But when you combine smoking and asbestos it increases the chance of lung cancer 50 times. 2 Cigarettes contain many common poisons, including some of the same chemicals found in rat poison, toilet bowl cleaner and embalming fluid. 3 Workers have a right to a hazard- free workplace, including protection from secondhand smoke. Even though the tobacco industry covered up the facts for decades, we now know that nicotine is as addictive as cocaine or heroin. 6 Tobacco smoke damages your lungs so they can't protect you from other hazardous substances you're exposed to on the job.
Tobacco affects all members' retirement benefits.
More money can go into wages and pensions if it doesn't have to be used for health care costs for tobacco- related illness. When Health and Welfare funds have to pay large claims, this is a direct cost to every member who participates in the fund. Management Committees , who can develop voluntary worksite tobacco policies. Chewing tobacco causes cancer of the mouth, larynx and esophagus. Badly discolored teeth, receding gums, bad breath and chronic sores are common among users.