No Smoking Policy

We are committed to protecting your health, safety and welfare and that of all those who work for us by providing a safe place of work and protecting all workers, service users, customers and visitors from exposure to smoke.

All of our workplaces including our vehicles are smoke-free and all staff and visitors have a right to a smoke-free environment.

This no-smoking policy complies with the Health Act 2006 and associated regulations. We are committed to a programme of action to make this policy effective and to bring it to the attention of all staff.

This policy is non-contractual in its effect and does not form part of normal terms and conditions of employment, unless otherwise stated in your contract of employment.

Scope and Implementation of the Policy

Smoking is banned at our workplace. The ban applies to anything that can be smoked and includes, but is not limited to, cigarettes, pipes (including water pipes such as shisha and hookah pipes), cigars, herbal cigarettes and e-cigarettes.

We are committed to making this policy effective and to promoting a healthy working environment. If you experience particular difficulty complying with this policy you should discuss this situation with a Doza Director.

Breaches of the Policy

Breaches of this policy will be dealt with under our Disciplinary Procedure and, in serious cases, may be treated as gross misconduct leading to summary dismissal.

Smoking in smoke-free premises or vehicles is also a criminal offence and may result in a fixed penalty fine and/or prosecution.