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Smoke-free Zone Established Around Health Sciences Building. The HSC has established a 50-foot smoke-free zone around the building. This zone assures that visitors, students and employees can enjoy access to all facilities and outdoor spaces on campus without exposure to second-hand smoke. Second-hand smoke is linked to an increased risk for a number of diseases, such as lung cancer and heart disease.
The renewed attention to compliance and enforcement of the HSC outdoor Non-smoking Policy stems from the dedication to maintain a healthy environment for all at the HSC.
The Non-smoking Policy will be strictly enforced at the HSC. The policy is in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for all visitors, students and employees (WVU, WVUH, UHA, WVU Foundation).
Smoking is prohibited within 50 feet of the Health Sciences Building, except in designated smoking booths. A green line has been painted on the pavement to help identify the healthy smoke-free zone around the HSC.
Booths where smoking is permitted are located in the northwest, northeast and southeast corners of the HSC Morgantown Campus.
The HSC Non-smoking Policy can be viewed on the HSC intranet. Those violating this policy will be cited. Violators will be reported to their supervisors for disciplinary action. Disciplinary action may include letters to personnel files; repeat violations can form the basis for additional action up to and including termination of employment.
Smoking cessation help is available through the WV Tobacco Quit Line, which can be accessed at 877-966-8784 or www.ynotquit.com. You can determine the services covered by your insurance carrier by contacting the Quit Line. The Quit Line is very successful and has enrolled more than 34,000 participants between 2000 and 2004. You can also obtain information through the The Wellness Program at 293-2520.
Each employee, regardless of his/her employer is responsible for complying with this policy. Policy enforcement is being coordinated with WVUH and UHA.
