Smoking Policy
In line with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, we aim to provide a working environment which is safe, without risks to health and to your well-being at work. Accordingly, our smoking policy applies to all A1 Group employees, contractors, temporary staff, sub-contractors and clients.
For many years we have not permitted smoking on A1 Group premises, in the entire building. All employees and contractors are expected to follow the smoking rules and regulations on all of our client sites.
Smoking is also not permitted around the main entrance to the building.
Employees who meet visitors on our premises are to explain our position if needed and to ensure that they comply. Visitors who wish to smoke may do so in the designated smoking area.
If you are based at, or visiting client sites, you will be subject to the smoking policies that are in force at those locations.
It should be noted that we expect that time spent on smoking breaks is made up during the working day. Ignoring the smoking restrictions will result in the use of the Disciplinary Policy.
Company Cars
If you have a company car, you must inform your manager if you do not use your car primarily for private purposes. If this is the case, you will need to display a non-smoking sign in your car, which we can provide.
If you own your car yourself, it is your responsibility to comply with the law relating to smoking at all times, including when using your car on company business.
The A1 Group wishes to ensure, in accordance with its general no-smoking policy, a smoke free environment for staff and clients. Therefore, when driving on company business (including in a company car, a rental car or your own car), you must not smoke in the car if you have any passengers.
The A1 Group also wishes to remind all employees that any activity which may be a distraction from driving, such as lighting cigarettes or smoking should be avoided in the interests of safety.
For many years we have not permitted smoking on A1 Group premises, in the entire building. All employees and contractors are expected to follow the smoking rules and regulations on all of our client sites.
Smoking is also not permitted around the main entrance to the building.
Employees who meet visitors on our premises are to explain our position if needed and to ensure that they comply. Visitors who wish to smoke may do so in the designated smoking area.
If you are based at, or visiting client sites, you will be subject to the smoking policies that are in force at those locations.
It should be noted that we expect that time spent on smoking breaks is made up during the working day. Ignoring the smoking restrictions will result in the use of the Disciplinary Policy.
Company Cars
If you have a company car, you must inform your manager if you do not use your car primarily for private purposes. If this is the case, you will need to display a non-smoking sign in your car, which we can provide.
If you own your car yourself, it is your responsibility to comply with the law relating to smoking at all times, including when using your car on company business.
The A1 Group wishes to ensure, in accordance with its general no-smoking policy, a smoke free environment for staff and clients. Therefore, when driving on company business (including in a company car, a rental car or your own car), you must not smoke in the car if you have any passengers.
The A1 Group also wishes to remind all employees that any activity which may be a distraction from driving, such as lighting cigarettes or smoking should be avoided in the interests of safety.
