there are a few people in my organisation who want to make it "legal" to use E cigarettes at work. Their argument is that it promotes health as they may assist with stopping smoking, that it will increase productivity as smokers will be able to concentrate better and they will be able to do longer shifts. I remain to be convinced around these arguments - I really cant think of a good reason why they shouldn't be used but I have a funny feeling that (if allowed) this would turn out to be the thin end of the wedge . Please note that I have absolutely nothing to base these feelings on and have therefore declined to comment on this at work,

Interesting topic because the ban, as far as I understand, was based on the actual smoke produced itself and the resulting potential health impact for those exposed. So if there is no smoke produced......

I guess the replacement aids will have to be considered under same local rules as issues such as eating, chewing gum etc in in the work place. It may not be organizationally acceptable but not a health and safety issue?

On Jan 21, 2012 10:44 AM, "N. Rostami" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hi List,

I know that this a management issue, but I was wondering if anyone has come across this in their area. I am guessing that there are some organizations that have imposed a ban on the use of e-cigs in their offices.

What I would like to know is how they have rationaled this to their workforce?

Currently there is no law to stop a person from using this in the offices where tobacco smoking is banned. There is no doubt that employers can make their own rules. However, all rules in workplace are subject to a challenge from the unions and employees for reasonableness, so under what scheme one would say to the workforce that they should not use e-cigs in offices.

All comments are welcome and appreciated, and thanking you in advance

N.
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