All enclosed workplaces and public places to be smoke free by 1st July 2007 - are you ready?
You may already be aware that a law requiring smoke free environments in virtually all workplaces in England will be implemented 6am on Sunday 1st July 2007.
The legislation covers all premises, which are wholly or substantially enclosed, and used as a place of work by more that one person. smoking rooms will no longer be allowed.
Employers, owners and managers must ensure their premises are smoke free, proposed actions include putting up 'no smoking' signs which meet minimum standards. It is also proposed that vehicles used at a workplace by more than one person, regardless if they are not in the vehicle at the same time, will also have to be smoke free at all times.
You can register for the latest updates and FREE resource by calling the Smoke Free England Information Line 0800 169 1697 or
www.smokefreeengland.co.uk
Information on smoking policies and how to go smoke free can be found by visiting:
www.cleanairaward.org.uk
www.smokefreewarwickshire.org
health@stratford-dc.gov.uk
You can apply for a National Clean Air Award at www.cleanairaward.org.uk or contact the Warwickshire Tobacco Team on 0800 0852917
Support for Workplaces
Stratford on Avon District Council will be hosting a series of roadshows offering advice and support on how to comply with the Regulations:
- Wednesday 2 May 2007 Townsend Hall, Sheep Street, Shipston on Stour 10.30 am until 3.30 pm
- Tuesday 8 May 2007, Stratford on Avon District Council, Church Street, Stratford upon Avon 10.30 am until 3.30. pm
- Friday 18 May 2007 The Grange Hall Southam, Coventry Road, Southam 10.30 am until 3.30 pm
- Wednesday 23 May, Studley Village Hall, High Street, Studley 10.30 am until 3.30 pm
- Friday 25 May 2007, Wellesbourne Conservative Club, 10 Church Street, Wellesbourne 10.30 am until 3.30 pm
A Guide for workplaces is currently in preparation to help local businesses to Manage the Shift to Smoke free. For further details contact health@stratford-dc.gov.uk
Warwickshire Tobacco Team can offer the following support free of charge:
- Advice on developing or revising a smoke free policy
- Advice and information on how to survive a smoke free policy - including sessions for smokers affected by restrictions.
- Information about stop smoking services and support from smokers who wish to quit.
- For more information please call 0800 0852917
Don't give up giving up 0800 169 0 169
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