Smoking Policy
A Smoking Policy is a document that outlines your business’ rules around smoking in the workplace.
4.0 (7 reviews)
Last updated December 18, 2024
Under 5 minutes
Suitable for Australia
Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
Document Overview
A Smoking Policy is a document that outlines your business’ rules around smoking in the workplace. This policy is designed to protect the health of non smoking employees and encourage a culture where healthy choices are valued. The policy also seeks to respect the right of smokers to smoke, by providing a designated area that is safe for all employees. This document also outlines your expectations as an employer, as well as details of the compliance measures your employees must adhere to.
The Legal Risk Score of a Smoking Policy Template
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- The document mandates strict adherence to a smoke-free environment, which could potentially alienate employees or visitors who smoke, possibly affecting morale or compliance levels.
- The enforcement measures rely heavily on peer reporting and supervisor intervention, which could lead to inconsistent application or perceived favoritism if not managed carefully.
- The policy does not specify consequences for visitors who repeatedly violate the smoking rules, which might lead to ongoing non-compliance issues and challenges in maintaining a smoke-free environment.
Smoking Policy Checklist
Complete your free Smoking Policy with our checklist
Distribution of Policy
Ensure that all employees receive a copy of this policy during the induction process and that the policy is easily accessible by all members of the organization.
Training and Communication
Conduct regular training sessions and discussions to reinforce the importance of the smoke-free policy and the health implications of smoking and passive smoking.
Monitoring and Enforcement
Assign responsibilities to managers and supervisors to monitor compliance and handle instances of non-compliance as specified in the policy.
Feedback and Policy Update
Encourage employees to provide feedback on the policy and update it periodically to reflect any changes in legal requirements or organizational needs.
Use this Smoking Policy if:
- You want to safeguard employees, customers and visitors from exposure to cigarette smoke
- You want to respect the rights of smokers
- You want to encourage a supportive workplace culture
What does this Smoking Policy cover?
- Objectives and Strategies
- Scope
- Compliance Measures
- Expectations of employees
- Communication of the policy
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