W. Va. Code R. § 141-87-4

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 141-87-4 - POLICY

Smoking is prohibited in space occupied by the West Virginia National Guard. Commanders/Supervisors may make reasonable accommodations for emploj'ees who do smoke; however, they must be made without exposing individuals to the effects of second-hand smoke. If accommodations cannot be made, the area will be smoke free.

a. Smoking is prohibited except in specifically designated areas.

b. Smoking is prohibited in auditoriums, conference rooms, classrooms and restrooms.

c. Smoking is prohibited in all Government (Federal & State) vehicles.

d. Smoking is prohibited on aU military aircraft with less than 30 usable seats, during aeromedical evacuation and flights of less than 2 hours in duration.

e. Smoking areas nnay be designated and posted in buildings and work-areas. Smoking areas must be vented to the outside. This does not mean opening doors and/or windows, or any other method that interferes with the buildings heating and cooling system. The facility/armory manager shall have the This regulation supersedes WVMR (Army) 600-63 and WVMR (Air) 30-27, dtd 16 May 1989 responsibility to establish designated smoking areas, provided adequate ventilation requirements are met. f. Commanders/Supervisors may authorize break periods for smokers, but they are not required.

4. The use of smokeless tobacco products are permitted in individuals work areas and private offices within the following guidelines:

a. None shall be used when interacting with public or when conducting any interviews or training.

b. Waste cans shall not be used as spittooiis. Each user shall furnish and maintain one's own spitton devise in a manner that is sanitary, nonoderous and generally out of view of pathways.

W. Va. Code R. § 141-87-4