Quick Answer
No. LWG maintains a smoke- and tobacco-free environment. Smoking or vaping is not allowed inside company buildings, company vehicles, or customer vehicles.
Designated Smoking Areas
Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas that meet distance, safety, and disposal requirements. All signage and posted rules must be followed.
Governing Policy
This article provides general guidance. Smoking, vaping, and tobacco-use rules, including designated area requirements, are governed by the LWG Safety Manual, which serves as the official policy.
** The following is an excerpt from the LWG Safety Manual**
Leeds West Groups maintains a smoke- and tobacco-free environment. Smoking or using any tobacco products, including but not limited to cigarettes, electronic smoking devices or e-cigarettes, pipes, hookahs, cigars, snuff, or chewing tobacco, is not allowed anywhere in the building or vehicles owned, leased, or rented by the Company or a customer. Except in designated smoking areas, non-smokers' right to breathe clean air takes precedence over the right to smoke. All signage must be followed and posted rules must be respected. For reporting procedures, refer to the Reporting & Escalation section of this manual for step-by-step instructions.
Designated Outdoor Smoking Area Requirements
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Location: Must be more than 25 feet from building entrances, windows, and air intakes.
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Safety: Areas must be clear of flammable materials and unenclosed.
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Disposal: Approved waste receptacles must be used.
