Prevention of Tobacco Use

Workplaces

The Smoke-Free Ontario and Tobacco Education and Control Teams are available to workplaces for the support, consultation and education of employers and employees in tobacco-related initiatives.

There are a number of reasons for employers to incorporate smoke-free policy, tobacco education and quit smoking supports in the workplace. They include:

Improved employee health
Increased productivity
Reduced costs
Enhanced job satisfaction
Stronger corporate image
Compliance with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act

Employers can make an enormous difference in the healthy lifestyles of their employees.

Visit Programs, Services, Resources for a listing of workplace tobacco resources.

For more information on tobacco and the workplace or to initiate a comprehensive Workplace Wellness Program that includes tobacco education, speak to a Public Health Nurse, by contacting: York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653, TTY 1-866-252-9933