Employers
...If smoking were banned in all workplaces consumption would decline...and the quitting rate would increase...
Philip Morris (1992)
Why?
Introducing a smoking policy and helping staff to stop smoking is good for business. It is also good for the health and welfare of employees.
The Government's Scientific Committee on Tobacco and Health recommends that smoking should not be allowed in the workplace. The Health & Safety at Work Act says that Employers are responsible for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of all of their employees as far as is reasonably practicable.
What Do Employees Think?
In a survey carried out in 2001, 86% of employees said that smoking at work should be restricted.
What Are the Business Benefits?
As well as the health benefits to everyone there are also many business ones too:
- Less absenteeism
- Increased productivity
- Improved staff morale
- Better image
- Reduced re-decorating costs
- Lower risk of fire
- Cheaper insurance