Tobacco Use Policy

Pellissippi State Tobacco Use Policy

08:06:00 SMOKING/TOBACCO USE

Pellissippi State Technical Community College recognizes the increasing weight of scientific evidence that smoking is harmful not only to the active smoker but also to the "passive" smoker who is exposed to others' smoke. Furthermore, the Center for Disease Control has reported that passive tobacco smoke cannot be effectively removed from the workplace by ventilation or by air filtration. Smoking is defined as the lighting or carrying of a lighted cigarette, pipe, or similar device.

As of August 6, 2007 smoking is prohibited in all college buildings and indoor facilities, campus grounds and walkways, and all areas where non-smokers cannot avoid environmental smoke. Additionally, smoking will not be allowed in any college vehicle. All campus entrances are to be posted designating the campuses as “Smoke Free” and designating areas where smoking is permitted.

Smoking will be permitted in the following areas only:

The policy applies to the entire College community, including employees, students and visitors. It is the responsibility of all faculty, staff and students to adhere to, enforce and inform visitors of the College’s smoking policy. If a student continues to disregard the posting, he/she will be reported to Student Affairs. If an employee continues to disregard the posting, he/she will be reported to the appropriate administrator.

Print, cut-out and distribute these materials to help encourage our students and employees adopt the College tobacco policy.

Tobacco Policy Flyer

(Compli-MINT) Thank you, we appreciate your cooperation

(Enforce-MINT) You are in violation of

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American Lung Association Freedom from Smoking