All workplaces in England are now smokefree to help protect employees and the public from the dangers of second-hand smoke. The regulations apply to all enclosed workplaces and public areas, including all pubs and clubs, and work vehicles used by more than one person, including taxis Smokefree Law: Recognises a person's right to be protected from the harm of secondhand smoke and to breaye smokefree air. Helps people trying to give up smoking by providing supportive smokefree environments. Reduces illness and the number of deaths from medical conditions caused by secondhand smoke. Improves life expectancy because less people will take up smoking in the first place. Handy guide for businesses In addition, the government has also produced a leaflet to explain what the law means to businesses. Your guide to the new smokefree law (for businesses) (PDF, 532KB)

No-smoking signage

All smokefree premises and vehicles need to display no-smoking signs that meet the requirements of the law. No-smoking signs make it clear which premises and vehicles are smokefree and demonstrate that you are taking the necessary steps to meet the requirements of the new smokefree law. For further details see the guidance documents above. You can download and print compliant no-smoking signs below.

NB: It is possible that your printer may automatically resize the following images. Make sure that your 'page scaling' printer setting is set to 'none' and check that the printed format meets the criteria.

The international no-smoking symbol in both signs must be at least 70mm in diameter. This symbol consists solely of a graphic representation of a single burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it.

A5 no-smoking sign for smokefree premises (PDF, 50KB)

Smokefree premises sign must be at least A5 in area (210mm x 148mm).

Symbol only no-smoking sign (PDF, 43KB)

The smaller 'symbol only' sign, which consists of the international no-smoking symbol at least 70mm in diameter may instead be displayed at entrances to smokefree premises that are:

only used by members of staff. providing the premises displays at least one A5 area sign, or
located within larger smokefree premises, such as a shop within an indoor shopping centre.

You are free to design and print your own no-smoking signs as long as they meet the minimum requirements. These can be personalised by changing the words 'these premises' to refer to the name or type of premises.

Smokefree policy

Businesses may wish to introduce a smokefree policy to ensure that employees are aware of the new law and that they now work in a smokefree environment. It will also advise them on what they should be doing to comply with the new law.

Smokefree policy (PDF, 408KB)

Smokefree flowchart

Anyone in charge of smokefree premises and vehicles needs to be prepared to take action if someone smokes in an enclosed or substantially enclosed area. This flowchart suggests reasonable steps that could be taken to deal with smoking in any smokefree premises or vehicle.

How to deal with smoking in a smokefree place (PDF, 48KB)