An anonymous complaint to the HSE led to a company director being fined for smoking in his office after council officers visited the firm.
Metric Scaffolding of Preston, Lancashire, was reminded of their responsibilities under the smoke-free legislation back in November 2008, after the council was informed that the firm's staff smoked frequently in the office and in the company vehicles.
Enforcement Officers re-visited the premises in January 2009 and found Martin Lenehan, Operations Director, smoking at his desk.
An on the spot penalty of £50 was issued to Mr Lenehan, which he refused to pay, and subsequently a court date was appointed. On 11th June 2009, South Ribble Magistrates, found Mr Lenehan guilty in his absence of smoking in a smoke-free area. He was fined £175 plus costs of £75.
Councillor Peter Mullineaux commented "This latest conviction will hopefully serve as a reminder to the small minority of employers who are not observing the smoke-free legislation that they have a legal duty to comply and will be prosecuted if they do not."
Metric Scaffolding of Preston, Lancashire, was reminded of their responsibilities under the smoke-free legislation back in November 2008, after the council was informed that the firm's staff smoked frequently in the office and in the company vehicles.
Enforcement Officers re-visited the premises in January 2009 and found Martin Lenehan, Operations Director, smoking at his desk.
An on the spot penalty of £50 was issued to Mr Lenehan, which he refused to pay, and subsequently a court date was appointed. On 11th June 2009, South Ribble Magistrates, found Mr Lenehan guilty in his absence of smoking in a smoke-free area. He was fined £175 plus costs of £75.
Councillor Peter Mullineaux commented "This latest conviction will hopefully serve as a reminder to the small minority of employers who are not observing the smoke-free legislation that they have a legal duty to comply and will be prosecuted if they do not."
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