Smoking and vaping in the workplace

Smoking and vaping in a workplace is covered under the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (external site) and the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 (external site) (‘WHS Regulations’) which are administered by WorkSafe WA (external site), a part of the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.

The WHS regulations prohibit smoking and vaping in enclosed workplaces. For information and guidance on creating and maintaining a smoke-free and vape-free workplace, please see Cancer Council WA’s resources (external site) which include:

• a guide to developing a smoke-free and vape-free workplace
• customisable smoke-free and vape-free policy templates
• infographic poster about the benefits of a smoke-free and vape-free workplace
• downloadable smoke-free and vape-free signage.

Smoking and vaping are also prohibited in all enclosed public places under the Tobacco and Other Products Control Regulations 2006. This includes shopping centres, hospitals, airports, cinemas, theatres, pubs, clubs or restaurants.