Meanings of protect non-smokers in English

The workplace smoking ban introduced in March 2004 was designed to protect non-smokers from the harmful effects of smoking.

Irish employers and trade unions have been told they have a duty to protect non-smokers from the dangers of passive smoking in the workplace.

The study is "a further reminder of the importance of smoke-free laws and smoke-free homes to protect non-smokers, especially children," Fong told Reuters Health.

The intent of the new law is to protect non-smokers from "stupid, irresponsible and anti-social" people who force non-consenting strangers to share their filthy habit.