Managing Smoking Areas and External Queues Safely Toolbox Talk

This smoking area safety toolbox talk template from Health & Safety Zone offers a detailed, fully editable safety briefing for organisations that provide outdoor smoking zones and associated queue areas. It explains how to control second‑hand smoke exposure, prevent fire ignition from discarded cigarettes or e‑cigarette devices, manage slip and trip risks from ash, litter and wet cleaning residues, and maintain safe crowd flow. The guide includes specific DO and DON’T actions, such as installing BS EN ISO 7010 signage, providing fire‑resistant ashtrays, ensuring ventilation of at least ten air changes per hour, and positioning BS EN 3‑type fire extinguishers. It also covers staff training, queue management with BS EN ISO 7010 stanchions, and procedures for handling complaints about smoke. For further guidance see the HSE Smoking at work FAQ and the official legislation: Smoke‑free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006, Smoke‑free (Signs) Regulations 2007. This template is ideal for security personnel, facilities managers, hospitality supervisors, and any business that must comply with UK legislation. Fully editable – adapt the wording, insert your company name, and add site‑specific hazards. Compliant with: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Smoke‑free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006, Smoke‑free (Signs) Regulations 2007, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. This template also supports rapid risk assessments and can be integrated into existing safety management systems.