Health impacts of exposure to second hand smoke (SHS) amongst a highly exposed workforce: survey of London casino workers

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Health impacts of exposure to second hand smoke (SHS) amongst a highly exposed workforce: survey of London casino workers

(1) Centre for Public Health Research, University of the West of England, Faculty of Health and Social Care, Glenside Campus, Blackberry Hill, Stapleton, Bristol, UK, BS16 1DD, UK (2) European Centre on Health of Societies in Transition, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Keppel Street London, UK, WC1 E 7HT, UK Correspondence address: University of the West of England, Faculty of He...

Secondhand smoke and smoking restrictions in casinos: a review of the evidence.

OBJECTIVE There is no safe level of secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure. Most US casinos continue to allow smoking, thus exposing workers and patrons to the hazards of SHS. This paper reviews the scientific literature on air quality, SHS exposure, health effects and economic outcomes related to SHS and smoking restrictions in casinos, as well as on smoking prevalence among casino patrons and proble...

Knowledge and Attitude toward Smoke-Free Legislation and Second-Hand Smoking Exposure among Workers in Indoor Bars, Beer Parlors and Discotheques in Osun State of Nigeria

Background One of the requirements of the Osun State smoke-free legislation is to ensure smoke-free enclosed and partially enclosed workplaces. This survey was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude of workers in indoor bars, beer parlors and discotheques to smoke-free legislation in general and the Osun State smoke-free law in particular.   Methods A convenience sampling of 36 hospital...

The impact of banning smoking in workplaces: what are the early effects?

Smoke-free workplace legislation reduces the exposure of both the general public and the workforce to second-hand smoke (SHS) without evidence of an increased exposure to SHS in children in the home. The reductions in exposure are linked to improved respiratory health in previously heavily exposed occupational groups such as bar, restaurant and casino staff. From some countries, there is eviden...