Hi Vikas,

We had the same problem in our organization. We gave instructions to the security guards to sincerely check at the gate. Once we started this practice, gradually it decreased.

Regards,
Ashok
Executive HR
NASH Industries

From India, Bangalore
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I think the below points should make a huge difference within a short span of time.

1. Educate employees with posters (that show the swollen mouth, mouth cancer, damaged lips, etc., because of pan, gutka) that are direct so that every time they think of pan, gutka, or smoking, they will be aware of the future (near future) diseases they are likely to get, etc.

2. Usually, illiterate employees get into these habits due to boredom, so try some initiatives to encourage some activities.

3. STRICTLY BAN ALL SUCH ITEMS INSIDE THE COMPANY PREMISES and put a notice at the entrance gate (near the security guard's cabin) mentioning that - "PAN, GUTKHA, BEEDI, CIGARETTE ARE NOT ALLOWED BEYOND THIS POINT."

4. Also put a board (color banner - 2 feet x 2 feet) showing all the chota packets of the above items with a big red cross on them. Since they are illiterate, this should be easy to understand.

The idea of installing CCTV cameras is a costly solution for a problem of this type. Secondly, installing CCTV is not possible in toilets. I think this will not hurt their sentiments and will help in keeping the company premises clean.

From India, Bangalore
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Perhaps, you need a trainer who can succeed in inculcating good habits in your employees. It should be a very dynamic person capable of influencing human minds by touching their hearts.

If you don't have any financial implications, then you can go ahead with such training programs.

With profound regards.

From India, Chennai
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Absolutely right. This is common sense that camera cannot be installed in Toilet, CC camera is costly but the same time, it is very effective for disciplinary propose and security propose.
From India
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Hi Ashok,

It is good to have each employee checked by a security person at the gate. However, when dealing with more than 2000 employees and having only one gate, it can significantly impact working time and production.

Thank you.

From India
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DEAR ALL, Control at the security gate itself is the best and easiest solution. S.Sethupathy, Erode.
From India, Selam
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Control at security gate it self is the best option. Mnay companies don’t allow these stuff inside.
From New Zealand, Christchurch
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On that wall - make a collage of photographs of your employees. That should help!

Additionally, I have found that you spit where it is already dirty - so maybe keeping the area spick and span should help.

From India, New Delhi
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I agree with Mr. Vikash Sharma. Using holy pictures should not be the only solution. Instead of that, you can create awareness about cleanliness and form a club (without giving it the name committee) that takes care of cleanliness. Employees who have the habit of spitting should be members of this club.
From India, Rajkot
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Dear all,

I agree with all of the points mentioned above. Additionally, I suggest implementing behavior-based training and awareness training conducted by an external professional faculty. During the training sessions, it would be beneficial to use effective pictures or slides to facilitate quick communication and understanding of the impacts of tobacco. It is also important to conduct refresher training as needed.

Thank you.

From India
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