Guidance on the Smoking Ban for Care Service Providers
The new smoke-free law makes it clear that exposure to second-hand smoke within enclosed or substantially enclosed working environments are no longer acceptable. In order to comply with the law, it is essential that all employers ensure that their enclosed and substantially enclosed premises are smoke-free.
Employers with responsibility for premises where exemptions apply and designated smoking rooms are permitted will still have responsibilities for ensuring that their employees are protected from the effects of second-hand smoke. They will need to assess the risks to any of their employees who may be subjected to the effects of second hand smoke, and take action as appropriate to control or minimise those risks.
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- Last Updated: 23/03/2007
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