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Workplace Health
A healthy workplace is a great place to work. Staff are keen,
hard-working, happy and resilient. Very few people ever use their sick leave and
when they do it is an unusual occurrence.
What influences the Health of the
Workplace?
Workplace health is influenced by a number of different factors:
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Physical
environment:
Good ventilation and air flow
Absence of chemical toxins
Adequate personal space and privacy
Appropriate noise levels
Communication without distraction
Adequate personal facilities for staff members
Equipment, facilities and procedures that optimize posture, vision etc
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Kitchen
facilities:
Unlimited supply of quality water
Either availability of quality food or storage/preparation facilities
Absence of "junk food"
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Excellent
management techniques
Clear job definition
Clear lines of delegation/authority
Ongoing training
Regular recognition of success
Well written and distribution of Task Manuals
Job variety
Staff involvement in plans and development
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Time Out
Regular but not distracting breaks
Appropriate shift length
Annual holidays
Opportunity for social relationship between different staff levels
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Information
Educating your staff in personal and family health
Educating your staff in stress and stress hormone reduction
How Healthy is your Workplace?
.........Just coping?
High Stress
High Staff
Absenteeism
High Staff
Turn-over
High Error Rates
High Conflict
= POOR HEALTH
When a visitor enters your workplace, do they get a sense of
peace and harmony or do your staff look hassled, moody and irritable?
IF IT LOOKS LIKE THIS - EMAIL US TODAY
FOR HELP
How Healthy is your Workplace?
.........Exceptionally Healthy?
Your healthy, vital staff are keen to not
waste any time. They fill those boring moments with productive activity!
CONGRATULATIONS
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