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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)

• NETFOCUS IT SOLUTIONS. 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 (including canteen facilities and bathrooms, etc.) at all times. Employees are forbidden to
smoke outside Company premises and shops as this contravenes our smoke free image.

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, customers and visitors.

Overall responsibility for policy implementation rests with a MANAGER or other person, for the time
being, in charge of the premise. All employees' have an obligation to adhere to and facilitate the
implementation of this policy.

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