FOREWORD - Wentworth Institute of Technology

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WIT Employee HandbookSection I: Institute PoliciesI B. SMOKING AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICIES1. TOBACCO-FREE POLICYWentworth Institute of Technology is committed to providing a healthfulenvironment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Recognizing that smokingand inhaling smoke are health hazards, Wentworth prohibits smoking in all partsof the Institute. The implementation of this policy is in accordance withMassachusetts General Law, Chapter 270, Section 22.Wentworth joins with the American College Health Association (ACHA) insupporting the findings of the Surgeon General that tobacco use in any form,active and passive, is a significant health hazard. Wentworth further recognizesthat environmental or second-hand tobacco smoke has been classified as aGroup A carcinogen by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.Wentworth supports the health goals of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS)to reduce the percentage of adults who use tobacco products, and to positivelyinfluence our community by helping people to remain or become tobacco/smokefree.Research has shown that the promotion of a tobacco/smoke-freeenvironment has led to substantial reductions in the number of people whosmoke, the amount of tobacco products consumed, and the number of peopleexposed to environmental or second-hand tobacco smoke.The academic campus of Wentworth Institute of Technology will be a tobaccofreecommunity as of Sunday, August 26 , 2007 at 5:00 p.m.1. The sale, sampling or advertisement of all tobacco products or their use shallbe prohibited on the Wentworth campus and in all Wentworth publications.2. All members of the Wentworth community, including visitors and vendorsworking on campus, are expected to comply with this policy. This policy relies onthe consideration and cooperation of tobacco users and non-users.3. Enforcement of the policy is the responsibility of each member of theWentworth community. Faculty, staff, and/or students are expected to enforcethe policy for their facilities and/or sponsored activities.4. Violations of this policy are covered by existing faculty and staff employmentpolicies and the Student Code of Conduct and as such will be responded towithin the realm, responses, and consequences allowed by those policies orregulations.From August 26, 2007 until September 14, 2007, individuals foundviolating the Tobacco-free Policy will be reminded of the policy andasked to discard their tobacco product.March 200912
WIT Employee HandbookSection I: Institute PoliciesAfter September 14, 2007, individuals found violating the TobaccofreePolicy will be reminded of the policy, asked to discard theirtobacco product, and forwarded to the appropriate office fordisciplinary follow-up.Please be advised, resident students will be permitted to use tobacco productson the residential campus at the designated receptacles only. Although theInstitute does not support the use of tobacco, it recognizes that the campus ishome to many students and is concerned for the safety of students if required toleave campus at night to use tobacco products. This compromise will berevisited if members of the Wentworth community are found abusing this policy.For further information, please contact the Human Resources office or the Office ofWellness Education.2. ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE POLICYWentworth recognizes that alcohol and drug abuse can impair the ability offaculty and staff to provide quality programs and services. Wentworth believesthat constructive measures to deal with these problems are possible and stronglyencourages employees with drug and alcohol problems to seek treatment.However, Wentworth cannot and will not tolerate drug or alcohol abuse in theworkplace.It is unlawful for employees to manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or useillegal drugs in the workplace or while fulfilling their job duties outside theworkplace. Employees who violate this policy may be required to participate in arehabilitation program and/or may receive disciplinary action up to and includingtermination. Employees, as a condition of employment with Wentworth, mustabide by the terms of this statement.Employees who need assistance in dealing with substance abuse problems arestrongly encouraged to utilize the confidential assistance and services offeredthrough the Wentworth Human Resources department and the Wellness Group,our employee assistance provider. Employees may also consult with the HumanResources Department for confidential advice and referrals through the variousinsured health plans or to seek out other resources in the community.March 200913
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