Smoke Free Campus
Team briefing
What is a Smoke Free
Campus?
Smoking will not be permitted on any campus from 1 January 2015. Box Hill
Institute’s smoke free policy extends to all Institute property, including:
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all campuses
in all buildings or parts of buildings under Box Hill Institute control
on all semi-enclosed thoroughfares such as verandas and on all elevated
walkways between buildings
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in any outdoor area in and around campus buildings
in all Box Hill Institute owned/leased vehicles.
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Why are we doing it?
Box Hill Institute values the health and wellbeing of our students, staff and
visitors and the smoke free policy has been implemented to create a healthy,
safe and positive environment for everyone.
There are many benefits to being a smoke free campus, which include:
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safeguarding the health and safety of employees, students, contractors,
sub-contractors and visitors
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protection from exposure to second hand smoke
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adhering to legislative requirements
considering the health and wellbeing of all employees and students by
providing and supporting smoking prevention and cessation strategies
reducing the potential risk of fire
maintaining a clean environment.
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How will this policy be
communicated?
The implementation of a smoke-free environment is an important initiative
and Box Hill Institute is using a variety of media to communicate this
message, including:
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signage around the campus and perimeter
student diary and StudentWeb
website
email updates to staff
updated Student and Staff Codes of Conduct
digital campus screens
information at O Week and orientation days
social media
Smoke Free Campus pamphlets.
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How will this policy be enforced?
One of the aims of introducing a smoke-free policy is to raise awareness of
the harmful effects of ETS on others. A person in breach of the policy may be
requested to stop, and may be reminded of their responsibilities under this
policy. Employees who continue to breach this policy will be managed in
accordance with the BHI Group Discipline Policy.
What support is available?
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QUIT seminars
QUIT program materials
Employee Assistance Program for staff
Learner Support Services for students
Information and tools to assist staff/students wanting to quit
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What do I do if I see
someone smoking on campus?
Staff can play a role in our smoke free initiative by increasing awareness to
those smoking on campus through signage, quit support and resources
available, social media and information online. Our Code of Conduct may assist
in keeping the conversation simpler and less personal.
If you are comfortable having a conversation with someone smoking on campus,
you can refer to campus signs or use the following tips :
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remember that smoking is an addiction; sometimes smoking is associated to
stress or an addiction to nicotine so it’s important to be mindful of this when
explaining the policy
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respectfully request the smoker to either put out the cigarette safely or move
off campus grounds if they wish to keep smoking
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if the person complies, remember to thank them. If the person becomes
angry or confrontational, excuse yourself and report the incident to your
manager or security.
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Where can I go if I want to
smoke?
Smoking is not permitted on any campus so it will need to be outside the
campus perimeter.
Box Hill Institute’s smoke free policy extends to all Institute property,
including:
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all campuses
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in any outdoor area in and around campus buildings
in all buildings or parts of buildings under Box Hill Institute control
on all semi-enclosed thoroughfares such as verandas and on all elevated
walkways between buildings
in all Box Hill Institute owned/leased vehicles.
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Where can I get further
information?
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Further information about Box Hill Institute's Smoke Free Policy can be
found at www.boxhill.edu.au/smokefree
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You can also speak to:
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Your manager
Health, Safety and Wellbeing on 9286 9340, or
Student Support Services on 9286 9891.
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