It is the policy of Heriot-Watt University that all of our workplaces are smoke-free and all employees have a right to work in a smoke-free environment. These guidance notes clarify what the law means in practice, what constitutes non-compliance, the policy for staff entering student smoker's rooms and who will be enforcing the policy.

see also: guidelines

It is the policy of Heriot-Watt University that all of our workplaces are smoke-free and all employees have a right to work in a smoke-free environment. The policy came into effect on 26th March 2006 and was reviewed six months after implementation. Subsequent reviews will be conducted at least every two years thereafter by the Support Services Board. This policy was developed to protect all employees, service users, students and visitors from exposure to second-hand smoke.

see also: policy