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(1) The purpose of this policy and associated procedures is to maintain a healthy environment at Western Sydney University by defining all University premises as Smoke-Free environments. The University has an obligation under the Work Health and Safety Act, 2011 to provide a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, students and visitors. The University also has an obligation under the Smoke-free Environment Act, 2000to prohibit smoking in enclosed public places and to prevent the spread of tobacco smoke into smoke-free areas under its control. (2) The following definitions apply for the purpose of this policy: (3) Smoking is prohibited on all University Premises. The University has a responsibility to minimise adverse environmental effects and has committed in its Environmental Management Policy to reduce pollution and waste. The University is required to comply with the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001 and is obliged under Australia's ratification of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control to protect all people from exposure to tobacco smoke. (4) Smoking is also prohibited at and around all entrances to University Premises. (5) This policy applies to all persons on University Premises. (6) The University is committed to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of its employees whilst at work and its students and visitors while on campus. The University has adopted the following principles: (7) Sale of all tobacco products and electronic nicotine delivery systems or e-cigarettes is prohibited on University Premises. (8) Managers and supervisors of areas, staff and students under their responsibility, must: (9) All persons on University Premises: (10) Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing will: (11) Office of Estate and Commercial will: (13) Under the NSW Smoke-Free Environment Act, 2000, fines can be issued by external inspectors for breaches of the act. The amount of the fine is as applicable under the act at the time of the offence and will be in excess of $550 per breach. (14) The University recognises that some staff and students may require assistance to quit smoking. Employees may speak with a counsellor in accordance with the Employee Assistance Program Procedures for assistance in adjusting their smoking habits to align with this policy. Similarly, students can seek assistance from the University Counselling and Disability. (15) Professional help to assist employees and students who wish to stop smoking is available from Quitline (a telephone advisory service available by calling 137 848) or by visiting www.icanquit.com.au. In addition, to encourage and support those staff wanting to quit smoking, the University will allow staff to access up to 8 hours special leave for the purpose of attending a recognised "quit smoking" program. This leave is subject to the same approval process as any other special leave. Staff are responsible for paying fees and other costs associated with their participation in a "quit smoking" program. (16) It is important that all persons on University Premises are aware of this policy. This will be facilitated as much as possible via the following means:Smoke-Free Environment Policy
Section 1 - Section 1 - Purpose and Context
Section 2 - Definitions
Top of PageSection 3 - Policy Statement
Section 4 - Procedures
Part A - Responsibilities
Part B - Dealing with Non-Compliance
Part C - Assistance for smokers
Part D - Policy Dissemination
Top of PageSection 5 - Guidelines