Towards a Healthier Workplace: A Guidebook on Tobacco Control Policies

2003
ISBN: 0-662-34672-6
Cat. No.: H46-2/03-319E

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Towards a Healthier Workplace: A Guidebook on Tobacco Control Policies is designed to help employees and employers who are preparing to create or strengthen tobacco control policies in their workplaces. It is also available as a booklet and we'd be glad to send you a copy.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
  • Controlling Tobacco in the Workplace
  • How to Use This Guidebook
• Section 1: Workplace Tobacco Control: Effective Policies and Programs
  • Some Important Concepts
  • The Rationale: Why We Need Workplace Tobacco Control Policies
  • Policy Options and Samples
  • Developing and Implementing a Workplace Tobacco Control Policy
  • About Evaluation
  • References
• Section 2: Tools and Handouts
  • Tools for Organizers
    • Tobacco Control in the Workplace: Why We Need It
    • Tobacco Control: Policy and Program Options
    • Going Smoke-Free: A Step-by-Step Summary
    • Employee Survey: Smoking at Work
    • How to Estimate the Cost of Smoking in Your Workplace
  • Handouts for Employees
    • Facts About Second-Hand Smoke
    • Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking
    • 10 Ways to Help a Friend Quit Smoking
    • Butting Out For Good
    • Tobacco: The Toxic Soup
• Section 3: Leading By Example: Six Case Stories
  • Overview of Lessons Learned
    • Alcan Inc., Province of Quebec
    • Boeing Canada, Arnprior, Ontario
    • Lakeland College, Vermilion and Lloydminster, Alberta
    • Q94 FM Radio Station, Winnipeg, Manitoba
    • Red Shoe Pub, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
    • Royal Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario
• Section 4: Presentation Materials
  • Purpose of This Presentation
  • Slide Overview
  • Slides and Speaking Notes (PDF Version)
• Section 5: Contact List for Further Information