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Vaping in the workplace

Learn how employers can play a vital role in discouraging vaping at work to protect employee health and uphold a positive workplace culture.

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The risks of inaction

Costs to business

Potential increases in costs due to nicotine related sickness absence.

Productivity loss

Vaping breaks may lead to more frequent interruptions than traditional smoking breaks.

Legal liabilities

Failure to enforce Welsh vaping regulations could expose employers to legal risk.

Cultural normalisation

Ignoring vaping may contribute to a culture where nicotine use is normalised and even encouraged.

Young people are more susceptible to developing nicotine dependence due to their still-developing brains. Early exposure can lead to long-term addiction.

Page last reviewed: 28th July 2025

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