A no-smoking sign is a visual communication tool used to indicate that smoking is prohibited in a specific area or setting. These signs are designed to promote public health, protect individuals from secondhand smoke, and prevent fire hazards.
No vaping signs are visual indicators prohibiting electronic cigarettes or vaping devices in designated areas. These signs are becoming increasingly common in public places, workplaces, and healthcare settings to promote respiratory health and protect non-vapers from secondhand aerosol exposure.
I recently came across a news article that stated that Nottingham Council are considering implementing a staff smoking break ban. This ban is set to affect thousands of employees as no smoking signs invade what were previously approved smoking zones. The new smoking breaks policy is to include e-cigarettes and will also prevent staff in uniform smoking on their journey to and from the workplace.
Were you aware that smoking in the workplace can result in a worker being fined up to £200 pounds (1) and businesses can face a charge of up to £2500 pounds? However, fines are not the only reason why smoking prohibition signs are mandatory within many environments. Should a company be working with hazardous chemicals or flammable liquids, the dangers become obvious. So, the regulations in regards to workplace smoking have change dramatically.
Did you know that the smoking laws in England changed again in 2015? From the 1st of October 2015 it is illegal to smoke in cars, and other vehicles, carrying children under the age of 18. The purpose of this new law is to protect children from the harm of second-hand smoke.
In the UK, it is illegal to smoke in an enclosed public area or workplace. Because of this employers, usually, only allow their staff to smoke on their premises in a designated smoking area which is outside. To abide by the smoking laws businesses are required to:
The consequences for not adhering to the law can incur penalties and fines.
