New Smoking at Work Policy Launched

Guidance on implementing a policy on smoking in the workplace has been published by the Workplacelaw Network. Passive smoking at work is becoming a major issue in the workplace, with research showing that exposure to environmental tobacco smoke can increase the risk of heart disease by up to 30 per cent.

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires employers to ensure a healthy, clean and safe working environment for their employees. Employees are often increasingly concerned about the ri... (115 more words)

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