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Smoke-free workplace support

Find out about the benefits of a smoke-free workplace and how you can support employees who want to quit smoking.

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What employers can do 

As an employer, you play an important role in helping employees quit smoking. This also helps to maintain a healthier work environment. 

Here are some things you can put in place in your workplace: 

Encourage smoking cessation support
  • Tell employees about the NHS Wales Help Me Quit service. They offer free expert advice and nicotine replacement therapy. 
  • Promote awareness of cessation programmes to boost employee participation
Have a smoke-free policy
  • Establish and enforce clear smoking rules in the workplace
  • Consider extending smoke-free areas to include workplace car parks and outdoor spaces
  • Ensure proper signage and communicate policies clearly to all staff
Build a supportive workplace culture
  • Encourage peer support among employees quitting together 
  • Organise wellness initiatives promoting a smoke-free lifestyle
Ensure legal compliance
  • Stay updated on workplace smoking laws and enforce them
  • Train managers to support employees and enforce policies fairly
  • Protect non-smokers from second-hand smoke exposure
Lead by example
  • Make all workplace events smoke-free 
  • Encourage leadership to support stop smoking initiatives

Page last reviewed: 26th March 2025

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