NEW DOUGLAS PARK
SMOKE FREE POLICY
The New Law
The Smoking, Health & Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005 and The Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Places (Scotland) Regulations 2006 will come into effect on 26 th March 2006 in an effort to improve public health in Scotland. Smoking is no longer permitted in enclosed public spaces. This building is one of over 9000 premises in South Lanarkshire affected by the ban. All internal stadium areas are covered, as is the complete seating area externally.
Purpose
It is the policy of Hamilton Academical Football Club and all stadium operators and businesses that all of our workplaces are smoke-free and all employees have a right to work in a smoke free environment. The Policy will come into effect at 6.00am on Sunday 26 th March 2006 and will be reviewed periodically.
Policy
Smoking is prohibited throughout the entire workplace and stadium with no exceptions. This includes Company Vehicles. This Policy applies to ALL employees, consultants, contractors, customers and visitors.
No special provision will be made, anyone wishing to smoke must do so in the Car Park and at least 9 metres from the Main Door.
Following consultation with representatives from South Lanarkshire Council and Strathclyde Police, the Policy will be applied to ALL football matches. In terms of the legislation, and for the avoidance of doubt, persons will NOT be permitted to exit the stadium then re-enter in order to smoke.
Implementation
Overall responsibility for policy implementation and review rests with Stadium and Football Club Management. All staff are obliged to adhere to and facilitate the implementation of the policy.
Non-Compliance
Disciplinary Procedures will be followed if any member of staff does not comply with this policy. Those who do not comply with the smoking law are also liable to a fixed penalty fine and possible criminal prosecution.
Further Information
General information regarding smoking is available on the Scottish Executive website www.clearingtheairscotland.com
Should you or your staff wish to stop smoking please contact www.smokingconcerns.com or phone smokeline 0800 848484
Should you wish to discuss any aspect of the new legislation or South Lanarkshire Council’s approach to it, please contact Environmental Services at smokefreeslc@southlanarkshire.gov.uk or phone the Smoking Enforcement Hotline on 0845 600 2593
Should you wish to register a complaint regarding someone who you believe to be breaking the law in relation to the smoking ban you can either contact the above number or the National Call Line which has been set up by the Scottish Executive which is 0845 130 7250
Policy as at 22/03/06
