The company protects itself from possible lawsuits from nonsmoking employees affected by ETS.

Every smoker costs his/her company at least $1,000 a year because of decreased productivity and increased health care costs. Much of this money may be saved if a smoke-free policy is instated. And management will no longer have to waste its time and energy on the smoking issue.

The company's life, health and fire insurance premiums may be lowered if smoking is not allowed on the premises.

The company will realize other cost savings because computer equipment, furniture, carpets, and other furnishings last longer and need less maintenance in a smoke-free environment.

Most company's document an improvement in employee morale after establishing a nonsmoking policy. A recent survey found that only 5% of Americans oppose any smoking restrictions in the workplace.

A well-planned smoking policy sends the message that the company is concerned about the health and well-being of its employees.

Most smokers want to quit, and workplace restrictions can provide another reason to stop.