Companies that demonstrate concern for the health and well being of their workforce are more likely to be able to recruit and retain high quality employees.
-U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Public smoking restrictions are an important component of the social environment that supports non-smoking behavior. Smoking restrictions reduce the number of opportunities to smoke, making smoking less convenient and less socially acceptable.
-American Lung Association
The Health Costs of SmokingWith smoking being the most preventable cause of death and disease in our society, it is importatnt to know and understand what you can do to improve the quality and quantity (in years) of your life.
The Financial Costs of SmokingThis preventable habit costs the United States hundreds of billions of dollars each year. These factors might help contribute when calculating the cost of smoking in your workplace.
New Stop Smoking ToolsThe Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has released a new consumer tool for PalmTM and Pocket PCs to help smokers.
Employer Tool KitResources to help employers institute a smoke-free workplace including: a sample press release, a timeline for implementation, signage, questions and answers, a smoking policy, and employee newsletter.