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SMOKE FREE WORKPLACE POLICY <br />The County recognizes the right of its employees to work in an environment free of tobacco <br />smoke and has established a Smoke Free Workplace Policy. In compliance with the Florida <br />Clean Indoor Air Act of 1985, the right to a smoke-free environment in the workplace takes <br />precedence over individual desires to smoke. Smoking is strictly prohibited in County owned or <br />leased buildings, including offices, hallways, waiting rooms, restrooms, lunch rooms, elevators, <br />and meeting rooms, among other areas, and in County vehicles. Smoking includes the use of e - <br />cigarettes. <br />The County also recognizes the rights of employees who choose to smoke or to use tobacco <br />products to make personal decisions without interference, as long as these decisions do not <br />interfere with the rights of other employees. Such employees may smoke during designated <br />breaks only in designated smoking areas outside of County buildings or at least twenty-five (25) <br />feet away from County worksites, building entrances, and storage areas of flammable <br />substances. If breaks are provided employees, smokers are provided the same breaks as other <br />employees and are not provided additional breaks. Individuals who chose to smoke or use <br />tobacco products are responsible for ensuring that cigarette butts and other tobacco <br />byproducts are properly disposed of and do not litter County property. <br />Managers and supervisors are responsible for implementation of and compliance with this <br />policy in each work area. Employees who are found in violation of this policy are subject to <br />progressive disciplinary action. <br />Free resources are available for employees who are considering quitting tobacco. Please visit <br />http://tobaccofreeflorida.com for more information. Information is also available through your <br />health care provider. <br />P51 <br />