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Uzmetcombinat announces its territory nicotine free zone 

Jump to full article: Uzbekistan National News Agency (UzA) (uz), 2005-08-15

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The staff of shareholder union Uzmetcombinat announced its territory the nicotine free zone as of 2005.

The organized fund on stimulation of the healthy lifestyle calls metallurgists refuse of harmful habits and take care of their health, and the workers, who lead healthy lifestyle are awarded at the end of each quarter by the fund.

During the first quarter, the industrial plant counted 9,103 off-days regarding the health problems of the mettalurgists. During the second quarter, after setting the new rules, the number equaled by 749 off-days.

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