HealthWorks in London
secures franchise to deliver National Clean Air Awards
The National Clean Air Award is
the first UK-wide scheme that rewards employers who implement
effective workplace no-smoking policies by giving them a
prestigious, nationally recognised award.
Does my company qualify?
You qualify for the National Clean Air Gold Award if:
- Your company premises and grounds are completely smoke
free
- Your company has a separate written no smoking policy
- Your company actively discourages smoking at the entrances and
exits to your premises
- Your company encourages staff to quit
You qualify for the National Clean Air Silver Award if:
- You allow smoking in only designated external areas
What if my company meets none of the requirements but want to
take action?
- You qualify for a Commitment to Change Certificate
HealthWorks in London will help you work towards the awards by
supporting your company in developing policies and meeting the
requirements and in the meantime your company would qualify for the
Commitment to Change Certificate.
How much will it cost?
Usually £25 per application but prior to July 1 2007, HealthWorks
in London are so keen to see workplaces go smoke free and to reduce
the harm to staff and customers caused by passive smoking that they
will foot the bill!
All companies that gain the award will be added to the
National Clean Air Award directory and the
planned Smoke Free Newham Directory. Businesses will also be
invited to take part in an awards ceremony later in the
year.
So what are you waiting for? Call Rachel Ashworth, Tobacco Control
Co-ordinator for Newham, based with HealthWorks in London on
020 8430 4410.
Note that new legislation means that all workplaces must be
smoke free by July 1 2007.
More information is also available on our
smoke
free Newham page.