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Originally Posted by fireman328
That does not mean a ban on smoking, there are many occupations which require protective masks or in my previous career breathing equipment which was provided and used as part of the overall health and safety policy.
If a person is employed in a hazardous area then sufficient and adequate equipment must be available to the workers at risk. Are we going to stop paint spraying, fumigation, crop dusting or the production of carcinogens, if so where will it end ?
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If you are paint spraying then as you say you get given a protective mask. Bar staff are given nowt although I love the idea of bar staff them wearing such masks - apart from anything else should add wonderfully to the tabloid-generated climate of fear over avian flu.
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Actually, just to remind, while this thread makes reference to pubs, the legislation refers to all public enclosed spaces does it not. The fact that the licensed trade believes it should enjoy special exemption is IMO nonsense given this is supposed to be a public health initiative.