervisor's memorandum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an intention of DFRS regarding tobacco use?

    <p>Enhancing crew collaboration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is required for employees hired on or after July 1, 1999 when they breach the tobacco use policy?

    <p>Immediate dismissal procedures are initiated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following documents must be placed in the personnel file of employees hired before July 1, 1999 upon a violation?

    <p>Supervisor's memorandum and employee's written response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the tobacco use policy and the previously existing DFRS policy on tobacco?

    <p>The current policy cancels the former policy entirely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation would the Chief of DFRS receive documentation concerning tobacco use violations for employees hired before July 1, 1999?

    <p>When the employee's written response is provided.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the process for employees hired before July 1, 1999 regarding service-connected disability retirement benefits?

    <p>Participation in a specific cardiovascular program is required.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must supervisors do if they witness an on-duty tobacco use violation?

    <p>Document the incident in a memorandum and forward it through the chain of command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which documentation is necessary to negate an employee's entitlement to service-connected disability retirement benefits?

    <p>Documentation of policy violations by the supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How must an employee respond if they wish to contest an allegation of tobacco use?

    <p>Submit a written response prior to the allegation being forwarded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is taken if an employee hired before July 1, 1999, does not participate in the required cardiovascular program?

    <p>They automatically forfeit all benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Deputy Chief, Bureau of Program Support Services play in the event of a tobacco use policy violation?

    <p>They ensure that appropriate documentation is completed and forwarded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To whom must supervisors send documentation of a tobacco policy violation?

    <p>The Deputy Chief, Bureau of Program Support Services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to documentation of tobacco use violations after it is completed?

    <p>It is sent to various departments including the Chief of DFRS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process for initiating disciplinary action for policy violations according to the procedures outlined?

    <p>Initiate a request for disciplinary action via Policy 503</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for employees hired before July 1, 1999 to be automatically entitled to disability retirement benefits?

    <p>They must partake in a tobacco cessation program.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is explicitly stated as a requirement for employees hired on or after July 1, 1999?

    <p>Not use tobacco products at any time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be documented in writing according to the policy?

    <p>All incidents of on-duty tobacco use by hired personnel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the consequence for an employee who violates the tobacco use policy?

    <p>They may face immediate termination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For employees hired before July 1, 1999, which requirement relates to tobacco use that affects their disability retirement benefits?

    <p>Not using tobacco products more than three times while on-duty after June 30, 2000.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group must employees hired on or after July 1, 1999 provide documentation of tobacco use incidents to?

    <p>Their immediate supervisors only.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does not influence an employee's eligibility for service-connected disability benefits if hired after July 1, 1999?

    <p>Past tobacco use prior to employment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these statements best describes the cardiovascular fitness program for employees hired before July 1, 1999?

    <p>It is mandatory only for tobacco users.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Tobacco Use Policy

    • This Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (DFRS) policy, established in 2001, outlines rules for tobacco use among DFRS personnel.
    • The policy was developed in conjunction with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1664.
    • Tobacco use is prohibited in all county buildings, vehicles, and at all work sites.
    • Employees hired before July 1, 1999 who violate the policy are subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal.
    • Employees hired on or after July 1, 1999 who violate the policy are subject to termination.

    Service-Connected Disability Retirement Benefits

    • Employees hired before July 1, 1999 must not use tobacco more than three times on-duty after June 30, 2000 to be automatically entitled to service-connected disability retirement benefits for occupational diseases.
    • These employees must also complete a tobacco cessation program and participate in a cardiovascular fitness program.
    • Employees hired on or after July 1, 1999 must not use tobacco products while on-duty or off-duty to be automatically entitled to service-connected disability retirement benefits.
    • Any violations of the policy must be documented in writing and forwarded to the Deputy Chief, Bureau of Program Support Services.

    Consequences for Violations

    • Supervisors are responsible for documenting violations and initiating disciplinary action.
    • Employees have the right to respond to alleged violations in writing before they are forwarded to the Deputy Chief.
    • The Deputy Chief ensures appropriate documentation is completed for violations, and the documentation is forwarded to the relevant County Department for action.
    • A copy of all documentation is also forwarded to the DFRS Chief and the Local 1664 President.

    Montgomery County Division of Fire and Rescue Services: Tobacco Use Policy

    • Policy 806: Outlines a tobacco use policy for all uniformed personnel in the Division of Fire and Rescue Services (DFRS).

    • Purpose:

      • Establish a policy regarding tobacco use.
      • Clarify circumstances that could impact an employee's eligibility for service-connected disability retirement benefits.

    • Applicability:

      • All DFRS personnel in the Fire/Rescue Occupational Series.

    • Definitions:

      • DFRS: Division of Fire and Rescue Services
      • LFRD: Local Fire and Rescue Department
      • Local 1664: International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1664
      • Employee: Uniformed personnel employed by the DFRS
      • Smoking: Lighting, smoking, or carrying a lighted or smoldering cigar, cigarette, or pipe.
      • Tobacco Product: Any product made from or containing tobacco.
      • Use of Tobacco: Any form of consuming or using tobacco products.

    • Background:

      • Fire and rescue personnel are exposed to significant health hazards.
      • Studies show increased risk for heart and lung disease when working as a firefighter and smoking.
      • The policy promotes employee health.

    • Policy:

      • Tobacco use is prohibited in all work sites where County employees are assigned and in all County buildings, in accordance with Montgomery County Code §24-9.
      • Tobacco use is prohibited in all County and LFRD vehicles.
      • For employees hired on or after July 1, 1999, tobacco use is prohibited on- and off-duty.

    • Disciplinary Action:

      • Employees who violate the policy are subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal.
      • All violations must be documented in writing.

    • Eligibility for Service-Connected Disability Retirement Benefits:

      • Employees hired before July 1, 1999:

        • Must meet eligibility requirements under §9-503 of the Labor and Employment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
        • Must not use tobacco Products more than three times on duty after June 30, 2000.
        • Must participate in Tobacco cessation programs approved by the County.
        • Must participate in a cardiovascular fitness assessment and evaluation program and follow recommendations.

      • Employees hired on or after July 1, 1999:

        • Must meet eligibility requirements under §9-503 of the Labor and Employment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
        • Must not use tobacco products on- or off-duty.

    • Documentation:

      • Supervisors are responsible for documenting incidents of tobacco use in violation of the policy.
      • Employees have the right to respond to any alleged incidents of tobacco use before the allegation is forwarded to the Deputy Chief, Bureau of Program Support Services.
      • Copies of documentation must be forwarded to the Chief of the Division of Fire and Rescue Services, the Local 1664 President, and the County Department.

    Cancellation

    • This policy cancels DFRS Policy #806 “Use of Tobacco Products,” issued on October 19, 1989.

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    This quiz covers the Tobacco Use Policy established by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services, detailing rules regarding tobacco use and its implications for service-connected disability retirement benefits. It addresses the differences in policy application based on the hire date of employees and outlines the necessary steps for eligibility.

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