Smoking

Smoking

Smoke-free legislation was introduced in England in 2007, banning smoking in nearly all enclosed workplaces and public spaces.

Businesses must: 
• Display 'no smoking' signs in all workplaces and vehicles; 
• Make sure people don’t smoke in enclosed work premises or shared vehicles; 
• Not provide staff smoking rooms.
  
Please ensure any staff or visitors that smoke: 
• Smoke outside away from any buildings, within a designated smoking area; 
• Do not cause a nuisance to any occupiers or members of the public; 
• Dispose of cigarettes responsibly.
 
Please note, disposing of cigarette butts and similar on the floor or grounds of the estate is strictly prohibited.

Businesses can be fined up to £2,500 if they don't stop people smoking in the workplace or up to £1,000 if they don't display 'no smoking' signs. Further information can be found on the HSE website.