What Makes A Workplace “Healthy”?

There are 3 factors which influence the health or wellness of the organization and its employees.

Health & Safety

The environment in which people work is a major influence on employee health. 
Some aspects are:

  • Noise level

  • Air quality

  • Ergonomics

  • Toxic substances

  • Work pace

  • Workplace design

  • Safe lifting

  • Employee violence

  • Physical demands

  • Safety guidelines

 

Culture & Social Environment

Basic human needs such as sense of belonging, purpose and mission, sense of control and freedom from harassment.
Related issues are:

 

  • Balance between work and family
  • Staff involvement in decision making
  • Flex time
  • Peer communication
  • Employee training and development
  • Employee satisfaction
  • Positive supervisor communication and feedback
  • Staff morale
  • Employee recognition
  • Social atmosphere

 

Lifestyle Practices of Employees:

Workplaces that support health practices encourage healthy behaviours/coping skills.

  • Smoking cessation

  • Healthy weight

  • Healthy eating

  • Physical activity

  • Women’s health issues

  • Hygiene

  • Stress management

  • Coping with shiftwork

  • Healthy pregnancy

  • Alcohol  and drug use

(Health Canada, 1992 & National Quality Institute, 1998)
 

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