HSW Handbook approval - Smoke-free University
The revised聽Smoke-free University聽HSW Handbook chapter is now available on the HSW Website.
The key changes to the chapter for noting are 聽鈥
- The inclusion of e-cigarette products in the scope of the chapter
This is in response to a change in the legislation.聽 As of 31 March 2019, e-cigarette products in SA are also now regulated through the聽.
The new laws cover all e-cigarette products (including e-cigarettes and accessories such as cartridges and liquids) and tobacco. - In line with changes made previously to the chapter 鈥淧rovision of Information, Instruction and Training鈥, the requirement to record the provision of information (i.e. local induction) on the School/Branch/area Training Needs Analysis has been removed.
Information to inform staff, students and visitors of a 鈥淪moke-free University鈥 will be provided through campus signage, the University induction (for staff) and the HSW Website.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Central聽HSW Team.