What makes a workplace healthy?

There are 3 factors which influence the health or wellness of the organization and its employees.

Health & Safety

The environment in which people work is a major influence on employee health. 
Some aspects are:

Noise level Air quality Ergonomics Toxic substances Work pace

Workplace design Safe lifting Employee violence Physical demands Safety guidelines

Culture & Social Environment

Basic human needs such as sense of belonging, purpose and mission, sense of control and freedom from harassment.
Related issues are:

Balance between work and family Staff involvement in decision making Flex time Peer communication Employee training and development

Employee satisfaction Positive supervisor communication and feedback Staff morale Employee recognition Social atmosphere

Lifestyle Practices of Employees:

Workplaces that support health practices encourage healthy behaviours/coping skills.

Smoking cessation Healthy weight Healthy eating Physical activity Women’s health issues

Hygiene Stress management Coping with shiftwork Healthy pregnancy Alcohol  and drug use