IMO, no need to ask at PEM about the smoking habits. If there is evidence to
suggest that the job in question carries respiratory hazards then within an
appropriate medical examination including a LFT, the question on smoking
will be covered anyway
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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of Glenn Raybone
Sent: 26 June 2008 08:39
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Smoking questions
Morning
can I ask if any one asks potential employees about smoking habits on their
pre-employment health questionnaires?
We currently do not but wonder if we should or could?
Do we need to know such information as would it have any influence on
a 'fitness to work' decision? If they are working in an area with
respiratory sensitisers then a heavy smoking habit could be useful
information to have, but for example, a nurse in Day Hospital, do we really
need to know if they smoke or not?
Their is an angle to adopt the health promotion stance by asking if they
smoke and discussing as needed but if someone smokes it's their choice, and
I guess ultimately if they felt this maty jeopardise their offer of a job
they may be economical with their answers on the health declaration form.
What do others do/think about this?
regards
Glenn
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