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Non-smoking Policy

Date: December 23, 1997
Revision Number: 2
I. Preface 
The Institution has a responsibility to provide a work and learning environment that is healthy and productive for all
employees and students. 

II. Provisions 

A. In recognition of the evidence that smoking is a health risk to the non-smoker as well as the smoker, the Institution has expanded its restrictions on workplace smoking to prohibit smoking in the interiors of all Institution buildings and vehicles. A limited number of housing units are exempt from this restriction. 

B. Smoking is not allowed anywhere within the interior spaces of the Institution's vessels. There are NO exceptions to this policy. During foul weather, at the Master's discretion, smoking may be allowed in the wet lab on OCEANUS, in the aft hanger on KNORR, and in the ROV hanger on ATLANTIS. At other times, smoking may be allowed on the weather decks, as long as said activity does not interfere with the general practice of good seamanship. Additionally, the practice of selling tobacco products to crew members/technical staff from bonded stores on board the Institution's vessels will be discontinued January 1, 1998. 

III. Support 
The Institution provides programs for students, employees and family members who wish assistance in stopping
smoking. The programs will be administered through the Ombuds/EEO Office and the Human Resources Office, as a
component of the Institution's Wellness Programs. 

IV. Compliance 
All Institution employees, students, visitors and other affiliates are required to comply with this policy. 

Should you require assistance in the interpretation  of this procedure, please contact your Human Resources Representative.