Smoking Products are any tobacco product, herbal cigarette, loose smoking blend, cigarette papers, cigarette making machines, cigarette filters and electronic cigarettes. PROCEDURES Smoking Products The policy applies to all smoking products as defined or other devices used for similar purpose. 4.1.1 Electronic Cigarettes E-cigarettes, e-cigars, vapour pens or a personal vaporiser are any device used for the inhalation of a substance as defined by the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998 (Qld). Compliance Compliance with this Policy is intended to be self-regulating, with formal complaints an exceptional response. All persons are encouraged to educate and awareness of the requirement of this Policy. This may include approaching someone who is smoking and informing them politely that the University is smoke-free and their cooperation is required to not smoke on University property. Procedures on how to approach someone not adhering with the requirements of this Policy are provided on the University’s website. Asking an individual or group to stop smoking should always be done in a polite and respectful manner. This may include issuing information material which outlines, highlights and reaffirms the requirements of this Policy to the individual(s) concerned. Once the information has been handed over, the person should disengage for any further conversation. Where the person has been asked to discontinue smoking on University property this request is to be actioned immediately by the smoker in a polite and respectful manner. Non-Compliance Where non-compliance continues to be observed, the following options may be applied: For staff: possible misconduct; For students: possible action in accordance with the University student misconduct policy; For contractors: inform the contractor of the University’s Policy, if they refuse to comply, notify Security; For visitors: security to inform them of the University’s policy and process and to leave the campus if they do not comply. 4.3 Support for smokers to quit The University recognises ceasing to smoke can be difficult for some people and that support may be required. To this end, the University has a number of free cessation support options for staff. Refer to the Health, Safety and Wellbeing website for information. Delegated Authorities The Vice President (Corporate Services) is responsible for the oversight of strategic direction and policy related to health, safety and wellbeing within the University. Accountability for ensuring that health and safety management strategies are implemented at Element level rests with the relevant Senior Managers of the Element.
Smoking Products are any tobacco product, herbal cigarette, loose smoking blend, cigarette papers, cigarette making machines, cigarette filters and electronic cigarettes. PROCEDURES Smoking Products The policy applies to all smoking products as defined or other devices used for similar purpose. 4.1.1 Electronic Cigarettes E-cigarettes, e-cigars, vapour pens or a personal vaporiser are any device used for the inhalation of a substance as defined by the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998 (Qld). Compliance Compliance with this Policy is intended to be self-regulating, with formal complaints an exceptional response. All persons are encouraged to educate and awareness of the requirement of this Policy. This may include approaching someone who is smoking and informing them politely that the University is smoke-free and their cooperation is required to not smoke on University property. Procedures on how to approach someone not adhering with the requirements of this Policy are provided on the University’s website. Asking an individual or group to stop smoking should always be done in a polite and respectful manner. This may include issuing information material which outlines, highlights and reaffirms the requirements of this Policy to the individual(s) concerned. Once the information has been handed over, the person should disengage for any further conversation. Where the person has been asked to discontinue smoking on University property this request is to be actioned immediately by the smoker in a polite and respectful manner. Non-Compliance Where non-compliance continues to be observed, the following options may be applied: For staff: possible misconduct; For students: possible action in accordance with the University student misconduct policy; For contractors: inform the contractor of the University’s Policy, if they refuse to comply, notify Security; For visitors: security to inform them of the University’s policy and process and to leave the campus if they do not comply. 4.3 Support for smokers to quit The University recognises ceasing to smoke can be difficult for some people and that support may be required. To this end, the University has a number of free cessation support options for staff. Refer to the Health, Safety and Wellbeing website for information. Delegated Authorities The Vice President (Corporate Services) is responsible for the oversight of strategic direction and policy related to health, safety and wellbeing within the University. Accountability for ensuring that health and safety management strategies are implemented at Element level rests with the relevant Senior Managers of the Element.