I've been vaping at work, for 2 years now. No issues at all. Slowly (2 years of people asking what's that and where can I get one) about 1/4 of my entire workplace has switched to vaping. So this is what comes down the wire today.
To all:
1. Effective immediately, Smokeless Cigarettes are not authorized for use within all office buildings, building workspaces and living accommodations within MARLANT and may only be permitted for use outside in designated Smoking Areas. Headress shall be worn, however, saluting in not required when in this area. When an Officer approaches, personnel are to come to attention and acknowledge his/her presence. Smoking shelters are a privilege and not a right and can be revoked at any time.
2. Much research and consultation has taken place between this office, the Base Surgeon, Health Canada and Provincial Health authorities with respect to the Electronic Cigarette products. These products come as electronic cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos and pipes, as well as cartridges of nicotine solutions and related products/paraphanalia. These products fall within the scope of the Food and Drugs Act, and under the Act, require market authorization before they can be imported, advertised or sold. The sale of these products is currently not compliant with the Food and Drugs Act since no electronic smoking products have been granted a market authorization in Canada.
3. Recently, a number of electronic cigarettes, cigars and pipes as well as cartridges of nicotine solutions and related products have been marketed in Canada, and through the Internet. Most of these products are shaped and look like their conventional counterparts. They produce a vapour that resembles smoke and a glow that resembles the tip of a cigarette. They consist of a battery-powered delivery system that vapourizes and delivers a liquid chemical mixture that may be composed of various amounts of nicotine, propylene glycol, and other chemicals. Nicotine is a highly addictive and toxic substance, and the inhalation of propylene glycol is a known irritant. Although these electronic smoking products may be marketed as a safer alternative to conventional tobacco products and, in some cases, as an aid to quitting smoking, electronic smoking products may pose risks such as nicotine poising and addiction. Health Canada has advised that as of this date, there are still no electronic cigarettes that have received authorisation to be sold to Canadians.
4. The DND and CF currently has "authorized" smoking cessation programs and products that personnel can utilize to aid in quitting smoking and all are encouraged to approach Medical Authorities to learn more.
5. Personnel wishing to find out more information may visit the Health Canada website or may call the toll-free hotline at 1-800-267-9675.
now, really, don't really care. Whatever. I am not in any way shape or form dependant on my e-cig, I can take it or leave it, so I can definately not smoke this thing at work. My issue is why would we have to do it in the smoking area? Thats beyond stupid. We might as well just take up smoking again. If they are going to say no to e-cig's in the building, k, but why can't we smoke them in the garden area? They don't smell... there is no burning so no second hand, if they are dangerous, they are only dangerous to the adults who have made the decision to use them. So I don't get it.
To all:
1. Effective immediately, Smokeless Cigarettes are not authorized for use within all office buildings, building workspaces and living accommodations within MARLANT and may only be permitted for use outside in designated Smoking Areas. Headress shall be worn, however, saluting in not required when in this area. When an Officer approaches, personnel are to come to attention and acknowledge his/her presence. Smoking shelters are a privilege and not a right and can be revoked at any time.
2. Much research and consultation has taken place between this office, the Base Surgeon, Health Canada and Provincial Health authorities with respect to the Electronic Cigarette products. These products come as electronic cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos and pipes, as well as cartridges of nicotine solutions and related products/paraphanalia. These products fall within the scope of the Food and Drugs Act, and under the Act, require market authorization before they can be imported, advertised or sold. The sale of these products is currently not compliant with the Food and Drugs Act since no electronic smoking products have been granted a market authorization in Canada.
3. Recently, a number of electronic cigarettes, cigars and pipes as well as cartridges of nicotine solutions and related products have been marketed in Canada, and through the Internet. Most of these products are shaped and look like their conventional counterparts. They produce a vapour that resembles smoke and a glow that resembles the tip of a cigarette. They consist of a battery-powered delivery system that vapourizes and delivers a liquid chemical mixture that may be composed of various amounts of nicotine, propylene glycol, and other chemicals. Nicotine is a highly addictive and toxic substance, and the inhalation of propylene glycol is a known irritant. Although these electronic smoking products may be marketed as a safer alternative to conventional tobacco products and, in some cases, as an aid to quitting smoking, electronic smoking products may pose risks such as nicotine poising and addiction. Health Canada has advised that as of this date, there are still no electronic cigarettes that have received authorisation to be sold to Canadians.
4. The DND and CF currently has "authorized" smoking cessation programs and products that personnel can utilize to aid in quitting smoking and all are encouraged to approach Medical Authorities to learn more.
5. Personnel wishing to find out more information may visit the Health Canada website or may call the toll-free hotline at 1-800-267-9675.
now, really, don't really care. Whatever. I am not in any way shape or form dependant on my e-cig, I can take it or leave it, so I can definately not smoke this thing at work. My issue is why would we have to do it in the smoking area? Thats beyond stupid. We might as well just take up smoking again. If they are going to say no to e-cig's in the building, k, but why can't we smoke them in the garden area? They don't smell... there is no burning so no second hand, if they are dangerous, they are only dangerous to the adults who have made the decision to use them. So I don't get it.
i used to be union but my information is very outdated (2008 max). I would have to agree with you, if there is anyone anywhere affiliated with a union, can you step forward?
