Smoking Policy and Grievance Procedures - Occupational Health and Safety Unit at The University of Queensland

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On 2 December 1999, Senate revised University policy and procedures on smoking. Senate policy covers a range of matters including grievance procedures, health education, health assistance and policy awareness.

Policy

Smoking is prohibited in all University buildings.
The University upholds the right of an individual to work in a smoke-free environment.
There is no provision for the designation of smoking-permitted rooms or areas in buildings controlled by the University.
Smoking is not permitted in basements, balconies, loading bays, or within five metres of entrances to buildings or air-conditioning units of buildings;
Permanently fixed ashtrays be provided at the edge of exclusion zones to encourage smokers to dispose of cigarette butts responsibly;
Permanent signs be posted in problem areas indicating a “No Smoking Area”
Smoking is banned in all University vehicles other than those issued to staff for private use.
The University smoking policy is recognised as an Occupational Health and Safety responsibility.
All job applicants to the University shall be informed of the University policy in regard to smoking in the workplace.
The University will provide support for those individuals trying to stop smoking.

Grievance procedure

Complaints about non-compliance with Senate policy on smoking should be made, in confidence if necessary, to the Head of Department or Section who may consult the Associate Director of Occupational Health and Safety for advice.

In the event of non-resolution, the problem should be referred to the relevant Executive Dean and, if necessary, to the Secretary and Registrar or Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor. In cases where a student or a staff member requests that their identity be treated as confidential, the University of Queensland Union, the relevant Union or Staff Association may act on their behalf.

Publicity materials

Staff and students are reminded that copies of this brochure and other smoking awareness publicity materials may be obtained from the Occupational Health and Safety Unit.