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(1) The University is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and promoting the health and wellbeing of all members of its Community. (2) In doing so, the University exercises smoke-free zones across campuses, buildings and grounds where smoking is not permitted. (4) This Procedure forms part of the Health and Safety Policy suite which governs its application. This procedure aligns with the Tobacco Act 1987 (VIC), prohibiting smoking and vaping in all enclosed workplaces and Tobacco Regulations 2017 (VIC). (5) All staff, (6) Security staff will oversee the grounds, buildings and enclosed spaces at each campus to ensure these environments remain smoke free, and will provide friendly enforcement where this becomes necessary. (7) Smoke free zones extend across all enclosed spaces, buildings, residencies, grounds, and include the University Fleet and commercial vehicles. (8) Campus general car parks are outside the smoke-free zones. (9) In recognition that the University grounds are expansive, a small number of designated smoking areas (hubs) are available for cigarette smoking and e-cigarette vaping only. (10) Smoking medicinal cannabis is prohibited anywhere on campus including designated smoking areas. This position is in alignment with the Therapeutic Goods Administration patient guidelines for the proper use of medicinal cannabis. (11) Designated smoking areas are identified on campus maps and found on the University internet site – Smoke Free La Trobe. (12) Designated smoking areas are located away from campus buildings and walkways. The purpose of the hubs is to enable access to a discrete area and: (13) The University disallows the sale and use of all smoking and vaping products across our campuses. This includes e-cigarettes and their inclusion is consistent with the Victorian statutory requirements. (14) The University community is widely supportive of our smoke free environment, nevertheless enforcement provisions will at times be necessary to respond to occasional resistance. (15) In circumstances where individuals are smoking or vaping within the smoke free zones, the following steps will apply. (17) In further instances, where failure to comply occurs: (19) Further information about smoking and the resources that are available to quit are listed on the University internet site – Smoke Free La Trobe. (20) For the purpose of this policy and procedure: (21) This Policy is made under the La Trobe University Act 2009.Health and Safety Procedure - Smoke Free Environment
Section 1 - Key Information
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Policy Type and Approval Body
Administrative – Vice-Chancellor
Accountable Executive – Policy
Chief Operating Officer
Responsible Manager – Policy
Senior Manager, Health and Safety
Review Date
6 September 2025
Section 2 - Purpose
Section 3 - Scope
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Key Decisions
Role
Withhold student graduation for an unpaid fine
Section 5 - Policy Statement
Section 6 - Procedures
Responsibilities
Smoke Free Zones
Designated Smoking Areas (Hubs)
Smoking and Related Products
Enforcement
Further Information
Section 7 - Definitions
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