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Pollution control - smoking in enclosed public places

GOING SMOKE FREE !

From 1st July 2007 nearly all enclosed, and substantially enclosed, public places and workplaces in the country will become smokefree. These will include offices, factories, shops, pubs, bars, public transport and work vehicles that are used by more than one person. The new law will also mean that indoor smoking rooms will no longer be allowed so anyone wishing to smoke will have to go outside!.

SHOWING YOU'RE SMOKEFREE

From 1 July 2007 when businesses will be required to go smokefree, you will need to display the legally required signs at all entrances to your premises. Company vehicles, used by more than one person, will also be required to display conspicuous no smoking signs.

These signs will be available from the Department of Health before the new law comes into place, and can be ordered nearer the time from smokefreeengland.co.uk/stayinformed

ENFORCING SMOKEFREE

Smoke-free will benefit everyone by providing protection from harmful second-hand smoke. While most people will comply, those who don't may be liable to a fine, or prosecution, by their local authority enforcement officers, for the following offences:

- smoking in a smokefree place or vehicle - failing to display a no smoking sign - allowing smoking in a smokefree place or vehicle.

BECOMING SMOKEFREE

Once the details of the legislation have been finalised more information and resources will become available via the smokefree-england web-site. You can register now to receive this information when it's ready by visiting smokefreeengland.co.uk/stayinformed or calling the Smokefree England Information Line on 0800 169 1697.

Information Leaflet on Smoking Shelters

For further information please contact Mark Den Hollander our Smoke Free Public Places Project Worker on:-

Mobile - 07798866375

Email - mark.denhollander@durhamclspct.nhs.uk