No Smoking Policy
(LA Adopted Version)
Date Produced:
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Adopted No Smoking Policy
March 2016
March 2016
March 2017
Siân Bailey (Headteacher)
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Blackmarston School has chosen to adopt the following Herefordshire Council ‘No Smoking Policy’
NO SMOKING POLICY
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This policy is intended to:
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Comply with legal requirements recognised as ‘Smokefree England’.
Ensure that all employees and visitors to Council premises, schools, offices and properties, whether
owned or leased, benefit from a smoke free environment.
Protect both smokers and non-smokers from the danger to their health caused by inhalation of second
hand smoke.
Provide opportunities and support to employees who wish to cease smoking.
Establish a model of good practice for other partner organisations in implementing an effective no
smoking policy.
Scope
The Policy applies to all Council employees and also to contractors, visitors and members of the public whilst in
Council workplaces, vehicles and schools. It also applies to employees of partner organisations based in Council
premises.
Buildings
Smoking is not allowed in buildings owned or leased by the Council, in Council places of work or in schools.
Smoking in the vicinity of entrances and exits to buildings owned or leased by the Council is discouraged.
Areas/zones where smoking is not permitted outside Council buildings will be clearly indicated, and in some
cases will extend to the entire site, particularly schools.
Where areas for smokers are identified outside buildings, measures will be taken to make them as discreet as
possible, and provide appropriate bins for the disposal of cigarette litter. Every effort will be taken to reduce the
visibility of smoking areas from the general public and people visiting council buildings.
Signage
All Council premises will display No Smoking signs in accordance with the specified legislation. These signs
may not be defaced or removed.
Vehicles
Smoking is not allowed in vehicles owned or leased by the Council. These vehicles will display No Smoking
signs in accordance with the specified legislation. Employees using their own vehicle to travel on Council
business must consider the wishes of any other person(s) travelling with them as to whether smoking is
acceptable. Employees must not smoke when transporting members of the public.
Adopted No Smoking Policy
March 2016
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Home Visits
Council employees making visits to an individual’s home should not smoke within these premises under any
circumstances. Individuals should be requested to refrain from smoking during visits by Council employees.
The Council will provide a standard notice for use by employees who visit people in their own homes.
Employees who are concerned about their exposure to second hand smoke should seek advice from their
manager, who will ensure all reasonably practicable steps are put in place to protect them. The manager should
review the relevant risk assessment to ensure that suitable controls are in place to minimise the risks to the lowest
level practicable.
Other Workplaces
The needs of employees to be protected from smoking whilst working in premises not controlled by the Council
are recognised. Suitable arrangements to meet the standards of this Policy will be agreed with the
owners/operators of such premises.
Protecting Young People and Vulnerable Adults
Employees working with or through Council business, who are in contact with young people under 18 years of
age or with vulnerable adults, should not smoke in their presence or purchase cigarettes on their behalf.
Assistance for Employees
As a partner in the Herefordshire Stop Smoking Service, the Herefordshire Primary Care Trust will provide
information, literature and advice to council employees through its Stop Smoking Service.
Non Compliance
In the event of non-compliance with any condition of this Policy, the line manager, under the Council’s
Disciplinary Procedure, will take appropriate disciplinary action if informal measures have not been successful.
If any visitors on Council premises ignore the relevant policy conditions, they will be
requested to refrain from smoking or to leave the premises.
Monitoring and Review
The Policy will be reviewed at least every three years.
Change Log
Status
Revised
Date
Feb 2011
Description of Change
New logo, minor textual changes,
added review date and change log.
Agreed by Senior Managers Forum 17 February 2011
Review Date: March 2014
Adopted No Smoking Policy
March 2016
Reason For Change
Fit for purpose
document review
Pages affected
All
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