The changes to the law for smoking in public places comes into force on 1st July 2007. Swiss Cottage Bed and Breakfast has been completely non smoking since 2004 and  there are no 'smoking' bedrooms nor outside facilities for smokers. Great Yarmouth has many places of accommodation that have facilities for smokers. Please ask for details.

 Introduction

Second-hand smoking, breathing in other people’s tobacco smoke, has been shown to cause cancers, heart and respiratory disease in non-smokers. 

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places a duty on employers to provide a working environment that is:  

‘Safe, without risks to health’ 

Swiss Cottage acknowledges that second-hand tobacco smoke is both a public health hazard and has therefore adopted this no-smoking policy.

Aims of the Policy

The policy seeks to:

>       Guarantee a healthy  smoke-free environment to protect  the health of customers and visitors.

>       Guarantee the right of non-smokers to breathe in air free from tobacco smoke.
 
Restrictions on Smoking

Smoking is not permitted in any part of the premises, entrances or grounds at any time, by any person regardless of their status or business with the organisation/company.
 
Customers

All advertising and communication with potential customers emphasises the non smoking status of the buildings and grounds.
 
Visitors

All visitors, contractors and deliverers are required to abide by the no-smoking policy. Staff members are expected to inform customers or visitors of the no-smoking policy. However they are not expected to enter into any confrontation which may put their personal safety at risk.
  
  
Monitoring and reviewing

This policy will be reviewed annually or as required by events to ensure that it continues to meet the aims. 

The No-smoking policy Co-ordinator is Mr R Briggs he can be contacted by telephoning 01493 855742
  
Comments related to the maintenance of this policy should be directed to the No-smoking policy Co-ordinator