What is the smoke Free Environment Act 2000?
Smoking and using e-cigarettes are banned in all enclosed public areas and certain outdoor public areas, under the Smoke-free Environment Act 2000and the Smoke-free Environment Regulation 2016. These bans protect people from harmful second-hand tobacco smoke. There is no safe level of exposure to second-hand smoke.
What is a smoke free environment?
A truly smoke free environment in a business is one in which no smoking is allowed within any company building or vehicle. Depending on the company, smoking may be permitted in certain outdoor areas designated for that purpose. In other companies, the smoke free policy prohibits smoking on any company property.
What are smoke free air laws?
*Smoke-free = no smoking allowed; designated = designated smoking areas required or allowed; ventilated = designated smoking areas allowed if separately ventilated. States with comprehensive smoke-free laws are those that require worksites, restaurants, and bars to be smoke-free.
When was the smoke free law introduced?
The Health Act 2006 introduced a smoke-free law which requires virtually all indoor public places and workplaces, including work vehicles, to be smoke-free.
What are the legislative requirements regarding smoking in the workplace?
In NSW, smoking is banned within four metres of a public building (eg not residential) – including professional, trade and commercial businesses.
How do you create a smoke-free environment?
The scientific evidence is clear that the only effective way to protect workers and the public from secondhand smoke is to implement comprehensive smoke-free environments by banning smoking in all indoor workplaces and public places, including restaurants, bars and other hospitality venues,4 as well as some outdoor …
How do you promote a smoke-free environment?
Offer smoking cessation information and literature through a year-round communications plan. Implement a smoke-free workplace policy. Support smoking cessation through health benefits. Provide coverage for smoking cessation counseling.
Can you smoke under 21?
The Federal Tobacco 21 law does not exempt anyone from the age requirement. It is now illegal for retailers to sell tobacco product to anyone under the age of 21.
What is the smoking legislation?
The legislation, introduced on the 1st July 2007, now makes it illegal to smoke in all public enclosed or substantially enclosed area and workplaces. The ban includes smoking on vehicles which serve the public and / or are used for work purposes. All smokers must take their smoke breaks outside.