AN INTRODUCTION TO E-CIGARETTES

CONSIDERING TOBACCO FREE WORK SITES

My story….and the cloud of smoke that changed my life

• Tobacco is still the SINGLE greatest cause of disease and premature death in America today and is responsible for more than 430,000 deaths each year.

• Approximately 1/3 of all tobacco users in this county will die prematurely because of their dependence on tobacco.

Wisconsin’s Statewide Smoke‐Free Air Law

State Statute 101.123, Wisconsin Act 12

Definitions:

Place of Employment: any indoor place that employees enter carrying out their

work duties such as office, work area, employee lounge, restroom, conference

room, meeting room, classroom, elevator, stairway, lobby, common area,

vehicle, cafeteria, meeting room, or hallway.

Public Place: any place open to the public or where the public may be invited

Enclosed Place: a structure or area that has a roof and more than two substantial

walls

Substantial Wall: a wall with no opening or with an opening that either does not

allow air in

from the outside or is less than 25 percent (25%) of the wall’s surface area

Smoking: a cigar, cigarette, pipe or other lighted smoking equipment (Note:

E‐cigarettes are not included)

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We wont get fooled again - The Who 1971

E-CIGARETTES INCLUDE:

• More than 70% of current smokers would like to quit, and if they do, the result will be both immediate and long term health improvements for them and for YOU, the employer.

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EXAMPLE OF AN E-CIGARETTE

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TOP 6 REASONS TO BE CONCERNED

ABOUT E-CIGARETTES

#1) E-CIGARETTES GIVE OFF MORE THAN

JUST “WATER VAPOR.”

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#2) E-CIGARETTES CAN UNDERMINE

CLEAN INDOOR AIR POLICIES BY MAKING

ENFORCEMENT CONFUSING.

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#3) THERE ARE NO REGULATIONS ON THE

MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF

E-CIGARETTES TO PROTECT CONSUMERS.

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#4) E-CIGARETTES ARE NOT APPROVED

BY THE FDA TO HELP SMOKERS QUIT.

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#5) E-CIGARETTE USERS OFTEN CONTINUE

TO ALSO SMOKE REGULAR CIGARETTES.

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#6) E-CIGARETTES APPEAL TO YOUTH.

#6) E-CIGARETTES APPEAL TO YOUTH.

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Dr Fiori UW Madison CTRI

KEY POINTS

• E-cigarettes aren’t good for our air or our kids

• E-cigarettes haven’t been proven to be safe

• Unregulated marketing, sale and distribution is driving demand

• Cessation claims are unproven

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

• Educate your employees

• Revisit your workplace tobacco policy

• Be part of the solution - join us!

RESOURCES AND SUPPORT

• Tobwis.org