There is no safe level of exposure to tobacco smoke. In a great move for workplace and public safety NSW has introduced tougher smoking bans from July 6 2015. 

The key changes are:
- commercial outdoor dining areas in licensed venues (including clubs and hotels), restaurants and cafés must be smoke-free; and
- areas within 4 metres of a pedestrian entrance to or exit from a licensed venue, restaurant or café must be smoke-free.

Check out the NSW Health publication for commercial outdoor dining venues.
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Publications/commercial-outdoor-dining.pdf

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Serious injury or even death can result when working at heights. Working around openings eg voids for staircases, or partially contracted areas which workers can fall through can significantly increase this risk. Eliminating, covering or barricading voids to prevent the potential for falling should a priority.

Workcover have put together a voids in house construction video safety alert which highlights how easy it is to fall through openings on construction sites. The video highlights that workplaces must address voids in site management plans and inductions, and ensure constant supervision. Encourage the use of void covers with those most at risk.

Checkout the code of practice for preventing falls in housing construction to find out your legal responsibilities, safe work methods for common tasks, and using portable ladders and working on roofs safely.