If it looks like a duck & quacks like a duck . . .

 

 

Dear list,

 

A member of staff has raised an enquiry about the use of e-cigarettes at work. For those that don’t know, they look like ordinary cigarettes but are (usually) plastic, contain nicotine and emit a “vapour” which is reportedly harmless (by manufacturers) but it appears this is currently unproven. I must admit it had me stumped for a minute, I have approached my local NHS smoking cessation team for a view but was wondering if anyone on the list had a view or experiences about these things in their workplace, in particular in relation to smoking policy?

 

Kind Regards,

 

Tim Ellis RN, SPCHN (OH), PgDip OH
Occupational Health Advisor
Occupational Health Department

Edward Herbert Building (EHB)

Loughborough University
Leicestershire
LE11 3TU

UK

Telephone: 01509 222851

Mobile:      07917 053340

Fax:           01509 222852

 

http://www.lboro.ac.uk/admin/hse/occupational/

 

 

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