There are many benefits to both the employees and employers from a smoke-free workplace. Here are just a few:

Benefits for employees

• A smoke-free environment helps create a safe & healthy workplace.
• Workers sensitive to smoke will not be exposed to it in the workplace.
• Managers are relieved when the process for dealing with smoking in the workplace is clearly defined.
• Workers and customers are happier.
• Employee moral improves.

Benefits for employers

• A smoke-free environment helps to create a safe, healthy workplace.
• Direct health cost to the company or business may be reduced.
• Productivity can be greatly increased by reduced absenteeism (especially for small businesses, which have employees who handle a variety of tasks).
• Maintenance and cleaning cost go down when smoke, matches, and cigarette butts are eliminated in the workplace.
• Without smoke in the environment, office equipment, carpets and furniture last longer.
• Many smoke-free companies may be able to negotiate lower health, life, and disability insurance coverage for their employees.
• The risk of fire is lower.