Health and Safety in the Workplace

Health Testing:

• Blood checks

• Breast cancer Testing

• Skin cancer Testing

• Diabetes Testing

• Cholesterol Testing

• Eye exams

• Body-fat Testing

• Flu shots

• Posture screening, spinal analysis

• On-site child immunizations

• Prostate cancer screenings

• Fitness Testing

• Depression Testing 

Fitness Ideas:

• On-site fitness center or exercise room

• Walking and/or running club (during lunch hour or breaks)

• Bike rack on premises (so employees can ride to work or during lunch)

• Mind/body classes (yoga, tai chi) initiatives

• Team sports (volleyball, basketball, softball)

• Host an exercise equipment swap 

Lifestyle Change or Behavior Change Initiatives:

• Tobacco cessation

• Weight management initiatives

• Substance abuse initiatives

• Fitness activity

• Stress management initiatives

Prevention and Safety Initiatives:

• Back-injury prevention and training

• Ergonomic education

• Hand-tool safety initiatives

• Fire safety initiatives 

Awareness, Health Education, and Support Initiatives:

• Lunch-and-learn or brown-bag wellness seminars (see your EAP for a list)

• Diet and Nutrition information, plus provide healthy food alternatives in your vending machines and cafeteria, and provide food storage and preparation facilities to encourage healthier eating

• Prenatal care initiatives

• Work / Life Balance initiatives

• Elder care initiatives

• Cancer survivor support groups

• Financial Wellness Programs 

Stress-Reliever Initiatives:

• Laughter bulletin board where employees can post jokes and cartoons (in good taste)

• Onsite Massage Services

• Stretch breaks

• Group lunches or celebrations 

Disease Management Initiatives:

• Back pain

• Asthma

• Diabetes

• Depression

• Cancer

• Obesity

• Hypertension