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Hawaii Smoke-Free Law

smoke free sign The Hawaii State Legislature has passed a comprehensive "Smoke-Free" Law, aimed at protecting the public health and welfare by prohibiting smoking in places open to the public and places of employment.

Hawaii’s “smoke-free” law went into effect on November 16, 2006. Is your business fully compliant?

As a public service to Hawaii’s business community, ALTRES HR is offering "smoke-free” guidance and support to employers statewide. For your FREE compliance packet, click on the Assistance Request link below, or call our Smoke-Free Law Hotline today at 591-3223. 

 

Complying with the law involves following a few easy steps:

Communicate the law to your employees
The law prohibits smoking in all enclosed or partially enclosed public places and places of employment. As defined in the measure, “enclosed or partially enclosed” means any area closed in by a roof or overhang and two walls and includes, but is not limited to, restrooms, lobbies, lanais, interior courtyards, patios and covered walkways.

Post clearly legible signs
Signs must include the words “Smoking Prohibited by Law” (minimum one-inch letters) or the international “No Smoking” symbol (consisting of a pic torial representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it) at the entrance to every public place and place of employment where smoking is prohibited. Additional signs can be downloaded and printed as needed from the ALTRES website link above.

Remember:
Applicants and employees may not be subject to retaliation in any way for exercising their rights under the law or for reporting any violation.

What to do next:
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel welcome to contact any of our Human Resource Specialists at 591-3223.