The Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act no. 12 of 1999 (PDF format) seeks to protect non-smokers from the dangers of passive smoking. It therefore makes provision for designated smoking areas in all public places, including the workplace, restaurants, places of entertainment, airports, accommodation facilities and all other public places. In the light of the new regulations, all employers must have a written policy on smoking as from January 1, 2001. Many employers might not know where to start and what steps to follow.
"A guide on how to create a smoke-free workplace" was developed to guide you and give you practical advise and information on how to develop a smoke-free policy in your workplace.
We trust that this guide will be of value to you and we welcome any feedback.