subject: Laws And Importance Of No Smoking Signs [print this page] Smoking is a serious health issue, and secondary smoking is just as harmful as actual smoking. No smoking signs are used to establish that smoking is not allowed in the area. These signs are used in many places and the message helps non-smokers stay safe from the dangers of the smoke released during the act.
Action has been taken to ensure that smokers are aware of the no-smoking restrictions of an area. It is now compulsory to display no smoking signs in an area where smoking is disallowed. There are also specific instructions regarding how and where this message should be displayed. It is compulsory to place this message where it is easy viewable and the message must be placed at all entrances to each no smoking area.
In addition to the instructions about the visibility and location, the message and size of the no smoking signs is also regulated. It is compulsory that the symbol mentions No Smoking and is 70mm in diameter at the minimum. The attention given to conveying this message shows how important it is to ensure that a smoke -free place is not polluted by smoking.
Secondhand smoking is a serious issue. The smoke of cigarettes and cigars causes major health conditions such as lung damage and lung cancer. The smoke is not only dangerous for the smoker but also for the people present near the smoker. When they intake the cigarette smoke, they become exposed to the same health risks as the smoker.
No smoking signs help prevent non-smokers from the dangers of smoking. It is very important to display them in areas where non-smokers may get affected by the smoke. And, while displaying, care should be taken to place the messages in places where everyone can see them clearly, so that there is no confusion regarding the disallowance of smoking.
There are a variety of ways in which people are informed about the smoke free status of an area. Of course, the message has to include No Smoking, as mandated by law. Other words used may include: its against the law to smoke in these premises; it is an offense to smoke or allow others to smoke in this area; no smoking: company policy, in this toilet, in the building; etc.
No smoking signs are mandatory in smoke-free areas. There are certain specifications regarding the signs as well. It is important to follow these regulations to ensure the smoke-free status of an area.
