Application This Policy applies to all employees, students and visitors to the University. Objective The objective of this policy is to establish a healthy and pleasant working environment, taking into account the needs, rights and health of both smokers and non-smokers. Principles The University: is committed to act in compliance with the letter and the spirit of the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act of 1999: acknowledges that its employees, students and visitors have the right to work, study, and do business in an environment with the cleanest air possible; expects all employees, students and visitors to observe its smoking regulations; commits itself to encouraging employees and students to stop smoking. Prohibited smoking zones The following areas are regarded as smoke-free zones: all the buildings of the University, except as regulated by the paragraph on designated smoking areas below; any area on University premises where there is a fire hazard; common areas including but not limited to lifts, entrance halls, corridors, eating facilities, toilets and student residences; University vehicles. Designated smoking zones Provision will be made for designated smoking zones only where it is economically feasible to do so.
Application This Policy applies to all employees, students and visitors to the University. Objective The objective of this policy is to establish a healthy and pleasant working environment, taking into account the needs, rights and health of both smokers and non-smokers. Principles The University: is committed to act in compliance with the letter and the spirit of the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act of 1999: acknowledges that its employees, students and visitors have the right to work, study, and do business in an environment with the cleanest air possible; expects all employees, students and visitors to observe its smoking regulations; commits itself to encouraging employees and students to stop smoking. Prohibited smoking zones The following areas are regarded as smoke-free zones: all the buildings of the University, except as regulated by the paragraph on designated smoking areas below; any area on University premises where there is a fire hazard; common areas including but not limited to lifts, entrance halls, corridors, eating facilities, toilets and student residences; University vehicles. Designated smoking zones Provision will be made for designated smoking zones only where it is economically feasible to do so.