Research shows that a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace helps
businesses maintain their competitive edge, recruit and retain employees
best suited for the job, reduce absenteeism, encourage employees’
productivity, reduce the number of injury and illness claims, foster
creativity, and increase quality and customer service. A healthy
workplace is a great investment! Promoting health in the workplace does
not have to be a complex and expensive undertaking.
This guide outlines a six step do-it-yourself process for planning,
implementing, and evaluating a Comprehensive Workplace Health Program.
A
model of the six steps is outlined in Appendix B, page 45. This guide
includes worksheets, progress checklists, and information on how the
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit can assist workplaces
within Leeds, Grenville and Lanark counties. Contact the Health Unit at
1-800-660-5853 to speak to a Public Health Nurse Consultant.
