PURPOSE

This policy has been developed to protect staff, members of College, Common Room, and visitors from exposure to second-hand smoke and to assist compliance with the Health Act 2006.

Exposure to second-hand smoke increases the risk of lung cancer, heart disease and other serious illnesses.

POLICY

It is the policy of Wolfson College that all employees have a right to work in a smokefree environment. The policy shall come into effect on Sunday, 1 July 2007. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed (and substantially enclosed) public and communal premises in the workplace. This includes offices and the College Minibus. This policy applies to all employees, fellows, students, members of Common Room, contractors and visitors.

IMPLEMENTATION

Overall responsibility for policy implementation and review rests with the Governing Body. However, all staff and members of College and Common Room are obliged to adhere to, and support the implementation of the policy.

Appropriate no-smoking signs will be clearly displayed at the entrances to and within the premises, and in the College minibus.

NON-COMPLIANCE

Disciplinary procedures will be followed where staff and members of the College do not comply with this policy. Those who do not comply with the smokefree law may also be liable to a fixed penalty fine and possible criminal prosecution.

HELP TO STOP SMOKING

The NHS offers a range of free services to help smokers give up. Visit gosmokefree.co.uk or call the NHS Smoking Helpline on 0800 1690 0169 for details. Alternatively you can text GIVE UP and you full postcode to 88088 to find your local NHS Stop Smoking Service.

1 July 2007