(e) On the basis of the results comment on the role of age as a determinant of cigarette…
The Act sets the duties out for employers, which they have to follow; the duties say that the employer has towards their employees and also the service users. The Act also sets duties for the employees to have towards themselves and the service users. The Act also states that the employers is required to look at what risks there are in the work place for employees and service users. The law says that if any risks are found that the employer must take sensible measures to tackle them.…
The advertising of new products on the market is an excellent way to bring attention and get individuals to purchase them. A new product on the market that has been causing a lot of controversy is the e-cigarette, which is an electronic cigarette that "delivers nicotine to the lungs through a battery-operated vapor" (Fehling). This product in particular, has been the discussion of very prestigious federal industries in the United States. In this article about the "Advertising of E-cigarettes", the author argues that the advertising of these e-cigarettes should not be allowed by providing different sources of evidence which support their argument that e-cigarettes are extremely bad and harmful towards our society. In my opinion, the advertising and distribution of e-cigarettes should not be allowed because of their negative effects towards individuals.…
Many people debate over where government intervention is appropriate and personal freedom should begin. One of these highly discussed topics is banning smoking in public places. The ban of smoking in public has many advantages and reasons. Smoking in public puts innocent adults, teenagers, and children at risk of serious health problems. If smoking is banned in public, this may help lower rates of potential smokers and current smokers as well. The welfare of the nonsmoker and the smoker are both affected by allowing smoking in public. By banning smoking in these areas, the population would be positively influenced.…
Everyone in this world has stress and problems. There are many different ways to try to overcome these problems. They refer to cigarettes as stress relievers, when actually they are just another problem. Smoking is not just a problem itself, it brings many other problems. One of th problems that comes with smoking is having the freedom to smoke where they desire. There are other solutions to replace smoking cigarettes. Blu eCigs, electrical cigarettes, offer the solution to their problem. Healthier and beneficial cigarettes to be able to please their desire for smoking. One particular Ad for blu eCigs found in an issue of a magazine show cases a white male enjoying a blu eCigs. There runs a blue and white banner across the bottom of the ad with informational text. On the right-hand corner portraits an image of the product. On the top left corner there is also a quote and added informational text. These contents by making the appeals of ethos, logos and pathos form a strategy in persuading consumers that blu eCigs is the new way of smoking freely and healthy.…
* At least one member of staff must hold a full and relevant level 3 qualification (as defined by CWDC);…
Throughout history many industries manage to be successful enterprises, recreational substances like alcohol and tobacco have been under scrutiny in modern times. The detrimental impact on the health of our society has become a matter of concern of our government. Tobacco is responsible for more than six million each year. World Health Organization (2012) The origin of tobacco is ancient it is believed to have begun growing in the America’s in 6000 BCE. Borio (2011) Man has found inspiration with this long time leisure. The industrialization and modernizations of farming and advances in technology has increase the proliferation of one of the most profitable industries, the cigarette industry. According…
This media report outlines the publics impulsive buying of cigarettes upon the government’s mention of the very rapid increase in taxes, thus resulting in an upward increase in price. It mentions the dismays retailers and tobacconists faced due to the tax hike. Further more, mentioning the concerns of philanthropists and other individuals.…
The main research purpose of the survey “Smoke-Free Policy” was to measure the effectiveness of the smoke-free policy among the students which recently went into effect at Baruch College. The questionnaire which our project team designed and administered contained twelve questions including two demographic questions about the gender and the age range of the participants. We wanted to conduct the survey which will contain clear, balanced and well-structured questions and matched response categories to have a better response and coverage rate on the issues of smoke-free policy on the campus. The survey was conducted by Danielle Tumulty, Alona Chystyakova, Marc Fariello, Raymy Vasquez, and Abdul Shakoor. We used the Qualtrics System of Baruch College to create and administer the survey, and the link to the survey questions have been sent over the email to the fellow classmates in PAF 3105 course. The students were allowed one week to answer the questionnaire and submit their responses. The email invitation to participate in the survey was sent on Monday May April 15, 2013, and we closed the survey in a week on Monday, April 22, 2013.…
Two of the most important pieces of health and safety legislation affecting educational establishments across the UK are the Health and Safety at Work, etc Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. These set the standards that must be met to ensure the health and safety of all employees and others who may be affected by any work activity. Other regulations also exist to cover work activities that carry specific risks, for example lifting and carrying, computer work and electricity.…
Although smoking cause relaxing for smokers , it has several effects on our health and body. As we all know, every year we can know that a large amount of people die from diseases caused by smoking cigarettes. Such as lung cancers, heart diseases, early aging and stroke. As mentioned above that smoking causes diseases including asthma attacks. Agencies and institutions demonstrated that asthma attacks is common among smokers and individuals Indeed that asthma is prevalent and common among them. Since the tobacco plant was discovered in 1600, the world complains of the negative effects of tobacco, such as addiction and asthma attacks, which destroys the lives of individuals, even though the people still taking this plant "tobacco". “The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2004) and the American Lung Association (2004) believes that cigarette smoke triggers asthma attacks in some individuals”. (Johnston Polacek and Janet L. Atkins, Georgia, Spring 2008, page 37). According to an article in International Journal of Consumer Studies, studies shows that students smokers face Passive implications on their health until before age of majority. (Sharon A. DeVaney, page 388). In future, the smoking will decrease because increased of the awareness among Colleges students.…
The author reminds that magazines contain some useful resources regarding our life, but at the same time it also advertises completely different products in contrary to the message provided. The writer gives women’s magazine as an example, which contains informative articles such as “ways to lose fat,” with magazine cover showing heavy delicious cakes, and advertising of cigarettes in the back (291). This may convey a message that smoking, which is a major cause of cancer, keeps us thin, and also increases consumers tremendously. Many news reporters are not allowed to introduce any issue about cigarettes because cigarettes companies are one of the major advertisers in the market. According to the text, even the government has not been investing for the awareness program to educate about the hazards of smoking and drinking.…
The FDA should have powers to influence tobacco use by the Act. The purpose of this paper is to examine whether the main purpose of this Act is to preserve the well-being of U.S. citizens, or rule the cigarette companies, how the package labels influence tobacco use, and if the Act violated Freedom of Speech of cigarette companies, then what the Act can do anything effective to prevent youth smokers except package warnings.…
Health and Safety At Work Act – 1974 – In this sector this act ensures the safety and welfare of all its employees in any work activity by protecting others against risks to health and also safety of anyone who is affected by work activates e.g. pupils, visitors to educational sites, students and also parents. Although the Act emphasizes the responsibility of the employer on health and safety. Care workers must have awareness and understanding of their health and safety responsibilities in relation to relevant legislation.…
India has several million smokers accounting for a significant proportion of the world’s smokers. According to the article, the World Health Organization (WHO) said that tobacco accounted for over 3 million deaths in 1990; and by 1998 the figure would rise to 4.023 million with an increasing threating rate of 10 million in 2030. The tobacco problem in India is peculiar; it is characterized by a large proportion on non-cigarette and smokeless tobacco use. Many of these products are manufactured as cottage and small-scale industries using varying mixtures and widely differing processes of manufacturing. Tobacco advertising increases consumption in several ways, most importantly by…