About this Smoking Toolbox Talk
This smoking toolbox talk can assist you to educate personnel about the hazards of smoking (including passive smoke) by ensuring all work areas (indoors and outdoors) are smoke-free, except areas specifically designated for smoking. Workplace exposure to passive smoke can be a significant work health and safety hazard. Exposure can produce symptoms of ill health, particularly for people with medical conditions (e.g. respiratory or cardiovascular conditions).
Smoking in the Workplace
Workplace smoking can be a problem for several reasons, including:
- It’s a general health hazard (this includes electronic cigarettes as well as tobacco products).
- It can be a fire hazard.
- It can be a distraction for some employees.
- It can contribute to respiratory infections, cancer and heart disease.
- It can create an unhealthy environment for other people with exposure to passive tobacco smoke.
General Mandatory No Smoking Requirements
Designated smoking areas should be signed with appropriate placarding to reflect the hazards that are present. At a workplace all personnel, including visitors and contractors, should comply with the following requirements:
Buildings – smoking is strictly prohibited inside and outside all buildings, this includes workshops and surrounding storage areas.
Eating areas – restrict smoking or prohibit smoking in areas provided for the consumption of food or drink. Be mindful of exposure to secondhand smoke.
Vehicles and mobile equipment – smoking is to be prohibited inside all company vehicles and mobile equipment cabins, to protect workers.
Vicinity of people – smoking is prohibited where the smoker may affect the breathing zone of another person or where the smoke may enter a building (doors and air conditioning fresh air intake) or vehicle cabin.
Operational areas – smoking is not permitted within the vicinity of any fuel, gas storage facilities or refueling operation.
Flammable goods store – smoking is not permitted within the vicinity of any flammable goods store.
Availability and Use of this Smoking Toolbox Talk
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