Index for UAB Guide to a Smoke-Free Workplace

This preventable habit costs the United States hundreds of billions of dollars each year. These factors might help contribute when calculating the cost of smoking in your workplace.

With smoking being the most preventable cause of death and disease in our society, it is importatnt to know and understand what you can do to improve the quality and quantity (in years) of your life.

Local smoking cessation classes and online resources to help your employees quit smoking.

Working together as employers and employees can result in a safer, healthier working environment.

Resources to help employers institute a smoke-free workplace including: a sample press release, a timeline for implementation, signage, questions and answers, a smoking policy, and employee newsletter.