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• Raising awareness about health issues and building the capacity of employees within the
organisation to maintain and promote their own health

5.9.2 Related Polices
• Grievance Procedure (3.2)

• Harassment and Sexual Harassment policy (3.3)

• Bullying policy (3.4)

• Equal Opportunities policy (3.5)

• Training and Development policy
• Making a Protected Disclosure (3.8)

• Maternity (3.9), Paternity (3.9.9), Parental (3.14) and Carer’s (3.15) Leave policies

• Compassionate Leave (3.12) and Force Majeure Leave (3.13)

• Smoke-Free Policy (6.1)

• Breaks and rest periods (2.10.1)

• Sheehy Motor Group Safety Statement

SECTION 6: FACILITIES

6.1 ENCLOSED WORKPLACE SMOKE-FREE POLICY
Second-hand smoke, also known as Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) or passive smoke is a cause
of disease, including lung cancer and heart disease, in third parties. Neither the simple separation of
smokers and non-smokers within the same air space, nor the provision of ventilation, can eliminate
exposure to second-hand smoke and the consequent health effects of such exposure. This policy
applies to electronic cigarettes (also known as e-cigarettes or vaping) also.

The Company accepts that employees may wish to smoke on their normal breaks granted in
accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. However, the Company in no way
encourages you to smoke and no additional rest periods will be authorised for smokers.

This policy has been developed to protect all employees, service users, customers and visitors from
exposure to second-hand smoke, to ensure compliance with legal obligations and to ensure a safe
working environment.

It is the policy of the Company that smoking will be strictly prohibited inside and around all company
premises and company vehicles (including canteen facilities and bathrooms, etc.) at all times. Smoking
is only permitted in the designated smoking area. It is the responsibility of smokers to ensure ashtrays
are emptied regularly and that this area is kept clean.

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