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: 9th February 2026
