Dr. Prashant Ghodam Moderator: Dr. Abhishek Raut Health Promoting Workplaces

Framework Introduction What is workplace health promotion? Benefits of workplace health promotion Health Promotion Strategies Workplace Health Model References

Introduction The workplace directly influences the physical, mental, economic and social well-being of workers and in turn the health of their families, communities and society. It offers an ideal setting and infrastructure to support the promotion of health of a large audience. The health of workers is also affected by non-work related factors.

Introduction A health-promoting workplace aims to: Improve the work environment and conditions of work for all. Focus on health-enhancing business culture, policies and procedures. Focus on the health and well-being of participants. Raise awareness about health issues and encourage individual behavioural change. Use a balanced approach addressing both the work environment and the individual.

What is workplace health promotion? Health promotion:- “Health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over and improve the factors that affect their health.” Workplace health promotion? Workplace health promotion is the combined efforts of employers, employees and society to improve the health and well-being of people at work

Benefits of workplace health promotion To the organization a well-managed health and safety programme a positive and caring image improved staff morale reduced staff turnover reduced absenteeism increased productivity reduced health care/insurance costs reduced risk of fines and litigation

Benefits of workplace health promotion To the employee a safe and healthy work environment enhanced self-esteem reduced stress improved morale increased job satisfaction increased skills for health protection improved health improved sense of well-being

Health Promotion Strategies Nutrition:- Honor System Healthy Food Program, Cold Vending Machine, Break Room Snack Table. Physical Activity:- Company Walking Trails, Sit for 60, Indoor Walking Trails, Flextime Policy, Fitness Area, Walking Path, Physical Activity Break, Wellness Connection Activity Area. Tobacco Use Policy:- Smoke-Free Corridor Policy. Healthy Lifestyle:- Wellness Calendars, Employee Newsletter.

Workplace Health Model

References WHO. Workplace health promotion, Occupational health, Geneva: WHO Available from National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health, Good Work! Resource Kit, Promotion Healthier Worksite Initiative, Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Available from Work-Kit.pdf Workplace Health Promotion, European Agency For safety and health at Work, Available from