Comprehensive Workplace Health Program Guide

Your guide to developing workplace health, safety, and wellness programs.

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Section I Introduction

Comprehensive Workplace Health
Determinants of Health
Developing a Program
Implementing Your Program
Other Program Strategies and Options

Section II Physical Environment

Safety
Ergonomics
Scent-Free Policy

Section III Organizational Programs

Job Design
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
Workplace Stress
Conflict Resolution
Harassment and Bullying
Impairment
Work / Life Balance
Flexible Work Arrangements
Telework / Telecommuting

Section IV Healthy Choices

Healthy Eating
Active Living
Supporting Non-smoking

Section V Information Sources

Major Health Organizations in Canada and the United States
Canadian Government Departments Responsible for Occupational Health and Safety

Section VI Appendices

A1: Workplace Health Survey
A2: Selecting a Consultant
A3: Abbreviations
A4: References and Resources

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Language:: English | French

Description

Designed and written as a practical training and reference tool, this 206-page pocket guide will help you establish a workplace health program (or enhance your existing program) by providing information, tips, charts, checklists and illustrations.

Objectives

This is your guide to developing various workplace health, safety and wellness programs. Using the information in this booklet, you will be able to:

Identify factors that influence the health, safety and wellness of employees.
Conduct a general health survey.
Develop a workplace health promotion program.
Initiate various prevention and promotion strategies.
Understand the interaction between wellness, safety and employee health.
Apply a variety of initiatives to help encourage a comprehensive and complete balance between work and health.
Promote education and training for workplace health.
Identify relevant contacts for legislation and general health information.

Scope

This guide will assist in the development and implementation of workplace health and wellness programs. It is a practical guide with information designed for both the program leader and the workforce in general. Many of the tips and suggestions can be used as handouts for participants in employee training sessions.

Target Audience

This guide is written for anyone who wants to learn more about workplace health, wellness and occupational health and safety. It is especially useful to individuals involved in the initiation, development and implementation of workplace health and wellness programs.

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