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The lowdown on lighting up
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Veterinary Economics
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June 1, 2008
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Copyright informationCopyright Advanstar Communications, Inc. Jun 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Stay on the right side of smokers, nonsmokers, and the law.
The most obvious component of any indoor air quality program has to be control of tobacco smoke. More than one-quarter of employees in the United States are smokers, according to a National Health Interview survey. This presents a challenge to all business owners, who must balance the rights of smokers with those of nonsmokers.
It's pretty clear by now that secondhand smoke isn't healthy. Many veterinary hospitals and some cities and states have prohibited smoking in buildings. This may solve some problems, but there are still situations when you may need to take action. For instance, if staff members congregate outside the back ...
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