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Passive smoking at work

A Weber, T Fischer

    International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Workplace air quality is impacted by tobacco smoke, with CO levels often exceeding safe limits. A majority of employees favor separating smoking and non-smoking areas to protect non-smokers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Environmental Science
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Workplace air pollution from tobacco smoke poses health risks to employees.
    • Investigating the impact of secondhand smoke in shared work environments is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess air quality in workrooms affected by tobacco smoke.
    • To evaluate employee perceptions and health complaints related to workplace smoking.

    Main Methods:

    • Measured concentrations of carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2), nicotine, and particulate matter in 44 workrooms.
    • Surveyed 472 employees regarding annoyance, irritations, and workplace air quality perceptions.

    Main Results:

    • Mean concentrations: CO (1.1 ppm), NO (32 ppb), NO2 (24 ppb), nicotine (0.9 µg/m³), particulate matter (133 µg/m³).

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  • One-third of CO readings exceeded the 2 ppm threshold; 25% reported eye irritation.
  • 40% of employees were disturbed by smoke, with a majority favoring smoking/non-smoking room separation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Tobacco smoke significantly degrades indoor air quality in workplaces.
    • Employee health and comfort are negatively affected by workplace smoking.
    • Separating smoking and non-smoking areas is a recommended preventive measure for non-smoker protection.