For Employees
A smoke-free environment helps create a safe, healthful workplace.
A well planned and carefully implemented effort by the employer to address the effect of smoking on employees' health and the health of their families shows the company cares.
Workers who are bothered by smoke will not be exposed to it at the worksite.
Smokers appreciate a clear company policy about smoking at work.
For Employers
A smoke-free environment helps create a safe, healthful workplace.
The risk of fires is lower.
Because we recognize the hazards caused by exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, it shall be the policy of Sprout to provide a smoke-free environment for all employees and visitors. This policy covers the smoking of any tobacco products, vape, electronic cigarettes' and the use of smokeless or "spit" tobacco and applies to both employees and non-employee visitors of Sprout.
No smoking of tobacco products will be allowed within the facilities at any time. No smoking of tobacco products within the facilities or on the property of Sprout at any time. No smoking in any company vehicle. There will be no smoking in Sprout vehicles at any time. There will be no tobacco use in personal vehicles when transporting persons on Sprout authorized business.
Supervisors will discuss the issue of smoking breaks with their staff. Together they will develop effective solutions that do not interfere with the productivity of the staff.
Employees will be informed of this policy through signs posted in Sprout facilities and vehicles, the policy manual, and orientation and training provided by their supervisors and HR. Visitors will be informed of this policy through signs. Any violations of this policy will be handled through the standard disciplinary procedure.