Workplace compliance involves more than following employment policies or maintaining safety equipment. Businesses must also manage indoor air quality, employee welfare, fire prevention, and the use of shared spaces. Smoking can create challenges in each of these areas, particularly in offices, factories, shopping centres, hotels, and other commercial environments. Without clearly defined rules and suitable facilities, smoking may lead to disputes between employees, complaints from visitors, and difficulties enforcing workplace policies. A structured approach helps organisations establish consistent expectations while protecting people from unnecessary exposure to tobacco smoke. Read more
