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It’s better for your health.
Everyone has the right to earn a living in a safe environment.
Unfortunately, not everybody in Oklahoma enjoys this right. Although most indoor workplaces are smokefree by law, smoking is still allowed in bars and nightclubs. People who work in bars and clubs where smoking is allowed are exposed to secondhand smoke everyday when they work. This is harmful and unsafe.
Employees who are exposed to secondhand smoke in the workplace are 20-30% more likely to get lung cancer. The longer the exposure, the higher the risk.
The science is clear: there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke.
No one should have to choose between their paycheck and their health.
It’s better for business
Smokefree bars are good for your bottom line.
The evidence is clear and consistent: going smokefree does not hurt bar business. Economic studies continue to show that it doesn’t harm bar patronage, employment, or profits. In fact, sometimes it improves employment and revenue!
A smokefree work environment improves worker health and productivity. Going smokefree means lower costs for labor, maintenance and cleaning.
By establishing a smokefree environment, bars in Oklahoma can promote a healthy work environment where patrons can also enjoy their time out without compromising their health.
It’s better for Oklahoma
More than 7 out of 10 (73.9%) Oklahomans do not smoke.
Catering to the majority is a good business decision!
Breathing secondhand smoke for a short period of time can have immediate effects, like breathing difficulties, eye irritation, headaches, nausea, and asthma attacks. Brief exposure can also damage your blood vessels and cause a deadly heart attack. We should have the freedom to go out and enjoy our night without dealing with toxic smoke.
More and more Oklahomans are saying “smokefree is the choice for me!” your support is greatly appreciated as we encourage venue owners to make voluntary change.
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