[WillowTheWhisp]

This is another one of those petty pathetic rules which can be taken to extreme. The original rule for not being permitted to smoke in a work vehicle was the same as smoking in factories and offices - because it affects other people. If there are several workmates using the one van then it follows that smoking in that van should no more be permitted than it would in an office. But if the guy was self employed and only him used the van then it's barmy. Who else is it going to affect? Unless of course the smell of smoke on his overalls is a problem when he goes to decorate someone's house. Maybe in that case they should request a non-smoker decorator.