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Companies providing information and reference materials concerning health and safety in the workplace.
CHS - Workforce Health
National Provider of Workforce Health Solutions
www.chsmedical.com
Gold Health & Safety
Quality health & safety consulting. Reasonably priced. Certified.
www.goldsafety.net
Workplace Safety
Largest Online Safety Library Over 9000 Pages Of Resources
www.SafetyInfo.com
Safety Training
Safety Certification Courses from the NASP. Learn more.
www.naspweb.com
IMC HealthCare
Invest in your employees with our on-site wellness programs.
www.ImcHealthCare.com
Workplace Safety
Interactive, Easy-to-Use Compliance Training for Business at SkillSoft.
www.skillsoft.com
Towers Perrin-ISR Safety
Surveys to identify risks and improve safety performance.
www.isrinsight.com
ProFitness Health Solut.
Fitness, Health, Wellness at Work Integrated On-Site Mgt. Services
www.pfhsolutions.com
Safety Workplace
Find more sources/options for Safety Workplace
www.webcrawler.com
Information Security
Proven security awareness materials to help communicate IS policies
www.saiglobal.com/compliance
Healthcare Safety
One-Stop Compliance Portal. Free OSHA & HIPAA Subscription Available
www.saferandsmarter.com
Health & Safety Training
Training Videos, DVDs, Software, Booklets, Posters & much more!
www.safetymedia.co.uk
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AcuSafe
Site containing information on safety, risk software, regulatory news and developments, advice and guidance on compliance and reducing risk, and online and custom training resources.
acusafe.com
Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry
Medical management guidelines for chemical exposures - chemical protocols.
www.atsdr.cdc.gov
Danger lurks in the workplace
Article from Joan Lloyd & Associates.
www.joanlloyd.com
DuPont Safety Resources
Find resources for any industry- includes events, news, products and services.
www.dupont.com
Health,Safety and Environment/Biomechanics
Information in Health, Safety, and Environment, including Biomechanics.
www.usernomics.com
Internet Safety Resource
Research and documentation provided by Christie Communications.
www.christie.ab.ca
Lifelines
Information on stress, wellness, health news, motivation, back care, cookbook, fitness, stop smoking, mind body balance, EQ, emotional intelligence, alcohol, and first aid and safety
www.lifelines.com
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
Resource of information about substance abuse prepared by the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information.
www.health.org
National Resource Safety Center
Offering an expansive health and safety video lending library and other resources.
www.nrsc.com
Occupational Health & Safety Management & Training
Provides a comprehensive and professional advisory service to industry and commerce on the many and varied issues that make up modern health and safety. Based in the United Kingdom.
www.btinternet.com
Occupational Safety & Health Net
A gateway directory for safety and health information.
www.osh.net
Safetyinfo.com
Free written programs, forms, training safety information for business and industry.
www.safetyinfo.com
Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service (SOHAS)
Searchable database of safety and health advice for the workplace.
www.sohas.free-online.co.uk
Target Risk
Book excerpt: Motivating for safety and health.
psyc.queensu.ca
The OSHA Occupational Health and Safety Manual
An OSHA compliant occupational health and safety manual, complete with policies, procedures, forms, checklists and hazard guidance.
Procedures | Forms | Risk Assessment | Policies
www.osha-occupational-health-and-safety.com(Paid)
CHS - Workforce Health
National Provider of Workforce Health Solutions
www.chsmedical.com
Gold Health & Safety
Quality health & safety consulting. Reasonably priced. Certified.
www.goldsafety.net
Workplace Safety
Largest Online Safety Library Over 9000 Pages Of Resources
www.SafetyInfo.com

Guide to Promoting a Healthy Workforce

Healthy workers are more productive and absent less often


Helping your workforce keep healthy is an investment in their productivity. Healthy-workforce initiatives can encourage your workers to adopt positive, healthful lifestyles that will contribute to their energy, attention span, and ability to cope with stress at work, decrease the amount of sick leave they take, and lower your company’s healthcare costs. Healthy-workforce programs can also be a selling point for recruitment and retention of valued workers. When deciding how best to promote health among your workforce, you may want to consider:
1. whether your company can offer big-ticket options such as Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs).
2. how to get the most out of any benefits you currently offer – for example, many health insurance plans already offer wellness programs.
3. how no-cost programs, such as starting a walk-at-lunch club, can get the ball rolling.4. how your corporate culture and leading by example can promote an emphasis on health among workers.

Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Offer health insurance if possible The expense of health insurance can make it prohibitive for small employers, but it’s an obvious first step in keep your workforce healthy. Employees who have access to health insurance are more likely to practice preventative care and less likely to ignore health problems until they become major and require extended time away from work. The insurance company may also offer wellness programs such as Ask-a-Nurse phone lines and health education classes.

I recommend:  Health insurance with included wellness/education programs is available from such providers as Capital BlueCross and Aetna.

Investigate Employee Assistance and Work/Life programs Employee Assistance Program, or EAP, is a catch-all term for a variety of counseling and recovery programs that generally cover alcoholism, substance abuse, professional help with marital or family difficulties, and addictions such as gambling. Sometimes planning services to address personal financial problems fall under the EAP umbrella. The bland name covers a variety of issues that call for privacy, but can profoundly impact an employee’s productivity. A small business probably cannot afford (and hopefully does not need) an ongoing EAP. However, rather than lose a valued employee if such a problem develops, you may find it cost-effective to invest in EAP services on a case-by-case basis. Mid-size and large companies sometimes bundle EAP services in the same department with a variety of work/life balance programs intended to help employees handle conflicting job and home responsibilities and reduce stress.

I recommend:  EAP programs can be found through the Employee Assistance Professionals Association and through EAP-SAP. General wellness and work-life balance programs are offered by HR outsourcing/payroll management companies such as Ceridian.

Make healthy food accessible at work What’s in your vending machine? A steady diet of soda and Snickers does no one any good. It is possible to get healthier choices, and your employees will concentrate more effectively on their work if something nutritious to eat is available. Offering a refrigerator and microwave where employees can store meals from home also helps, as does posting menus from nearby delis or lunch counters that offer healthy choices. Do you have a coffee machine in your break room? Try adding a pot of hot water or an electric tea kettle to provide other options.

I recommend:  Vending machine operators who supply healthy foods can be located at The Vending Yellow Pages and Vending Connection.

Encourage exercise Even a little exercise goes a long way in making your employees happier and more energetic. Encourage gym memberships, adult amateur sports leagues, bicycling to and from work, and easy-entry programs such as going for a walk or stretching during lunch – it will build morale and pep up your workforce.

I recommend:  Corporate programs that offer discounted memberships to your employees are available from national chains such as Gold’s Gym and Bally’s. A smaller local gym may be able to work with you, too – if Wally’s Weight-Lifting Emporium is right around the corner, it may be worthwhile to see if you can make a group-rate arrangement.

Support anti-smoking efforts The long-term health benefits of not smoking are unquestioned. Quitting will help your employees feel better and stay healthier. It will also help lower health-insurance costs for them and you. This is a tricky area: no one likes to be dictated to about their personal habits, and anti-smoking initiatives have left some smokers feeling defensive. However, you can at least ensure that your employees know that smoking cessation support is in place for them to use.

I recommend:  Direct employees who are quitting smoking to the personalized cessation plans and other resources available from the American Lung Association and WebMD. Motivate them to quit by putting up anti-smoking posters or distributing pamphlets from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
  • If your employees are harried and always too busy to take their vacation, they may burn out and end up spinning their wheels instead of achieving results for you. Encourage your employees to think about long-term productivity as well as their current project. Require that they take some vacation time every year, and set an example by taking your own personal-leave time and talking about what steps you take to stay fresh and energized.
  • Health-promoting programs can be do-it-yourself and low-cost or free! Post a sign-up sheet for employees who want to find walking partners to do a few laps around the building at lunch; start a company team in softball, bowling, or whatever amateur sport your employees show a preference for; support bicycling and walking to work (if weather and traffic permits) by designating a place for bicycles to be parked and offering restroom facilities that are adequate for freshening up after arrival.
  • Lead from the front! Employees are apt to be skeptical about company initiatives – until they see their bosses participating. If you play softball, go for a walk at lunch, or mention that you’re enjoying the gym, chances are good that your employees will begin investing their time in those activities too.

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By Jo Averill-Snell
Healthy workers are more productive and absent less often.
Helping your workforce keep healthy is an investment in their productivity. Healthy-workforce initiatives can encourage your workers to adopt positive, healthful lifestyles that will contribute to their energy, attention span, and ability to cope ... Read more
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