To me it should be just like any other health regulation. It shouldn't be allowed to be viewed as a health issue unless there is a overwhelming need and proven scientifically by a majority of reputable scientific minds that ETS is the hazard to health that the antis scream it is.
I think that there may be a Constitutional argument against the regulation of smoking in a privately owned business, I don't think that Halfpenny has hit the right argument yet.
JMO
What would this be? I wonder if all employers are going to take on this issue too. Whose rights' trump the rights of others? I just don't understand all of this. We were a population that I thought was geared to the average but it is moving to the few and exceptional. The average simply folds and follows the lead. Maybe this is a reformed smoker getting even.
WHAT A WAY TO KEEP YOUR WORK SITE EXCLUSIVE..peeeuuu!
STATE OF MICHIGAN--Family Independence Agency Memo
To: Grand Tower
Date: January 13, 2005
From: Office of Communications
Subject: Fragrance Free Zone
The fifth floor of the Grand Tower Building has been declared a “fragrance free” zone and has been posted as such on the first floor elevator area. This means employees and non-employee visitors to the fifth floor must refrain from using perfume, cologne, soap, shampoo and lotion that gives an odor.
There are staff members on that floor with significant health impairments from allergies related to strong odors from these products. Prior exposure to these elements has resulted in employees suffering respiratory distress and an inability to perform in the work environment. For these persons, this is an issue as serious as second hand smoke, which is banned from state buildings.
Please refrain from using this type of product before coming
into work and while at work if you plan to:
· Use fifth floor conference rooms.
· Meet with staff on the fifth floor.
· Deliver material to or otherwise visit the fifth floor.
We understand this prohibition may cause resentment as use of certain soap, shampoo, perfume, cologne and lotion is a matter of personal preference and self-identification. However, because of documented health concerns we ask for your cooperation and understanding on the Grand Tower fifth floor.
Many persons with allergies react negatively to airborne odors. Please be courteous and understanding if this becomes an issue elsewhere. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this important health issue.