Human Resources

60.07         Smoking                                                                                     Issued: May 15, 1998

1.     Rule

        Prairie View A&M University Rule (see TAMUS Policy Manual, section 34.05.99.P1)
        prohibits smoking in all University owned buildings and vehicles.

2.     Enforcement

        The Senior Building Occupant for each building is responsible for enforcing the University
        rule on smoking. All violations noted by or reported to the Senior Building Occupant will be
        handled as follows:

        2.1    First Violation

                A verbal warning will be issued by the Senior Building Occupant. This warning will be
                documented, including the person's name, date of violation and the location, and
                documentation will be retained in files.

        2.2    Second Violation

                A written warning will be issued by the Senior Building Occupant. The incident will be
                documented and retained in files and a copy of the written warning will be sent to the
                violator's immediate supervisor and department head.

        2.3   Third and Subsequent Violations

                The Senior Building Occupant will request the applicable vice president or the
                president to take appropriate action. The minimum action for third and subsequent
                violations is a letter of reprimand  

Contact:     Occupational Safety & Health Officer