As you probably know, the new smoke free regulations come into effect on Sunday 1^st July 2007.  The legislation, which enforces a no smoking policy in public places, workspace, public and work vehicles, is intended to reduce the amount of second hand smoke in enclosed public spaces, ensuring a healthier, more pleasant environment and giving those who wish to quit the support to do so.

 

As a business owner/occupier, you have been given the legal responsibility to ensure that your premises and work vehicles are smoke free zones. As part of this, you are expected to, communicate to staff and customers about the new smoke free regulations, display no-smoking signs and remove any existing indoor smoking rooms. Local councils will have responsibility for enforcing the new law, introducing enforcement officers to ensure compliance is maintained once the legislation comes into force in July. Failure to comply with the law will be considered a criminal offence and could result in fines of up to £2500.

 

The Tool Shop, 97 Lower Marsh, London, SE1 7AB based in Lower Marsh will be selling non-smoking signs in a range of sizes.  For further information call 020 72072077.

 

By now you should have received an information pack from the local authority providing detailed information.  If you haven’t received your pack or you would like more information, you can contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or alternatively call 020 7926 6109.  Further information can also be found on the national website http://www.smokefreeengland.co.uk/ which in addition to providing handy advice, also contains non-smoking signs for you to download for your business premises.