Course
NSW Smoking Compliance
Smoking and vaping pose serious health and safety risks in the workplace. This course helps employers, managers, and workers in NSW understand their legal obligations, reduce risks, and maintain safe, compliant environments.
Course
15-20 mins
Course overview
NSW has some of the strictest smoke-free laws in Australia. Businesses must ensure that their workplaces comply with these rules while also supporting the health and wellbeing of staff. This course gives teams clear, practical knowledge about smoking and vaping risks, legal duties, and workplace responsibilities.
What you’ll learn
- Understand the health risks of smoking, second-hand smoke, and vaping
- Recognise how NSW laws define smoking, vaping, and e-cigarettes
- Identify the key requirements of the Smoke-free Environment Act 2000
- Learn employer and PCBU duties for managing smoking and vaping risks
- Apply strategies for creating and maintaining smoke-free workplaces
- Recognise responsibilities of occupiers and the consequences of non-compliance
- Explore practical ways to support smoking cessation and staff wellbeing
Why choose this course?
- Helps businesses comply with NSW smoke-free laws and WHS duties
- Reduces risk of legal penalties and workplace health claims
- Promotes a safe, healthy, and professional work environment
- Provides flexible, accessible training suitable for all industries
Legal context
The Smoke-free Environment Act 2000 (NSW) and the Smoke-free Environment Regulation 2016 outline strict rules for smoking and vaping in public and workplace settings. Employers and PCBUs also have responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) to manage these risks. This course supports businesses in understanding their obligations and taking practical steps to stay aligned with NSW legislation, reducing the chance of penalties and compliance issues.
Frequently asked questions
Our courses are designed for businesses in the hospitality industry looking to provide professional training for their staff.
At the moment, our courses are available exclusively to businesses through subscription plans.
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Absolutely. We can tailor the course to fit your organisation’s specific needs, culture, and policies. Contact our sales team to explore customisation options.
Our courses are delivered online through our easy-to-use LMS platform or can be provided in SCORM format to integrate with your own LMS.
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