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Table of Contents
Section I: Introduction . . . . 1
What Is This Guide About? . . .
1
Who Is This Guide For? . . .
1
For What Types of Workplaces and Workers? . . .
1
Tobacco Control Policies and Other Workplace Wellness Initiatives . . .
1
How This Guide Was Developed . . .
2
Section II: The WHY, WHO and WHAT of Quitting Smoking in the Workplace . . . . 3
WHY Should Employers Be Involved? . . . .
3
WHO Smokes and Who Wants to Quit? . . .
5
WHAT Are the Options for Employers Who Want to Support Their Employees to Quit Smoking? . . .
7
Section III: The HOW of Quitting Smoking in the Workplace . . . . 13
Section IV: Resources . . . . 21
Health Canada . . .
21
Resources for Youth . . .
22
Provincial Quitlines . . .
22
National and Other Organizations . . .
23
Section V: Tools for Employers and Others Who Promote Healthin the Workplace . . . . 24
Employee Needs Assessment: Smoking Cessation in the Workplace . . .
25
Estimating the Cost of Smoking in Your Workplace . . .
26
Smoking Cessation in the Workplace: Comparing the Different Approaches . . .
28
Checklist for Assessing Smoking Cessation Programs . . .
29
Evaluation Tool . . .
30
Section VI: Handouts for Employees . . . . 31
Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking . . .
32
10 Ways to Help a Friend Quit Smoking . . .
33
Dealing with Withdrawal . . .
34
Dealing with Cravings . . .
35
Tips for Cutting Down or Quitting Smoking . . .
37
Slips and Relapse – Learning From Them and Getting Back on Track . . .
38
The Five Stages of Quitting . . .
39
What Would You Buy? . . .
40
Top 10 Reasons to Stop Smoking . . .
