Does my workplace have to be smokefree?
Yes. From 31 May all enclosed workplace areas are required to be smokefree. The legislation describes a workplace this way: ” “Enclosed workplace area” means a place, or part of a place, of employment that has a ceiling or roof and (except for doorways and passageways) is completely or substantially enclosed by walls, windows, blinds, curtains or other objects, materials or things�” Large structures with overd roller doors as walls, that are left open all day, are considered unenclosed and smoking may be permitted. The rule covers the entire workplace including staff rooms and work vehicles. People can still smoke outdoors, 2 metres away from a doorway and 3 metres from an air conditioning inlet.
