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Smoke Free

The science clearly shows that secondhand smoke causes cancer, even for those who have never smoked a cigarette. We are working in communities across the nation to make all public places smoke-free, protecting all workers from the dangers of secondhand smoke. 

Smoke Free Resources:

The Risks of Secondhand Smoke in Casinos

November 5, 2018

Secondhand smoke (SHS) is an occupational hazard for many casino workers- from dealers to security. Job-related exposure to SHS is a significant, but entirely preventable, cause of premature death among U.S. workers.

The Effects of Secondhand Smoke on Worker Health

November 4, 2018

More than 40 years after former U.S. Surgeon General Jesse Steinfeld first exposed the potential health risks of secondhand smoke (SHS) in 1971,1 and nearly 30 years after a subsequent Surgeon General’s report stated that SHS causes lung cancer and other diseases,2 all U.S.

Smoke-Free Policies: Good For Business

November 3, 2018

Clearing the Air: The Facts about Ventilation

November 2, 2018

Secondhand smoke is a serious health hazard. Ventilation technologies do not sufficiently protect individuals from the harmful effects of breathing in secondhand smoke.The only effective way to fully protect nonsmokers from exposure to secondhand smoke is to eliminate smoking in indoor public spaces.

E-Cigarettes & Smoke-free Laws: Prohibiting e-cigarette use in all workplaces including restaurants, bars, and casinos

February 2, 2018

ACS CAN advocates for comprehensive smoke-free laws in all workplaces to protect workers and the public from the harmful effects of secondhand exposure and to create communities that support tobacco-free living.