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Designated smoking and vaping areas

E-smoking Guide for Employers

Although the difference between smoking a cigarette and a e-cigarette, also known as ENDS (Electronic Nicotine Delivery System), may be noticeably different, the understanding on what is acceptable at the workplace can be less obvious. Organisations need a clear policy on whether to allow people to ‘vape’ anywhere, nowhere or restricted areas, to avoid misunderstandings and legal action. The law…

Preventing Cigarette Litter Around Site

The appearance of your site should be constantly maintained at a high standard. Constructors should always strive to provide an excellent first impression by maintaining a clean and tidy site, as this reinforces the considerate nature of the construction industry. Litter around site negatively impacts the appearance of your site to the local community. Below is an example of a simple method that…

Smoking Cessation Support Programme

GRAHAM-Bam Healthcare Partnership (GBHP) has launched the third Smoking Cessation Programme in collaboration with Cancer Focus NI at its Royal Victoria Hospital Maternity site, where 15 operatives signed up to a 12-week programme to provide weekly support on site. The service not only provides presentations and information on the dangers of smoking, but also helps smokers to quit by providing…

Ballot Bin Ashtray

At South Quay Plaza, we found that despite having two smoking areas within the site boundary, due to close proximity to coffee shops and supermarkets, a lot of our operatives were smoking outside the site perimeter. This does not create a positive first impression, which we are all very passionate about. In order to tackle this, we have ordered Ballot…

Smoking Policy Template

Implementing a smoking policy on site is important to ensure that operatives have a safe and healthy working environment. The smoking policy should provide non-smokers the right to work in air free of tobacco smoke, whilst also taking into account the needs of those who do smoke. For sites that do not have their own company policy in place, the…

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