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1	Smoke-free workplaces Diane Coysh Health Improvement Specialist Tobacco & Alcohol
2	Smoke-free Workplaces 6am 1^st July 2007
3	Why Smoke-free Workplaces 1981: First major study on passive smoking and lung cancer by Takeshi Hiriyama (Japan) 2004: The Scientific Committee on Tobacco & Health (SCOTH) reviewed evidence on passive smoking 700 deaths per year
4	Smoke-free Workplaces Enclosed Substantially enclosed Vehicles
5	No Smoking Signage The minimum signage requirement for buildings is a ‘No Smoking’ notice which: Is at least 230mm by 160mm (9x7) Displays the international ‘No Smoking’ symbol States that: it is an offence to smoke or permit smoking on the premises Displays the name of the person to whom a complaint may be made
6	Exemptions Residential homes Long term residential mental health units Prisons Offshore platforms Hospices
7	Failure to comply Will be a criminal offence Individuals may be fined a fixed penalty of £50 The manager or person in control could be fined a fixed penalty of £200 if They allow others to smoke in no-smoking premises Fail to display warning notices in no-smoking premises Refusal or failure to pay may result in prosecution and a fine of up to £2,500
8	Useful Contacts Health Improvement Specialist 01744 457245 SUPPORT Workplace Specialist 01744 811735 www.ash.org.uk www.smokefreenorthwest.co.uk www.smokefreeengland.co.uk www.cleanairaward.org.uk www.tuc.org.uk