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[Passive smoking in the work place]

T Fischer, A Weber

    Sozial- Und Praventivmedizin
    |December 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Workplace air quality suffers from tobacco smoke, with significant employee irritation reported. Separating smoking and non-smoking areas is recommended to protect non-smokers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Environmental Science
    • Public Health

    Context:

    • Investigated air pollution from tobacco smoke in 44 work-rooms.
    • Assessed concentrations of carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen monoxide (NO), nicotine, and particulate matter.
    • Surveyed 472 employees regarding annoyance and irritations.

    Purpose:

    • To determine the levels of specific air pollutants from tobacco smoke in workplaces.
    • To evaluate the subjective experiences of employees exposed to workplace smoke.
    • To identify effective preventive measures for protecting non-smokers.

    Summary:

    • Mean pollutant concentrations: CO (1.1 ppm), NO (32 ppb), Nicotine (0.9 µg/m³), Particulate Matter (133 µg/m³).
    • One-third of employees rated workplace air quality as poor; 40% reported disturbance by smoke.

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  • Eye irritations were reported by 25% of employees.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the significant impact of tobacco smoke on indoor air quality and employee well-being.
    • Suggests that separating smoking and non-smoking areas is the most effective preventive measure.
    • Provides data supporting policy changes for healthier work environments.