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Smoking is defined as possessing a lit substance that can be inhaled or exhaled. There are all kinds of items that are used to smoke. For example; cigarettes, cigars, pipes (including water pipes), and electronic cigarettes (including vapes). Some of the most common substances that are smoked include tobacco, drugs, and chemical substances.

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Under UK law, any enclosed (or substantially enclosed) workplace and public place must be kept smoke free. This applies to any area with a ceiling or roof that has walls (including doors and windows) around at least half of its perimeter.

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Under the new public health legislations, employers are legally required to:

· Display ‘no-smoking signs’ in their work premises and vehicles.

· Take reasonable steps to ensure staff, customers, and visitors know that smoking isn’t allowed on their work premises or in vehicles.

· Ensure no one smokes on their work premises or vehicles.

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No, employers aren’t legally required to provide smoke breaks at work – it’s your choice as a business. You can either allow workers to smoke during their breaks or outside of work hours. If you decide to provide smoke breaks, it's important to allow non-smoking employees to take an additional break, too.

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No, employers aren’t legally required to provide smoking areas at work. However, it’s important to manage the harmful effects of tobacco smoking onto non-smoking people, as well as minimise fire risks caused by smoking.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) states employers should consult their