Health tips and information for your workplace! No Images? Click here Build a healthier workplace for 2019!The Workplace Health Program at Niagara Region Public Health & Emergency Services is here to help On average, Canadian workers spend approximately 60% of their waking hours at work. Workplace health is a key tool to help employers increase productivity and morale in the workplace. Investing in the health of your employees can help minimize costs and improve employee retention. We can help your organization create a supportive environment that positively impacts your bottom line. Contact Niagara Region's Workplace Health program to learn more. Have your say with the Employer One surveyAttention all employers in Niagara: We want to hear from you Niagara Region Public Health & Emergency Services is partnering with Niagara Workforce Planning Board for the annual Employer One survey. This is an opportunity for employers in Niagara to share perspectives on local market issues. This year, there will be a focus on mental health in the workplace to help us better undertsand the mental health challenges that employers may be facing. Fill out the online survey for your chance to win a FREE iPad! have THAT talkStart the conversation in your workplace The have THAT talk campaign is a video series that can help you and your staff learn more about promoting positive mental health in the workplace. This resource includes an activity guide and facilitator notes that will help you lead a meaningful and engaging seminar with your staff. Fines increasing for distracted drivingFines and penalties for Ontario's distracted driving are changing for 2019 Things can happen fast when you aren't focused on the road. In Ontario, deaths from collisions caused by distracted driving have doubled since the year 2000. It doesn't matter if you're on the highway or stopped at a red light - distracted driving will put you and others at risk. Commuting to work in a sustainable wayHow are your employees getting to work? A workplace commuter program helps your staff become more active and healthier. Commute Ontario provides your workplace with the resources to encourage your staff to choose more active forms of travel. In addition to this, Commute Ontario provides information on the benefits of sustainable travel modes such as carpooling or public transit. Order your FREE Smoke-Free Ontario Act signsNew signs available to all Niagara workplaces The Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 requires businesses and workplaces to post signs in areas where smoking and vaping is not permitted. It is recommended to post the signs at entrances, exits, washrooms and any other locations to ensure that the public is aware that smoking and vaping is not allowed. Preparing your workplace for impacts of cannabisManaging impairment in the workplace is an important safety issue Cannabis use can impact coordination, reaction time and decision making. How prepared is your workplace? Keep your employees and workplace safe by taking the the following steps:
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