Worksite Wellness: Getting the

Workplace MovingBy: Anna Bohanon

Iowa State University

Isanti County Public Health Intern

Work place environments are not friendly for being physically active

A change in the work environment is necessary

Improving the health of your workplace is the ultimate outcome

What’s is physical activity?

Are you physically active at work?

What do you do?

How can you change your workplace?

Let me explain…• Availability

• Policy

• Programs

• Promotion

Give employees space to be active

Support employees in choosing physically active over sedentary

Create policies in support of physical activity

Employer Liability

MN Statue 176.021, Subdivision 9

“Employer responsibility for wellness programs. Injuries incurred while participating in voluntary recreational programs sponsored by the employer including health promotion programs, athletic events, parties, and picnics, do not arise out of and in the course of the employment even though the employer pays some or all of the cost of the program. This exclusion does not apply in the event that the injured employee was ordered or assigned by the employer to participate in the program.”

What can employees do to be physically active?

Community Walk Loops

Fit Boxes at Isanti County Public Health

Nilofer MerchantGot a meeting? Take a walk.

Ergonomically friendly choices

Stability Ball Office Chairs Standing Station/Desk

Keep employees in the loop for physical activity opportunities

How can we get the work place moving?

Change the work environment

Create policies

Be supportive

Get your workplace moving!