My Company Re-did their policy about E-cigs

[Suicidebob]

I just found out earlier this week while going through an Employee handbook that as of Jan 1st 2012, they have banned E-cigs in the building. I wasn't upset- just shocked. I'm pretty sure I'm the only one at this location that has an electronic cig, but I wonder if it was an issue in our other areas.

The rest of the hand book has not changed. All they did was add that area of "NO ELECTRONIC devices TO BE SMOKED IN THE COMPANY BUILDING."

They didn't give any meetings or any memos about this change; I found it while looking for the punch-time policy.

I'm sure this has happened to some of you who work in corporate offices.

 

[Envithyx]

The rest of the hand book has not changed. All they did was add that area of "NO ELECTRONIC devices TO BE SMOKED IN THE COMPANY BUILDING."

Interesting, but their failure to define it properly could be their undoing should one press the issue. Electronic devices can't be SMOKED unless you set it on fire, and who would want to do that? They should have worded it better. *shrug*

 

[Shortstuff116]

I agree with Envithyx in that we don't "smoke" e-cigs, we vape them. Technically they are not referring to e-cigs but of course they probably are.

 

[Suicidebob]

Yeah, I could fight it... But I wouldn't get very far.

 

[Cushuito]

Yeah, I could fight it... But I wouldn't get very far.

It's definitely worth asking a question about! Perhaps those in charge are simply uninformed!

I could only see them really having an issue if people were trying to use them on the clock instead of working! (I don't actually know what your job is/what the company you work for does... so it's just speculation).

Asking a question couldn't possibly get you in any trouble, nor could a little education case them to be in any sort of negative position. I'd speak with a supervisor about it! Maybe in the process of spreading your adventitious views you can convert a few non believers!

 

[Kevin littell]

I wonder how many people have read that manual and how long it can be ignored till someone actually says something......

 

[Thrill]

My company changed the title of the policy to "Tobacoo-Free and Electronic Cigarette-Free Workplace." in September of 2011. All of the terminology is about "using" products, so can't even get them on a technicality like saying "no smoking."

 

[GernBlanston]

Even if company policy doesn't currently prohibit e-cigs in my building, I'm sure recharging of a lithium ion battery on a company laptop is, and I'm also sure they could construe it as use of a tobacco product.

 

[Suicidebob]

Well, I have a plan in order.. My office is right now to HR; I'm planning to vape until someone says something. I'm used to getting into trouble.

 

[Thrill]

Well, I have a plan in order.. My office is right now to HR; I'm planning to vape until someone says something. I'm used to getting into trouble.

I'd try that, but seeing that I am in HR, probably wouldn't work.

 

[JenWill]

Thats a shame.
I am actually having the opposite happen at work. The President of my company saw me with mine and started researching the heck out of it after he saw I hadn't had an analog and is now encouraging everyone to start vaping instead of smoking and telling us all we are permitted to vape at our desks if we want.

 

[Petrodus]

Some companies have encouraged those who smoke to convert to vaping...
They realize those who are allowed to vape "Indoors" at work
take less breaks than smokers and thus production is increased.

 

[Retirednhappy]

Everyone needs to get the word out. At the same time, we have to be careful about how we act when we do that.

I am new to this. Before I read up on vaping, I don't know how I would have reacted to this whole thing. I didn't even know what e cigs were until a month ago. Now, as of yesterday when my kit finally arrived, I am totally thrilled with this whole thing. If you talk to people in public like you do to the noobies here in this forum there is a great future in vaping. There are so many wonderful people here.

Happy

 

[Cushuito]

That's great that you finally have your kit and that you took the time to get educated about the subject!


Bob, let us know what happens with you and hr!

 

[Edwin Boyette]

I vape all day every day in my office and drip while I'm teaching classes (Asbestos, Lead, Hazmat) boss seems cool with it, he gives me a wide berth when I'm nicotine deficient