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Wellington Business Park,
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Smoking at Work

New smoking laws came into effect on 1st July 2007 and companies who don't comply face fines of up to £2,500. Under the 2006 Health Act, all enclosed public places and workplaces will become smoke-free. This includes company cars, company vans, pool and hire cars and 'no smoking' signs will have to be displayed. See below for further information on the new laws.

Under the act, employers, managers and those in charge of smoke-free premises and vehicles will need to:

  • identify areas where smoking will constitute an offence and display ‘no smoking’ signs.

  • take reasonable steps to ensure that staff, customers/members and visitors are aware that premises and vehicles are legally required to be smoke-free and ensure that no-one smokes in smoke-free premises or vehicles

  • provide suitable guidance in staff handbooks and invoke disciplinary proceedings if necessary


    • The proposed penalty for smoking in a smoke-free premises or vehicle is a fixed penalty notice of £50 or fine of up to £200. For failing to display no smoking signs in smoke-free premises and vehicles as required by the legislation the fine is a fixed penalty notice of £200 or a fine of up to £1,000. For failing to prevent smoking in a smoke-free premises or vehicle - a fine of up to £2,500.

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    Further information related to the new Smoking Legislation can be found at the NHS Smokefree website



    In this section:
    CDM 2007 Flowcharts
    DDA Access Audit
    Leading health and safety at work
    Lighten the Load
    Smoking at Work
    CDM Coordinator (Ex - Planning Supervisor)
    Fun Days and Events
    Health and Safety Policy
    Compliance Audit
    Fire Risk Assessment
    Fire Safety Audit
    DSE Assessments
    Risk Assessment
    DDA Access Audit