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Checklist to Change

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Does your workplace support healthy practices?

Checklist to Change.

The Checklist to Change assesses the impact of the culture, physical environment, and workplace policies on employee health at your worksite.  A trained WellSteps guide will help you and your wellness committee implement the results from the Checklist to Change.  Complete the Checklist to Change below.

Physical Activity Environment
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Does your worksite have stairs?
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Is it convenient for your employees to walk or ride a bicycle to work?
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Is it safe for your employees to walk or ride a bicycle to work?
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Do you have lockers and/or showers at your workplace?
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Do you have fitness equipment or classes at your workplace?
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Do you provide fitness center discounts for employees who exercise away from work?
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Do you support employee physical activity by allowing workers to take walking breaks, to do pre-heavy-labor stretching, or take additional time off during lunch to exercise?
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Do your employees get adequate exercise at work as part of their job?
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Does your company sponsor sports teams such as softball for employees?
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Are there any paths or trails near your worksite on which employees could walk during breaks, lunch or after work?
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Has your worksite ever sponsored a local fun run or fun walk?
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Does your worksite provide any health information (web, brochures, posters, etc) about physical activity or exercise messages to employees?
Nutrition Environment
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Are healthy food alternatives such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains breads, healthy beverages available on a daily basis?
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Do your food providers use healthy food preparation practices in the cafeteria (steaming, low-fat/salt substitutes, limited frying)?
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Do you have vending machines on site?
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Do employees have access to a microwave at work?
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Do employees have access to a refrigerator at work?
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Does your worksite provide healthy eating messages to employees, such as posters or brochures?
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Does your worksite provide any health information (web, brochures, posters, etc) about nutrition to employees?
Smoking Environment
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Do you prohibit the hiring of smokers?
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Do you have restrictions such as no smoking in company buildings, in company vehicles, or on company property?
Company Wellness Policy
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Do you have a wellness committee?
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Do you allow health promotion programs to be provided during company time (not lunch hour)?
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