The much publicised
smoking ban was finally implemented in Wales
yesterday.
From now on all business premises in Wales will be
required by law to be smoke-free zones. Many
workplaces are nowadays in any event but the ban
may hit pubs and restaurants particularly hard.
Employers, managers and those responsible for
business premises will need to display appropriate
notices and to take reasonable steps to ensure
that staff, customers, members and visitors are
aware of the new law and that they do not smoke in
their premises.
The local Councils will have the job of enforcing
the bans and there is the likelihood of a £2000+
fine for any businesses caught breaching the new
rules. These changes will go a long way to making
the work place safer. Anyone who has been
injured in an accident at work, may be
able to claim compensation.
