| In compliance
with the Lenawee County Smoke-Free Worksite Regulation,
Fairfield Township shall be entirely smoke free,
effective August 1, 2007.
Smoking is strictly prohibited within all Township
work areas and public spaces including conference
rooms, reception areas, restrooms, stairwells,
hallways and work stations. This policy applies
to all employees, clients, contractors and visitors.
Smoking
is prohibited in all enclosed areas within this
worksite without exception. This includes common
work
areas, auditoriums, conference and meeting rooms,
private
offices, hallways, employee lounges, restrooms,
business
vehicles (when occupied by 2 or more people) and
all other
enclosed facilities. Smoking is prohibited near
entrances,
windows and ventilation systems of all regulated
worksites and public places.
Prominent signs communicating
the policy will be posted at all entrances of
the building.
ASSISTANCE
TO SMOKERS
Employees who smoke and would like to take this
opportunity to quit may:
- Participate in smoking cessation
programs offered
- Call the Michigan Tobacco Quitline
at 1 -800-480-QUIT (7848)
- For a list of smoking cessation
resources, visit the Lenawee County Health Department
website at www.lenawee.mi.us/health
department/. Printed copies are also available
at the health department.
COMPLAINTS
Persons observing a violation of this
policy should bring it to the attention of their
supervisor.
INVESTIGATIONS
Supervisors receiving a complaint will investigate
and take action to resolve the issue as soon as
possible.
VIOLATORS
Persons found to have violated this policy will
be subject to the disciplinary actions(s) in the
same manner and magnitude as violations of other
Township policies. The Lenawee County Health Department
will enforce a smoke-free Worksite regulation.
Any individual violating the regulation will first
receive a warning. If non-compliance continues,
the individual will be required to leave the premises
or face the possibility of a $100 fine.
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