Tobacco Free in 2017 - WTF

[jledou]

Received this note today at work - mind you alcohol is still acceptable at corporate functions. Still rubs me the wrong way and just confirms that idiots are running the show.

Today we are announcing a significant step in advancing our core value of Safety and Health. By April 1, 2017, we intend all Company locations globally will be tobacco free. This means that -- in addition to smoking being prohibited in Company buildings – tobacco use will be prohibited on all Company property, including outdoors.

We are taking this action because we are committed to the health and well-being for all our employees. Tobacco use is widely recognized as one of the most significant causes of preventable illness. Both the public and private sectors deploy tobacco control as a major strategy to improve health and wellness all over the world, with important results.