Health At Work 4 All! is

• • a step-by-step guide to provide workplaces with the background information and tools to create or enhance workplace health promotion initiatives with practical ideas for – Raising awareness and building skills among employees – Creating a supportive workplace environment – Developing healthy policies

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The World Health Organization (WHO) says looking at Workplace Health is . . .

The Right thing to do – worker health and safety is a fundamental right The Smart thing to do – the data demonstrates that in the long term, companies that promote and protect workers health are among the most successful and competitive in the world The Legal thing to do – under national and provincial legislation

WHO defines a healthy workplace as . .

• “one in which workers and managers collaborate to use a continual improvement process to protect and promote the health, safety and well-being of all workers and the sustainability of the workplace by considering the following, based on identified needs:

1. Health and safety concerns in the physical work environment.

2. Health safety and well-being concerns in the psychosocial work environment including organization of work and workplace culture.

3. Personal health resources in the workplace and 4. Ways of participating in the community to improve the health of workers, their families and other members of the community.

Workplace Wellness is . . .

• • • • • • • A holistic approach to Wellness that takes into consideration the – Physical Spiritual Environmental Intellectual Emotional Occupational and Mental Health of an employee

Benefits to Companies

• • • • • • • • • Increased return on investment Improved productivity Decreased absenteeism Better employee relations Improved health wellness and morale Fewer injuries Reduced WSIB claims & health benefit costs Improved corporate culture & image Improved retention and recruitment

Oxford County Public Health

• See Section One of the Manual for tips and special considerations when setting up a workplace health program • Section Two of the manual provides you with the background information and tools to create or enhance your workplace health promotion initiatives • Check out the Icons for topics and resources for workplace health