Guideline Update

Published on: September 01, 2016

Guidelines — Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

Part 4 General Conditions
- G4.81/4.82 Controlling exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)
- G4.81(b) Safe outdoor location
- G4.82(1) Entry into indoor areas where smoking is permitted
  The updates to these guidelines provide interim guidance for the enforcement of the current OHS Regulation given changes to the Tobacco Control Act and Tobacco Control Regulation that come into force on September 1, 2016. The interim changes to these guidelines are effective for the period between September 1, 2016 and the proposed May 1, 2017 effective date for amendments to OHS Regulation sections 4.81 and 4.82.