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Award Winners in 2007
Waitrose Ltd 198 Yateley
GOLD
STANDARD
Healthy
Workplace Initiatives:
One Occupational Health Nurse provided per 12 Branches.
Each Waitrose Branch elects its own Committee for Communication. Health and safety and health and wellbeing
issues are raised through this system.The Committee meets 4 times per year and any concerns are kept strictly
anonymous in the minutes and the suggestions adopted by management may qualify that person for a bonus.
Information is provided on the
dangers of smoking and employees are encouraged to contact NHS Quit Smoking
advisors or the Occupational health nurse for advice.
Cholesterol testing carried out for employees in 2006.
Healthy choices of food available in the restaurant and healthy low fat recipes printed on cards compiled by team of nutritionists and available in store (see
waitrose.com/recipes).
Healthy cooking techniques are used such as the use of grill and oven rather than frying.
Employees have access to two
web sites which provide healthy eating hints and tips and suggested healthier
alternative ingredients: (http://www.waitrose.com/food and another site which can be accessed by
partners only.)
Partner Specialists have days preparing a main course as part of their training.
Five a side football team events.
Employee participation in the Cancer Research fun run.
Leisure learning involves,
swimming clubs, horse riding clubs, golf, fishing and sailing. The clubs are
free to join and lessons are at reduced rates, the partners have access to 3
yachts which can be hired out etc.
Information is provided to
employees on stress, the topic is discussed at compulsory health and safety
training.
Employees can
request flexible working.
Every employee has access to a
neutral party (Group Registrar) to discuss any issue they need to (can be used
for general work issues, harassment issues or personal
issues).
Support Services Worldwide(Gibraltar Barracks)
GOLD
STANDARD
Healthy
Workplace Initiatives:
The Company is registered for ISO 18001 OHSAS systems.
People at the most Senior level support health promotion activities through quarterly Army and
Navy newsletters, site newsletters and through articles regularly appearing in
the Chat magazine, Fusion magazine and the Go Buy Sell magazine. (Articles on
the smoke free legislation and healthy Eating have featured most
recently).
Whistleblowing procedure is in
place where reports can be made to HR on health and safety
dangers.
“Think twice before you lift“ posters in the kitchen
areas encourage employees to ask for help when lifting, and posters displayed on
safe lifting techniques.
The Smoking policy was recently updated in line with
the Health Act 2006, the policy encourages employees wishing to give up to
contact the NHS website: http://www.gosmokefree.co.uk
Healthy choices of food available in the restaurant and in packed lunches and buffets.
Cooking competitions open to all staff not just chefs e.g. preparing a quiche.
Questionnaire used in the Summer 2007 to get feedback on the quality of food provided.
Free use of facilities on site
is available to all catering staff and includes:swimming pool, gymnasium, squash
courts, tennis courts, badminton.
In 2006 launched a cycling to work initiative, showers provided at work.
Reduce your Stress Levels
information has been given to employees and is displayed on notice boardsand the company is presently producing a
policy on stress to form part of the ISO procedures and HR documents.
Staff forum has been set up for feedback regarding workloads.
Different shift patterns used to allow more quality home time to prevent stress.
Pregnant employees have been allocated more breaks.
Regular surveys carried out
involving a questionnaire which provides feedback on areas such as relationship
with the manager and job satisfaction.
Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire
GOLD
STANDARD
Healthy
Workplace Initiatives:
Health and safety committee and direct employee communication programmes, senior management involved.
Regular review of health promotion issues and activities carried out at Executive level.
Financial support provided during annual budget process.
Hotel Nurse employed and is
available to provide personalised advice/guidance on stop smoking, diet and nutrition.
Employees participate in annual 10k charity run in support of Cancer Research/Terry Fox Foundation.>
The hotel provides financial support to the football team
Annual sporting challenge: 2006 - Cricket team challenge at Farnham Cricket Club; 2007 - Four Seasons Hotels UK Mini-Olympics in London.
Full salad bar available in staff restaurant and fruit selection available throughout the day.
Quit smoking sessions have been running which has recently resulted in six employees who took part successfully giving up.
Harassment policy is in place, which is signed by all employees and enforced by the management team.
Work by “Golden rule” – treat others as you wish to be treated.
Time management and stress management training programmes available to employees.
Conduct annual employee opinion survey to help identify and address any issues
Extensive support given to employees through HR and hotel nurse, and particularly to employees relocating to the area.
Pinto Potts LLP
SILVER
STANDARD
Healthy
Workplace Initiatives:
Health and safety standards are monitored and reviewed.
Comprehensive first aid programme in place.
Shower facilities are available at work.
Gym facilities available to all employees.
Aerobic classes are available at lunch times.
Dance classes are available after work.
Table tennis table and dartboard.
Pedometers are available and
some employees are downloading the information such as the number of steps taken
each day on the company health insurance web site.
Soon to launch cycling to work scheme, vouchers to purchase a cycle will be available.
Fresh fruit is available in the office daily.
Quote from one of the employee
feedback forms:
“The firm supplies fruit on a daily
basis which is very much appreciated. The incorporation of the gym makes
exercise more available without having to pay a gym membership fee- brilliant.
The aerobic class and dance classes are extremely enjoyable and fun, plus you
get the exercise but enjoy it at the same time."
Monsoon Restaurant
SILVER
STANDARD
Healthy
Workplace Initiatives:
Health and safety risk assessment carried out.
Healthy breakfasts available to employees free of charge.
Minimal quantities of oils used in the cooking process for food prepared for staff.
The requirements of a balanced diet are discussed amongst employees.
Fruit available free for employees to help themselves.
Football sessions organised on Sundays.
Shower facility is available at work and considering possibility of providing bike racks.
Employees are entitled to 15 minute breaks every 2 hrs.
Employees encouraged to stop smoking.
Designated person for employees to discuss work related issues in a confidential manner.
Nacco Materials Handling Ltd
BRONZE
STANDARD
Healthy
Workplace Initiatives:
Health and safety standards are monitored and reviewed, including walk through surveys.
Health and safety checklist used during the employee induction process.
General Risk assessments are carried out for each area in the building.
Risk assessments are undertaken on manual handling and employees attend courses on Moving and Handling Principles.
Risk assessments are undertaken on display screens.
Risk assessments are carried out for pregnant employees.
The facilities manager has successfully completed the NEBOSH certificate.
Comprehensive first aid programme is in place.
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