As our regular readers will know, we bring you some examples of the
issues brought to the HSE ‘Mythbuster’s Challenge Panel, and their decisions.
The issue
A couple of signs are displayed in the entrance foyer in a supermarket
chain - 'For health and safety reasons, please could you refrain from smoking
in the foyer.' The enquirer thought that a 'no smoking' sign with text and
pictogram would have been satisfactory and possibly more effective.
The panel’s decision
Smoking is banned by law in enclosed spaces of this kind but on grounds
of public health. The law requires the display of at least one 'no smoking'
sign but does not specify what wording should be used on the notices. In the
panel's experiences, many other establishments have found much simpler and
clearer wording which can be used to meet the requirements and convey the
message to customers. The use of the phrase for "health and safety
reasons" is somewhat misleading and unhelpful.
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