It is the governments intention to regulate smoking in public places and workplaces.

In an effort to help businesses in Great Yarmouth comply with this new health and safety law effective 1st July 2007. The legislation states ‘all workplaces have to be a smoke free environment’. Environmental Health are now offering a Smoke Free Workplace Advisory Service under the direction and management of  Ivan Clark who has recently been appointed to the position of Smoke Free Workplace Coordinator.

Ivan says he is delighted to be working with businesses in Great Yarmouth to help them develop and implement a smoke free working environment. He brings to the post many years experience working in business management and respiratory healthcare and a commitment and enthusiasm for making Great Yarmouth one of the healthiest and happiest places to work in and relax in the country.

What can we do to help you help your business?

• Forward planning service to help you understand what will be required of you as a manager or business owner
• Employee educational & planning workshops at your place of business
• Stop smoking programmes for staff who wish to quit smoking
• On site assessments for your premises
• An ‘Implementation Toolkit’ (Available end of May 2007) to help you comply with the legislation
• Specialised workshops for your type and group of businesses
• Advice and help on any related issue during council business hours

Ivan can be contacted on 01493 846478
E-Mail: ilc@great-yarmouth.gov.uk