Smoking near flammable materials is a fire risk, and cigarette butts on a client's lawn hurt your reputation. A short written rule avoids both.
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Designated areas only
A marked area away from materials, fuel and openings.
Fire risk
Solvents, adhesives, sawdust and fuel make some areas no-smoking at all times.
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Client property
Respect the client's rules. Many want no smoking on the property.
Butts and cleanup
A container in the smoking area and no butts on the ground.
Vaping counts too
Treat vaping the same as smoking in the rules.
Enforce it
Explain the rule in orientation and apply it to everyone.
Common mistakes
No designated area, butts left in the yard and smoking near flammable materials.
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Frequently asked questions
Where should the smoking area be?
Away from flammable materials, fuel, building openings and the client's living space, with a proper container for butts. Many clients ask for no smoking on their property at all.