National Safety Council: Safety Starts With Your Health

The National Safety Council (NSC) has provided the following daily tips to help engage your employees about their own wellness. I changed the dates to be Monday through Friday rather than actual dates.

Daily Tips

Monday: Scheduling time in your calendar for physical activity will make you more inclined to stick to it.

Tuesday: Opt for healthy substitutes in combo meals, such as a side salad or baked potato instead of fries or onion rings.

Wednesday: If possible, use the same pharmacy for all your prescriptions. The pharmacist may catch incompatible drug combinations.

Thursday: Properly disposing medications will help protect the environment as well as pets, children and anyone who might find medication in your trash. 

Friday: A healthy breakfast is important for everyone. Instant oatmeal is a quick and healthy option; toss in fruit, raisins or nuts to add extra nutrients. 

Additional Resources

Want even more information on Employee Wellness? Check out the following links courtesy of NSC:  

• PALA+ Challenge
• NSC Unintentional Overdoses
• My Medicine Record
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• CDC Vital Signs Rx Painkillers

Next week is about Emergency Preparedness, so be prepared to be inundated with useful information. :)