I work at a nursing facility where the majority of the staff still smoke. The smoking shed is right next to my work shop and I can smell the smoke. Also, while I am working in the yard, smokers come up to me and continue to smoke. How dangerous is all of this? Can you help me with literature or information that I can give to my boss? He thinks I am over re-acting
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12/ 7/09 8:17pm
Here's some ammo for you. Alll you have to do is follow the links:
1. Second hand smoke : facts about second hand smoke
2. Third hand smoke : Interesting article
3. Smokers quit kit: There's some info in here I think you'll find very useful, such as the listing of all the ingredients in a cigarette. Must read.
3. Second hand smoke and lung cancer
You are wise to be concerned. Keep learning. And good luck on your quest to educate your friends and coworkers.
Rick
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