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Smoking & Vape Free Workplace Policy (GEN7) Amendment #1
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DESCRIPTION: Authorization to Adopt Revised Smoking & Vape Free Workplace Policy (GEN7) |
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ACTION REQUEST: ☐ Approval ☐ Review Comment ☐ Information Only ☐ Other |
RECOMMENDATION:
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To authorize the Chief Executive Officer to amend the Smoke and Vape Free Policy as presented to protect health and safety, clarify expectations for all users of agency property, and support a clean and welcoming environment.
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ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
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This is ongoing work policies to assist in developing best practices and being in compliance with required laws.
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DISCUSSION:
RTA previously issued a Smoke and Vape Free Workplace (GEN7) on August 17, 2021. As a continuous improvement initiative to provide a safe and healthy environment for all employees and patrons as well as stay aligned with state laws and industry’s best practices, RTA revised the policy. With the proliferation of electronic vaping devices, it is especially important to have consistent policies and procedures in place in this area. Safety staff engaged with department chiefs and staff to review this policy ensuring ease of use and consistency. Safety staff followed policy review procedures and the approved document format
Summary of GEN7 changes include:
• Updated policy to align with the New Orleans City Code Chapter 66, Article II and Louisiana Smokefree Air Act (R.S. 40:1291.1 et seq.)
• Updated policy to require departmental managers to report smoking incidents to the Safety Department.
• Added ‘Vaping’ as a term in section 3.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Adoption of the policy will have no direct impact on RTA expenditures or revenues.
NEXT STEPS:
Following Board approval, the department of Safety, Security & Emergency Management, in coordination with relevant departments, will distribute, implement and enforce the policy.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. RTA Smoke and Vape Free Workplace Policy (GEN7) CLEAN Version
3. RTA Smoke and Vape Free Workplace Policy (GEN7) MARKED Version
Prepared By: Ivana C. Butler
Title: Administrative Analyst
Reviewed By: Michael J. Smith
Title: Chief Safety, Security, and Emergency Management Officer
Reviewed By: Seandra Allen Buchanan
Title: Chief Human Resources Officer
2/4/2026
Lona Edwards Hankins Date
Chief Executive Officer