Assignment 1

Paper Tree Inc. is implementing a new smoke free work place policy.


In order to protect and enhance our indoor air quality and to contribute to the health and well-being of all employees, Paper Tree Inc. Will be entirely tobacco free effective 06/27/09. Smoking will only be prohibited at the designated smoke areas. Smoking is prohibited in all Paper Tree Inc. work sites, without exception. This includes the manufacturing facilities, as well as any other congregation room.


The only designated smoking area in Paper Tree Inc. is outdoors, in the designated smoke area. No one may smoke along any path way or walk way leading to or from the designated smoking area, nor may employees smoke at the picnic tables nor outdoors in any of the grassy areas or the parking lots.

Additionally, employees may smoke in their personal vehicles, but the smoke and tobacco products must be completely contained within the vehicle. While the Paper Tree Inc. Additional breaks are allowed to employees. Finally, smokers and users of tobacco products must dispose of the remains in the proper containers. This helps to keep a neat and clean environment for all employees and our visiting partners and customers.

Failure to comply with all of the components of this policy will result in disciplinary action that can lead up to and include employment termination. We must remember we are an environmental facility, bared in helping the public to become more aware of the world around.
I acknowledge receipt of and understanding of the Paper Tree Inc. Smoke Free Workplace Policy. The policy is effective 06/27/09 until further notice.