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  "abstract": "Issue/problem: Many European workplaces have introduced smoking bans during worktime, but implementation is often inadequate and has many challenges. Smoke-free workplaces (SFW) improve employee health and increase productivity as well as provide a safer work environment. WHO FCTC and EUCO recommend smoke and aerosol free environments and effective tobacco cessation programs at workplaces.\n\nDescription of the problem: The current situation in four pilot workplaces in different fields and stages of implementation of SFW in Estonia, Hungary and Finland was surveyed during 2024-2025 using quantitative methods including open questions. The objective was to streamline SFW policy and serve as examples of good practice in EU.\n\nResults: In Finland heads of unit (N = 594, RR = 67%)) and in Hungary employees (N = 1000, RR = 30,2%) of workplaces in the health sector, and in Estonia workers of a financial sector company (N = 2700, RR = 28%) and a manufacturing company (N = 215, RR = 69%) were studied. In Estonia perceived importance of SFW was higher among financial sector company employees (68%) compared to the manufacturing company (43%) while in Finland it was rated at 9,05/10 (0= not important, 10=very important). Perceived benefits of SFW in the three countries included improved employee health, cleaner and safer work environment, equal distribution of breaks, and a positive impact on employer image. The need for employer-supported cessation programs was identified. Challenges included inconsistent adherence and enforcement of workplace regulations and inadequate infrastructure for implementing smoke-free policies.\n\nLessons: A multi-level approach is required to successfully implement SFW policies, including employer commitment, management-led implementation, and employee participation. Additionally, tobacco and nicotine cessation services can be reimbursed by employers. Workplaces should identify the most practical way to implement SFW policy, and EU-wide criteria for SFW would be beneficial",
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  "title": "Smoke-free workplaces in three European countries – Challenges and solutions",
  "title_text": "Smoke-free workplaces in three European countries – Challenges and solutions",
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