Description
Ohio No Smoking Poster
The Ohio No Smoking Poster helps businesses, employers, and public establishments clearly identify smoke-free areas and communicate Ohio's workplace smoking restrictions. Designed specifically for Ohio, this laminated notice supports compliance with the Ohio Smoke Free Workplace Law by informing employees, customers, and visitors where smoking is prohibited. It is suitable for display at workplace entrances, public facilities, and other locations subject to Ohio's smoking restrictions.
Ohio No Smoking Poster Specifications:
- 8.5"W x 11"H
- Portrait Style
- Printed in Full Color
- Laminated with High Quality Laminate
Ohio No Smoking Sign Requirements
Under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3794, smoking is generally prohibited in enclosed public places and places of employment, subject to certain statutory exceptions. Ohio law requires covered establishments to display No Smoking signs or the international No Smoking symbol in conspicuous locations, including entrances.
Required signs must be clearly legible and include the designated telephone number for reporting smoking violations. Ohio's smoking violation reporting number is 1-866-559-OHIO (6446). Employers should verify that their posted signs contain the required information.
Who Needs the Ohio No Smoking Poster?
Ohio's smoke-free workplace requirements generally apply to businesses, offices, restaurants, retail stores, public buildings, and other enclosed workplaces or public establishments where smoking is prohibited.
Business owners and facility managers should display appropriate signs at entrances and other required locations. Additional signs may be necessary depending on the layout and accessibility of the facility.
Ohio Smoke-Free Workplace Compliance
Ohio's Smoke Free Workplace Law is intended to protect employees and the public from exposure to secondhand smoke. Covered establishments must take reasonable steps to prevent prohibited smoking and comply with applicable signage requirements.
Displaying clearly visible No Smoking notices helps communicate facility rules and supports compliance with state smoking restrictions. This specialty notice does not replace other applicable Ohio workplace labor law posters.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio No Smoking Posters
Are No Smoking signs required in Ohio workplaces?
Yes. Ohio law requires covered public places and workplaces to display No Smoking signs or the international No Smoking symbol in conspicuous locations, including entrances. Required signs must also include a telephone number for reporting violations.
Where should Ohio No Smoking signs be displayed?
Signs should be posted at entrances and other required locations where smoking is prohibited. They must be clearly visible and legible to employees, customers, and visitors entering the establishment.
What is Ohio's Smoke Free Workplace Law?
Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3794 establishes smoking restrictions for most enclosed public places and workplaces. The law includes requirements for smoke-free environments, signage, and procedures for reporting violations.
What telephone number must appear on Ohio No Smoking signs?
Ohio requires covered No Smoking signs to include the smoking violation reporting number, 1-866-559-OHIO (6446). Businesses should confirm that their displayed notices contain the required contact information.
Does the Ohio No Smoking Poster replace other labor law posters?
No. The Ohio No Smoking Poster addresses state smoking restrictions and signage requirements. Employers may also need additional Ohio, federal, and industry-specific workplace notices.
Additional Ohio Labor Law Compliance Posters
Browse our Ohio State Specialty Posters for additional workplace notices and specialty posting requirements.
Review our Ohio Labor Law Posters resource page for information about statewide workplace posting requirements.
Visit Labor Law Compliance Center for state, federal, and specialty workplace compliance posters.
