Go Tobacco-Free | Vermont Department of Health CLOSE Translations for you Go Tobacco-Free Worksite Wellness Occupation Specific Wellness Resources Go Tobacco-Free Help Employees Get Daily Physical Activity Promote a Family-Friendly Workplace Promote Healthy Food Choices at the Workplace Promote Preventive Care & Safety Worksite Wellness Virtual Workshop Series Support the Emotional Wellbeing of Employees Tobacco use continues to be a leading cause of preventable death in Vermont. Some groups of employed adults—including those working in food service, maintenance and construction-related occupations—have even higher rates of tobacco use. The prevalence of adult smoking has decreased over the last decade, in part due to policies supporting tobacco-free workplaces. Worksites can continue to play an important role in reducing tobacco use and creating an environment that supports a right to breathe clean air. Recommended Strategies: Education and Awareness Promote free cessation resources through 802Quits Offer incentives or challenges to encourage quitting. On-Site Support Encourage physical activity or relaxation breaks as alternatives to smoking breaks. Host on-site, online or other tobacco cessation counseling. Move cigarette receptacles away from building entrances. Policy Change Implement a tobacco- and vape-free property policy with signage. Develop guidelines for participation in tobacco cessation activities during the workday. Ensure tobacco cessation counselling and medication are offered through the organization's health insurance. Create a property-wide tobacco-free policy that includes e-cigarettes and make sure employees are aware it exists. Related Resources: Free cessation support for individuals: 802Quits Sample Tobacco - Free Workplace Policy Quit@Work Toolkit Smoke-free Communication Materials For more information, contact the Vermont Tobacco Control Program at [email protected] and download the smoke- and vape-free lifestyle section of the Worksite Wellness Toolkit! June 3, 2024