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Workers offered free health checks
06 October 2009A NEW program from Victoria's workplace safety watchdog aims to improve the health of workers in Maroondah. Read more
Workers clock on for health
28 September 2009Workers at Scania in Dandenong last Tuesday took part in an initiative aimed at improving the health of Victorian workers. Read more
Work place health a concern
23 September 2009Alarming new figures recently released by WorkSafe show that Victorians need to slow down on the beer and chips and speed up on the exercise bike. Read more
Good-health drive
23 September 2009A program designed to address chronic diseases such as obesity, heart problems and diabetes was put to the test at Laverton-based company Scania Australia on Monday. Read more
DHS review of workplace health programs
01 December 2008This report documents findings made by the Department of Human Services as to the most effective types of workplace programs aimed to reduce the common risk factors for chronic disease (smoking, nutrition, alcohol, physical activity and stress). Read more
Workplace Snacks Launch
29 October 2008Today the fourth and final stage of the 'Go for your life' Just add Fruit and Veg campaign was launched at a construction site in Melbourne by Kathy Bell, CEO of the Heart Foundation, Greg Tweedly CE of WorkSafe, and Daniel Grollo, Chief Executive Officer of Grocon. The launch demonstrates how the 'just add' message can help workers be healthier at work, by simply adding fruit and veg to their daily snacks - no matter where they are based. Read more
Health check Pilots underway
15 October 2008Between September and November, WorkHealth will be trialling health checks in a number of Victorian workplaces. Read more
Construction industry leads the way – Safety Summit 2007
29 July 2008The Construction Safety Summit "People fit for work, Work fit for people" held in October 2007 as part of Work Safe Week, provided a foundation for the WorkHealth Initiative. Read more
Getting started - What can you do right now
21 July 2008If you’re looking to get going with your own health or the health of your workplace, a great place to start is to tap into information and events already taking place within your community. Read more
World First Plan to Help Workers Fight Chronic Disease
25 March 2008Victoria’s 2.6 million workers will have the chance to be screened for preventable diseases like diabetes, in a major world first initiative announced by Premier John Brumby. Read more
