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• In accordance with the law, employers are required to post "No Smoking" signs at each entrance.

   

• They are responsible for ensuring that the workplace is smokefree.

   

• Get signs and posters here.

   

• Helpful Tips for Making Your Business Smokefree

   

• Making it Happen

   

• Communicating with Your Employees

   

• Train Staff to Talk to Smoking Customers

How do Employers Benefit?

• Reduces employee absenteeism due to smoke-related illnesses

   

• Possible reduction of health care costs

   

• Reduces employee liability risks

   

• Fire risk decreases, reducing your insurance premium

   

• No more cigarette burns on furniture and carpets

   

• Furnishings need to be cleaned and replaced less often

   

• Customers won't have to wait for a smokefree table

   

• Non-smoking patrons will dine out more frequently

   

• Non-smoking patrons may stay longer to enjoy dessert or another drink

Smoking Costs Employers Money!

Oregon pays over $1 billion each year in health care costs and lost productivity due to disease and early death from smoking. employers bear the brunt of these expenses.

Smokefree workplace laws often serve as an incentive for smokers to quit. When a smoker quits, employers save money and everyone benefits. For more details on benefits to employers, pease visit our website.

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