Understanding Oklahoma’s Workplace Smoking Policies

Despite Oklahoma banning smoking in most enclosed public spaces like restaurants, schools and government buildings, significant gaps leave workers vulnerable to secondhand smoke. Hotels, bars and in-home daycares (when children aren't present) are exempt from the law, and some employers are not required to provide smoke-free environments for their staff.

Secondhand smoke is a Class A carcinogen containing 70 known cancer-causing chemicals and it kills nearly 34,000 nonsmoking Americans annually. Still, a large portion of Oklahoma's workforce remains unprotected under current regulations. Here’s what you need to know.