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NI firms told to protect staff from smoke
10/04/2007
Bosses of firms in Northern Ireland have received a reminder of duties to protect employees and customers ahead of the smoking ban, which is due to be introduced on April 30th.
Roughly 700 people die as a result of passive smoking in the workplace every year in Britain and Northern Ireland as well as non-smokers being subject to increased risk of serious illness.
Firms will have to ensure that in enclosed places of work no-smoking signs are clearly displayed.
Employers are being advised to go to a set of smoke-free environment teams located at local councils if they need advice on implementing the ban in their offices and other places of work.
Roisin McDaid, manager of the team told Belfast Today newspaper: "Evidence from Scotland and the Republic of Ireland highlights that staff find smoke-free work places healthier, cleaner and more pleasant environments to work in.
"It is important that Northern Ireland businesses develop smoke-free policies now and train staff on the company procedures for complying with the impending new law so that all employees know where they can and can't smoke and how to deal with a customer or visitor who lights up within their workplace."
Moves will hopefully mean that solicitors see fewer cases of health-related claims from smoke inhalation in the workplace.
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Roughly 700 people die as a result of passive smoking in the workplace every year in Britain and Northern Ireland as well as non-smokers being subject to increased risk of serious illness.
Firms will have to ensure that in enclosed places of work no-smoking signs are clearly displayed.
Employers are being advised to go to a set of smoke-free environment teams located at local councils if they need advice on implementing the ban in their offices and other places of work.
Roisin McDaid, manager of the team told Belfast Today newspaper: "Evidence from Scotland and the Republic of Ireland highlights that staff find smoke-free work places healthier, cleaner and more pleasant environments to work in.
"It is important that Northern Ireland businesses develop smoke-free policies now and train staff on the company procedures for complying with the impending new law so that all employees know where they can and can't smoke and how to deal with a customer or visitor who lights up within their workplace."
Moves will hopefully mean that solicitors see fewer cases of health-related claims from smoke inhalation in the workplace.
Contact us for legal advice
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