Problem
Smoking in work places
Nature:
Health and safety at work legislation requires that employers protect their staff from harmful substances in the workplace and take reasonable and practicable measures to secure the health, safety and welfare of their employees. The evidence clearly shows that environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is harmful as it may cause a variety of fatal or less serious conditions in exposed non-smokers. 84% of people, including 69% of current smokers, believe that smoking should be restricted at work. Broader Problems:
Tobacco smokingIndoor air pollution Strategies:
Prohibiting smoking in public places Subject(s):
Social Activity → Employment conditionsSocietal Problems → Addiction, drug abuse
Recreation → Interests
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST