Chapter 3 – Personnel, Training, and Employee Relations

31110.8 Smoking/Tobacco Cessation Assistance

• The Department urges smokers to contact the local chapter of any not-for-profit smoking cessation organization such as the American Lung Association for more information about smoking and tobacco cessation programs. These programs provide for a supportive environment in which employees can quit smoking and tobacco use through education.

• The Department’s Office of Risk Management shall periodically distribute helpful literature for those interested in such programs. Additional information can be obtained from the local and/or departmental Employee Assistance Program Coordinator, Headquarters.

• 311108.1 Training The Department may offer smoking and tobacco cessation programs using existing employee training funds for presentation during normal working hours.

• Upon initial employment, all hiring authorities shall inform employees about the smoking and tobacco use prohibition, the areas where smoking or tobacco use is permitted, and the availability of smoking and tobacco cessation programs. Enrollment in a smoking or tobacco cessation program is voluntary.