Cigarette smoking is clearly a dangerous health behavior. Worksite cessation programs are a valuable means to reduce the health hazards associated with smoking and to reduce overall employer costs. Occupational health nurses are in a unique position to make a significant impact on employee health by supporting individual cigarette smoking cessation efforts and by promoting the development of organized worksite smoking cessation programs.
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