Pillar Kincardine Policy  -  Smoke Free Environment  -  Adopted 15 June 2010

Smoke Free Environment

Introduction

Secondhand smoke is both a public and a workplace health hazard.  This policy seeks to guarantee the right of all to breathe air free of tobacco smoke and to comply with smoke-free legislation.   It has been devised in full consultation with members, staff and volunteers.

The Policy

  • Smoking is not permitted in any part of company premises by any person, regardless of their status or business with the company, except by staff members and/or members in previously designated smoking areas and in the immediate vicinity of provided ash trays.
  • Adequate signage will be displayed to inform employees, volunteers, members and visitors of the smoke-free status of the company.
  • Staff and volunteers will not smoke in the presence of members whilst engaged in Pillar activities, regardless of venue.
  • Cleaning and maintenance of areas/ shelters provided for smoking is the responsibility of members in conjunction with staff and volunteers, and will take place after each session.
  • Receptacles will be provided for the disposal of cigarette ends and other waste smoking materials at session venues external to Pillar premises.
  • To comply with smoke-free legislation smoking is not permitted in vehicles used for company business, except when used exclusively by a single individual.

Compliance requirements

Staff breaches of this policy will be subject to the normal disciplinary procedures.  Members and/or volunteers who fail to comply with the policy may, after discussion with staff and advice on managing their smoking, be asked to cease attending.

Implementation, Monitoring and Review

The Service Manager is responsible for ensuring the implementation and maintenance of this policy.  However all staff and volunteers have a personal responsibility to ensure their own compliance and to make sure that all those who enter the premises are made aware of the policy. The policy will be reviewed every three years as part of the normal cycle of policy review.  Twelve weeks' notice will be given of any proposed change.

Pillar Kincardine Policy  -  Smoke Free Environment  -  Adopted 15 June 2010