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Facts
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Workplace Health isn't new, it's been around for a long time and known as things like the 'soft side of business' or 'the perks'.
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Success Stories
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Northwestern Ontario shares their workplace wellness stories
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Resources
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For a complete listing
of our resources
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Outdoor workers are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun all year round. They have a higher risk of developing short and long term health effects from over exposure to the sun, than indoor workers. This includes sunburn, eye damage, premature aging of the skin and some forms of skin cancer.
A sun safety policy can help outdoor workers become more aware of the risks associated with sun exposure and the benefits of protective measures. Simple changes in behaviour and employment practices can reduce outdoor workers’ exposure to the harmful effects of UV rays from the sun.
Please visit the following links for more information on sun safety policy development:
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Health
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What makes people healthy? Some people say genetics – how healthy your parents or grandparents are. Others say that it’s lifestyle – what you eat, how much you exercise etc.
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Talk Back
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We’d like to know what you think about our site and about the HealthWorks program. Is there a need for resources in your workplace that you don’t see on our site? Is the site easy to navigate and to find what you’re looking for? Let us know.
Send your ideas to us at :
info@nwohealthworks.org
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