Smoke Free Tompkins County: Information about New York's new, statewide Smokefree workplace law

Filtration/ ventilation is not protection from the dangers of secondhand smoke.

Though legislation is pending that would allow smoking in bars and bowling alleys that install filtration equipment, there are is no evidence that filtration will reduce the health risks of secondhand tobacco smoke and there is considerable evidence that it will not.
Text of Destito bill»

Manufacturers' disclaimer: "A reduction of the harmful constituents of secondhand smoke does not protect against the disease and death caused by exposure to secondhand smoke."
Disclaimers and product notes»

Research: Application of proposed indoor air quality standards for secondhand tobacco smoke would require "tornado-like" levels of ventilation to remain compliant.
Research quotes and links»

"Consumers should be informed that these companies' products, being touted as an alternative to New York's smokefree workplace law, do not provide protection against the serious health risks -- such as heart attacks -- that can be triggered by secondhand smoke,"
False product claims»

Proposed amendment to allow smoking in bars fitted with "Filtration" equipment.	Filtration Topics No health benefits from room filters What filter manufacturers say about their products Research Links for Ventilation and Secondhand Smoke Text of filtration/ ventilation bill
NOTE: By a 16-8 vote on June 21, 2004 the Destito bill did not pass out of the Assembly Health Committee, thereby preventing it from moving to the legislative floor during this session. The followi9ng information remains posted to this site to provide background information on the topic.
Filtration/ ventilation is not protection from the dangers of secondhand smoke. Though legislation is pending that would allow smoking in bars and bowling alleys that install filtration equipment, there are is no evidence that filtration will reduce the health risks of secondhand tobacco smoke and there is considerable evidence that it will not. Text of Destito bill» Manufacturers' disclaimer: "A reduction of the harmful constituents of secondhand smoke does not protect against the disease and death caused by exposure to secondhand smoke." Disclaimers and product notes» Research: Application of proposed indoor air quality standards for secondhand tobacco smoke would require "tornado-like" levels of ventilation to remain compliant. Research quotes and links» "Consumers should be informed that these companies' products, being touted as an alternative to New York's smokefree workplace law, do not provide protection against the serious health risks -- such as heart attacks -- that can be triggered by secondhand smoke," False product claims»