Supervising toxic matter

Bamber, Lawrence | Features | Health and Safety at Work magazine

Published: 15.09.2007

In the latest of his articles for students of the NEBOSH National Diploma, Lawrence Bamber considers monitoring strategies for hazardous substances. He explains what monitoring means, when it is necessary and the strategies and procedures which should be followed.

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Bamber, Lawrence | Features | Health and Safety at Work magazine

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I am currently in the process of undertaking the annual review of a client's health and safety policy. My client's company occupies two sites that are smoke-free. However, I need to determine the policy for its company cars, which are leased. As I understand the regulations, they state that if the driver uses the car for company business and is driving alone, he can smoke. I believe the regulations also do not apply if the car is used in the private domain (weekends and holiday) if family and friends are present. However, if an employee takes a non-smoking passenger on a business trip, he must not smoke. Is this correct?

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