Okaloosa County BOCC — June 21, 2016 — CHAPTER XVII - Section C - Tobacco-Free Workplace Policy Proposed

CHAPTER XVII – USE OF COUNTY PROPERTY Section C – SmokeTobacco-Free Workplace Policy In addition to prohibiting smoking in public places in accordance with the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act, the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners has implemented a tobacco-free policy for all employees in order to provide a clean, healthy, productive and safe environment. 1) The Florida Clean Indoor Air Act prohibits smoking in public places including, but not limited to, government buildings and places of employment. Employees are not permitted to smoke in any County buildings, workspaces or vehicles, to include common areas such as hallways, corridors, entryways and water fountain areas. The use of tobacco by any employee, volunteer, contingent worker or contractor during work hours in County buildings, workspaces, vehicles, job sites, parking lots, hallways, corridors, entryways, exits, water fountain areas and personal owned/leased vehicles parked on County owned property is prohibited. 2) The designation of outdoor smoking areas is not mandatory. However, where permitted, smoking areas will be identified as such by signs stating “Smoking Area.” Smoking is not permitted in all other areas.Employees, volunteers, contingent workers and contractors may not use tobacco in public designated smoking areas during work hours. 3) Tobacco products may include, but are not limited to: a) Cigarettes; b) Cigars; c) Chewing tobacco; d) Dip; e) Snuff; f) Pipes; g) Vaping; or h) Electronic nicotine delivery devices such as e-cigarettes. 4) It is the responsibility of department directors, managers and supervisors to ensure all employees, contingent workers, volunteers and contractors to oversee the property, buildings, and vehicles within their areas of responsibility are notified of and comply to ensure compliance with this policy. 5) Employees who are found in violation of this policy may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. 6) Any person who observes violations of this policy may report these violations to any member of management and will not be retaliated against. 7) Employees who want to quit tobacco should contact the Risk Management Department for additional information and available resources.