Policy Statement
This policy has been developed for implementation at the Derzhavin Tambov State University (hereinafter referred to as the University).
The University’s policy on smoking is designed to secure a healthy and safe environment for students and staff as well as eliminating passive smoking from its premises in keeping with the Laws of the Russian Federation. This is in the context that medical evidence continues to reinforce the link between the in halation of tobacco smoke, and particularly the associated toxins and carcinogens, either directly or by passive smoking, and serious illness.
Scope& Purpose
In order to promote the health and safety of both students and staff, the University will endeavour to ensure that its premises are free from tobacco smoke. The smoking of tobacco is not permitted in University buildings or in University vehicles. The Policy also applies to the vapour from electronic cigarettes. The use of electronic cigarettes is prohibited wherever smoking is prohibited. The policy applies to all University staff and students, as well as to visitors, contractors, and sub-contractors while on University premises.
Principles
It is the University's policy not to intrude on the privacy of individuals, particularly in health matters, where their conduct or performance at work is not affected. Nor is it intended to discriminate against smokers in recruitment and admissions arrangements. The University will support individuals who wish to give up the habit of smoking. However, violations of the policy may be considered under the University's Disciplinary Policy.
Benefits
The benefits of operating this policy include reduced health and safety, including fire, risks, decreasing absence levels, and an improvement of the view taken of the University as a responsible employer, in addition to compliance with legislation.
Definition of Premises
This Policy applies to all buildings owned by or leased to the University and occupied by employees, students, or other persons, as well as University vehicles. At the discretion of local management, smoking is permitted in other grounds owned by the University, provided that smokers do not obstruct access to or exit from the premises.
Procedure and Responsibility
Students and staff are expected to take personal responsibility for observing this policy and should feel able to draw this policy to the attention of colleagues, and of visitors to the University. Managers should be aware of the need to remind anyone found smoking on University premises of this policy. Individuals who wish to smoke should be asked to leave University buildings.