Protecting your workforce from tobacco smoke. A guide for workplaces
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Protecting your workforce from tobacco smoke.
A guide for workplaces

Published:
HPA, January 2005
Description:
This guide is intended to help employers implement a workplace smoking policy. It explains why a policy is necessary, outlines the health risks of passive smoking and considers the law in relation to smoking at work. It discusses the options for protecting staff from passive smoking and provides information on how to introduce a policy and where to get further help and advice.
Format:
16p, A4 booklet
Other formats:
PDF available here (340kb)
Target group:
Employers and employees responsible for workplace health and safety
Additional information:
This guide is part of a pack being distributed by the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland and Environmental Health Officers at local councils. The pack can also be obtained from the Central Health Promotion Resource Services and via the Smokers’ Helpline on 0800 858585.
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