Tobacco and Smoking Procedures & Information

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1 What is a Designated Smoking Area? Smoking is prohibited inside buildings, vehicles and in most public areas of Brock University. The only locations where smoking is permitted on campus is in the Designated Smoking Areas (DSA). These areas were selected so they were located 5 meters away from building entranceways and operable windows, and 9 meters away from air intake vents, loading docks and flammable or combustible materials. The DSAs are located relatively close to buildings and where possible, benches and ash/trash receptacles have been installed to make these areas convenient for users. Signage indicating the location of these DSAs is installed around the campus. The DSAs and their locations will be reviewed every two years. To review a copy of Brock University s Tobacco and Smoking Policy, please visit: on the University Secretariat webpage. Designated Smoking Areas are identified by the green signs pictured below: There are DSAs at the 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way Campus, the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts (MWS) and at Rodman Hall. The Hamilton Campus does not have a DSA, however smoking is permitted off the property on the city sidewalks. DSAs are located in the following places: Village Residence centre of the courts Lowenberger Residence Northeast exit beside Lot B Kenmore Centre outside South entrance South Block Southeast corner Thistle Complex Northeast corner Plaza Building across University Rd. at the North end of Flora Egerter Way Mackenzie Chown between B and C blocks, and outside J block South entrance Decew Residence North side of building across Residence Road Vallee Residence South of building, in the gazebo Alan Earp Residence North entrance across road, by the garden near Lot K Central Utilities Building North side of the Central Utilities Building, beside Ray Woodfield Dr. 573 Glenridge Avenue outside East entrance, Southeast corner of building International Building outside Southwest entrance, beside walkway

2 Quarryview Residence across the sidewalks surrounding the buildings Gateway Residence Northeast corner MWS Northeast side of the building Rodman Hall East of front entrance A map of the designated smoking areas can be found on the Health, Safety & Wellness webpage under Environmental Safety at What resources does the University offer for quitting smoking? Brock faculty, staff and students may be eligible to use the following programs, services, and resources aimed at preventing smoking uptake, coping with tobacco addictions, and reducing or quitting smoking. Services for Employees: Employee Family Assistance Program Employee Benefits Services for Students: Health Services Leave the Pack Behind Leave the Pack Behind is a tobacco control program on campus that offers young adults a range of services including self-help booklets, access to free nicotine patches and gum, and support. Visit a display booth on campus for carbon monoxide testing, self-help programs, peer led services, and information about quit aides and clinical interventions available. Leave The Pack Behind quitting programs have been proven to be very effective! If you are interested in receiving FREE nicotine replacement therapy, please visit Student Health Services (specific conditions apply). LTPB also hosts the annual contest Wouldurather opened to all young adults in Ontario. By entering this contest, you have the chance of winning up to $5000 by quitting smoking or staying smoke-free!

3 Crush the Crave an app developed specially to help young adults quite smoking. Visit the Crush the Crave website at or download the app for free from the app store. Other Resources: Smokers Helpline The Smokers Helpline is available to everyone and offers an online quit program, free help by phone and text messaging, and self-help workbooks.

4 DSA Non-Compliance Reporting Procedure: 1. If you observe smokers not complying with the Tobacco and Smoking Policy, politely encourage them towards the nearest DSA advising that smoking is permitted only in specified locations. 2. In the event of unresolved compliance issues, where the non-compliant smokers are again witnessed smoking outside of a DSA; a complaint can be made to Campus Security Services. Complaints must include the following information if known: the date, time, your name and contact information, the name of the non-compliant smoker, whether they are a Brock employee, student, visitor or contractor, the location and description of the conduct. The complaint can be made by calling ext or by ing the completed report form below to security@brocku.ca. 3. When Campus Security Services receives the complaint they will investigate the area and direct any non-compliant smokers to a proper DSA. Campus Security Services will request the name of any observed non-compliant smokers if not already known. 4. If upon further investigation, Campus Security Services notes the non-compliance persists or if another complaint is made regarding the same individuals, Campus Security Services will determine whether the smoker is a Brock student, employee, visitor or contractor. a. If a student continues to violate the smoking policy after the above steps have been taken, Campus Security Services will report the non-compliance to the Manager of Student Affairs in Student Services where they will be subject to discipline under the University s Student Code of Conduct. b. If an employee continues to violate the smoking policy after the above steps have been taken, Campus Security Services will report the non-compliance to the Health Safety & Wellness Team by at besafe@brocku.ca or at extension The Health Safety & Wellness Team will follow up with the individual s immediate supervisor. c. If a contractor or visitor continues to violate the policy after the above steps have been taken, Campus Security Services may ask them to leave the premise. For contractors, Campus Security Services will also report the non-compliance to the appropriate project managers. 5. If you continue to notice the same non-compliant smokers, please submit another complaint as this will escalate the response.

5 SMOKING NON-COMPLIANCE REPORT FORM DATE: TIME: NAME OF REPORTER: REPORTER CONTACT INFORMATION: ( OR PHONE#) NAME OF SMOKER (IF KNOWN): IS THE SMOKER AN/A: EMPLOYEE UNKNOWN VISITOR/CONTRACTOR STUDENT LOCATION OF OBSERVATION: DESCRIPTION OF OBSERVATION: HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED A REPORT FOR THIS PARTICULAR SMOKER/GROUP OF SMOKERS? YES NO Completed forms should be sent to security@brocku.ca