34.05.99.A1 SMOKING IN TEXAS AGRILIFE RESEARCH FACILITIES AND VEHICLES
   Approved: July 29, 1997
   Revised: December 10, 1997
   Supplements System Policy 34.05, Smoking Policy

1.00 PURPOSE

 To provide guidelines concerning smoking in Texas AgriLife Research (AgriLife Research) facilities and vehicles.

2.00 GENERAL

 To provide the highest level of protection for the health of all employees and visitors  using or working in AgriLife Research facilities and vehicles and to comply with System Policy 34.05, Smoking Policy, all AgriLife Research facilities and vehicles are hereby designated as "smoke free."
3.00 PROCEDURES

 3.01 All on-campus employees will follow the Texas A&M University Smoking Rule.

 3.02 Each administrative head of research and extension centers/stations will ensure the following:

  A. Notices are posted at each entrance which indicates that the facility is a smoke free area.

  B. An area adjacent to the facility is designated as a smoking area.   The following guidelines may aid in the selection and establishment of an appropriate area:

   1. The smoking area will be covered, if possible.
   2. Do not designate an area where non-smokers will be in direct contact with the smoke when entering or exiting a building.
   3. Provide non-flammable containers with lids for disposal of cigarette or cigar stubs.