The Role of Government in Enforcing Smoking Policies in The Workplace: A Case Study

Abstract

The Policy for Non-Smoking Areas in Offices in South Kalimantan Province has been regulated in the Regulation of the Governor of South Kalimantan Number 018 of 2014. With this policy, it is expected to regulate smoking-free areas in the province of South Kalimantan. This is the government's attention to public services, especially in the health sector by securing addictive substances that cause dependence which harms health. This is field research, specifically describing, analyzing, and interpreting the implementation of Governor's Regulation No. 018 of 2014 concerning KTR in the South Kalimantan Province Office Environment. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of the no-smoking area policy has not been effective. Therefore, it is recommended to maximally socialize the policy program for a no-smoking area and to coordinate it between multi-sectors. As well as increasing the government's role in efforts to enforce regulations regarding smoke-free areas to create a conducive environment.