SMOKING

Policy

The University is committed to ensuring that its students, staff, contractors and visitors are not exposed to tobacco smoke in its buildings and vehicles, and that staff who smoke are provided with assistance to quit smoking. Accordingly, managers and supervisors shall promote and ensure compliance with the Smoking Policy. All staff, students, contractors and visitors shall abide by the provisions of the policy and report all breaches in accordance with the relevant section herein.

Smoking shall be prohibited in:

1. All University controlled buildings,
2. Major thoroughfares and within three (3) metres of access points to buildings such as doors, windows, near air-conditioning vents and ducts,
3. Substantially enclosed courtyards. Eg Economics Commerce and Law courtyard,
4. All University vehicles and boats, and
5. Other area designated as no smoking areas by signage.

The underpinning principle being that non-smokers, as far as is practicable, not be subjected to passive smoke.

In addition:

• The sale of tobacco products shall be prohibited on all University property,
• Ashtrays shall not be permitted inside University buildings, no smoking areas, in major thoroughfares and within 3 metres of an entrance or air intake to a building,
• Staff recruitment advertisements will clearly state that employees will be working in a smoke free environment, and
• University staff and students will be encouraged and assisted to quit smoking via Health Services and Counselling Services.

Objective

The overall purpose of the Smoking Policy is to ensure that Murdoch University students, staff, contractors and visitors are not exposed to tobacco smoke in its buildings and vehicles and to encourage staff and students to quit smoking. The University is working towards the ultimately a totally smoke free environment.

The Smoking Policy enables Murdoch University to:

1. safeguard the safety and health of staff, students, contractors and visitors in line with the University’s Occupational Safety and Health Policy;
2. reduce the risk of fire on University campuses;
3. reduce litter on campus and maintain an attractive environment for all staff, students, contractors and visitors to enjoy and be proud of; and
4. meet the University’s obligations under the:

• Occupational Safety and Health Act WA 1984, and Occupational Safety and Health Regulations WA 1996;
• Murdoch University enterprise bargaining agreements; and
• Related Occupational Safety and Health Policies and Procedures.

Smoking Policy Standards and Guidelines