Workplace Health - Information for Employers
The most effective workplace health program is comprehensive in approach. There are three elements that influence health in the workplace:
Occupational Health and Safety
A safe and healthy physical environment helps to prevent workplace injury, illness and disability.
Some things to consider are:
- ergonomics
- air quality control
- first aid training
- hazardous material training
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Individual Health Practices
Employers can help improve the health of their employees by encouraging and supporting healthy behaviours.
Some thing employers can do include:
- making healthy food choices available
- organizing physical activity programs during breaks and/or lunch hours
- encouraging smoking cessation
- offering stress management workshops
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Organizational Culture
Organizational culture is the key to a healthy work environment. Research has found that supportive management practices make good business sense for the organization and for employees.
Employers can:
- introduce employee recognition programs
- offer flex time
- create employee training and development opportunities
- involve staff in decision making
You can use The Steps to Creating a Healthier Organization Toolkit to help you reach the goal of creating a comprehensive workplace health program in your organization.
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