It may be easier to obtain insurance, because some insurance companies look more favorably on smoke free restaurants. Good grades given . No markdowns from health inspectors who find employees smoking in the kitchen. Increased loyalty . Smoke free policies protect health of employees who will have no more complaints about working the smoking section.
Waitresses have the highest death rate of any female occupation.
Men and women who wait tables have a 50 to 90 percent increased risk of lung cancer, most likely the result of restaurant tobacco smoke. More restaurants kicking the habit Approximately 1,200 restaurants in Washington State now benefit from being smoke free. Send mail to the Webmaster .