My co-worker smokes at her desk...

To start this thread off I have to tell you all, I am pregnant. I found out last Wednesday. This is cause for my concern....

our office is rather old school. Its an open room and we all sit rather close together. My co-worker has probably has been smoking at her desk for over 15 years and I feel like coming to her and telling her to quit doing it, because I'm pregnant, will make her go on a defense, saying it wont harm anything(she is in denial). I also have to note that another lady in the office was pregnant and didn't say anything about it.....but it bothers me. I don't want an escalated conversation....so how to I go about asking her to do this than telling her flat out to stop?
I might be overreacting about her reaction I just don't want to come across like I'm attacking her....
To be honest I have felt like telling her to stop before I was prego. There isn't one day I don't come home smelling like cigarette smoke. Its probably against OSHA for a safe work environment. But I don't want it to go that far...but I will if I have to. Any suggestions?

 

cant she smoke outside?

 

of course she can....shes just going to fight me about it...I just know it. I will have to go to the owner and say something. I know she isn't going to be happy about it....bitch. She will complain the whole time....I dont want to go behind her back and straight to the boss. I have to confront her, I just wanted some suggestions on the best way to do so.

 

well i smoke, and i understand you're not supposed to smoke in the mall, on the bus, in a restaraunt ect. she should know better than to smoke around a pregnant woman anywayz, that's being selfish. they make smokeless tobacco (lil pouches you suck on),and the patch. plus im sure she can take plenty of breaks and just walk outside anywayz. hell tell her to smoke 2 of them out there in a row to get rid of the n-fitts

 

First off congratulations. I would have thought that just about all states didn't allow smoking inside public buildings. Just be straight forward and honest with her and if that doesn't work go for to the boss and see what happens. Maybe they could move one of you for the duration.I hope it goes well.

 

our cigarette packs up here have big warnings on them about how second hand smoke can harm an unborn baby. too bad you can't just point out one of those to her.

 

I am just trying to picture a work situation where people are allowed to smoke inside the building. I am also a smoker and wouldn't dream of doing that. It has been at least 20 years or more since I was able to smoke at work. When I visit my Dad iat his home I smoke outside.

Say something to her and if she gives you trouble talk to the boss. This should not be allowed.

 

not of much use to you... but it's illegal in this country!

Even if you have a company car with no other person in it... you are not allowed to smoke by yourself

(personal car ok, of course)

 

she cant smoke in the office if shes dead.. nom sayin??










lol jk.





take her aside and ask her nicely and if she isnt having any of it go to the manager

 

To update...i told her about the baby and she was excited enough for me to slip in that i didnt want her smoking due to health reasons. She said exactly what i thought...that she would try to go outside when she could and that she would atleast cut down. Which she has...i can tell because my sense of smell is insane right now.

I work in the corporate office for a smoke shop so its just always been allowed. I plan on going to the doctor in 2 weeks and ill tell her to write me a note. If she still gives me a hard time...ill tell the owner.

 

lawsuit..

 

I won. I emailed her a link to an article about low birth weight and.secondhand smoke. She replied "dont worry, i get it". Shes been going outside it just amazes me how hard it was to get her to stop....i mean come on...how self absorbed can you be?

 

At least she is working with you.

 

You could also suggest she switching to the e-cigs. I understand that this is a contradiction because of where you work but I stand by them. I haven't picked up a regular cig in over a month and I don't think I will again

 

Congratulations. I hope she keeps is up. :2thumbsup: