Workers who are bothered by smoke will not be exposed to it at the worksite. Smokers appreciate a clear company policy about smoking at work. Managers are relieved when a process for dealing with smoking in the workplace is clearly defined. For the employer A smokefree environment helps create a safe, healthful workplace. Direct health care costs to the company may be reduced.
Maintenance costs go down when smoke, matches, and cigarette butts are eliminated in facilities.
Office equipment, carpets, and furniture last longer. It may be possible to negotiate lower health, life, and disability coverage as employee smoking is reduced. The risk of fires is lower. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Office on Smoking and Health, 1986. Siegel M, Husten C, Merritt RK, et al.