Smoking Policy

Purpose

To clarify the Company's approach to smoking (including vaping/e-cigarettes) in the workplace, comply with applicable law, and promote an environment of mutual respect between employees who smoke and those who don't.

Policy

The Company complies with all federal, state, and local laws regulating smoking in the workplace. Where local law is more restrictive than this policy, the stricter rule applies. Each location is responsible for confirming and posting the specific smoking rules that apply locally.

This policy covers traditional smoking and, where applicable law or Company practice extends the same restrictions, vaping and e-cigarette use. Vaping/e-cigarette regulation has changed rapidly and continues to vary significantly by state and locality: many states now include e-cigarettes/vapor products within their clean- indoor-air laws and treat vaping the same as smoking for workplace purposes (for example, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New Jersey, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, and Vermont), while other states and localities regulate vaping differently from, or not at all like, combustible smoking. Each location must confirm its own current state/local rule for vaping specifically — do not assume the smoking rule automatically extends to vaping without checking.

Where smoking is not permitted

• Anywhere a fire or safety hazard exists — including areas where flammable materials or hazardous substances are used or stored. (Consult your safety/EHS representative with questions about a specific area.)
• Any area where food, food ingredients, or products intended for consumption are prepared, processed, evaluated, or stored.
• Medical/health-services areas and elevators.
• Any other area designated "No Smoking" by the facility, consistent with local law.

Working out shared spaces

Outside of restricted areas, the Company encourages employees who smoke and those who don't to be considerate of each other and resolve preferences informally where possible. If employees can't work out a shared-space conflict themselves, a manager, Facilities, or HR will help.

Signage

Facilities must post signage as required by local law, clearly marking permitted and prohibited smoking areas.

Responsibilities

Role	Responsibilities
Managers / supervisors	Communicate and enforce these guidelines.
Employees	Follow smoking/no-smoking area rules; respect co-workers' preferences and help resolve conflicts informally.
Facilities / EHS	Confirm and post location-specific requirements consistent with local law.

References

• General Safety Policy