Comments on: How Do You Get Someone To Stop Smoking At Work?

By: Chic

Chic — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:31:53 +0000

I live in CA and all buildings are smoke free. You need to work with state legislators to pass no smoking laws. In the mean time look for another job in a smoke free environment.

By: Been There~Done That!

Been There~Done That! — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:05:07 +0000

i know it sucks, but unless the boss bands it there’s nothing you an do really….right now because you’re new. If she’s gotta answer the phones and that’s why she props the door open..suggest answering them for her while she’s gone. That could get you into trouble though because she could take advantage of you. I would look into state laws about cig smoke at work….this could be an OSHA thing especially if you’re allergic…the only thing is you BETTER be able to back up your allergy if you call OSHA or start getting into legal stuff here.
Good Luck…hope it helped a little bit. I’m a smoker, but I can’t STAND cig smoke inside. I smoke outside my house and I defiantly couldn’t stand it in the work place. I feel for you seriously and this is coming from a smoker. LOL

By: lynda_is

lynda_is — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:25:17 +0000

Did you think about bringing it up to your boss? If she does it in the first place she has no respect for anyone else in the office.
I thought it was banned in public places? Check out your resources.
Talk to your boss.
Talking to her since she does not seem to care will do nothing but start a fire. And, don’t have someone do it for you. That shows weakness and you want to be seen by your fellow co-workers as a strong asset.

By: patric

patric — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:54:18 +0000

Start putting out your resume then. Document all the things you are going through because you may have a case to sue the company you are working for. Most building owners prohibit smoking in buildings, however it depends on the owner. Next time you go for an interview be sure to ask about their smoking policy. That way you won’t end up in the situation you are nin now.

By: buscha13

buscha13 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:05:49 +0000

change jobs

By: piyo006

piyo006 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:28:09 +0000

I thought there was a new law about smoking in the work place.
I would contact the health department and find out.

By: Lizzy-ti

Lizzy-ti — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:42:01 +0000

I thought that smoking in the building is prohibited by law. What state are you in? I am a smoker but I dont usually smoke in front of non smokers. I think that is very inconsiderate of them, specially in your condition. Suggest your coworker to wear a handfree headset. That way, when she have the urge, at least she doesnt has to smoke indoor and can also answer the phone. If that doesnt work, the only thing you can do is put up with them by wearing a mask or find another job. sorry pal.

By: laura_ve

laura_ve — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:09:49 +0000

Smoking is banned in most public places in Ontario now as well as many work places. Since your boss doesn’t seem to be too concerned about your health problems, it should tell you something about him/her and walking the walk and talking the talk. Find out the employment standards office, as well as the health department and make a complaint. You also might complain to the Americans with Disability Act people.
If your boss has a boss complain to him/her and if nothing is done , find another job.
Your health is just as important as their’s and they must make reasonable accomodation.

By: Ben Dover

Ben Dover — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:24:33 +0000

I would speak to my co-worker directly.

By: nellie

nellie — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:08:21 +0000

Buy a pack of the same cigs they smoke. Open it up and drip some clorox on each cig and box them back up after they dry out. take them to work and substitue your pack for thiers when they are not looking. That should stop them.