Extra Co recently organized a comprehensive Workers’ Wellbeing and Health Awareness Session across our project sites. The objective was to enhance workers’ awareness regarding personal health, workplace wellbeing, and healthy lifestyle practices — contributing to a safer, healthier, and more productive work environment for everyone.
Our Wellbeing Commitment
- Ensuring all leaders within the organization are positive role models, supporting and shaping a culture where the importance of wellbeing is recognized.
- Developing a culture that encourages employees to talk about wellbeing issues they may have, whilst equipping managers to respond.
- Providing advice and information that promotes general wellbeing.
- Offering a range of approaches to wellbeing in the workplace, and services that can be accessed when required.
- Providing a wide range of wellbeing related learning and development opportunities.
- Promoting healthy working practices and providing all employees with appropriate support to allow them to achieve their potential.
- Monitoring and reviewing HR metrics as indicators of organizational wellbeing and taking steps to respond where issues are identified.
- Raising awareness of employee wellbeing as a standing agenda.
Key Topics Covered
1. Importance of Health & Wellbeing
- Physical and mental health awareness
- Impact of health on work performance and safety
- Importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle
2. Occupational Health Awareness
- Common workplace health hazards
- Prevention of work-related illnesses and injuries
- Importance of reporting health concerns early
3. Heat Stress Prevention (UAE Climate)
- Causes and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- Importance of hydration and rest breaks
- Proper use of shaded areas and cooling facilities
4. Personal Hygiene & Infection Control
- Hand hygiene practices
- Food safety and cleanliness
- Prevention of communicable diseases
5. Healthy Lifestyle Practices
- Balanced diet and nutrition
- Adequate sleep and rest
- Avoiding smoking and harmful substances
6. Mental Health & Stress Management
- Recognizing stress symptoms
- Importance of communication and support
- Maintaining positive workplace relationships
7. Ergonomics & Manual Handling
- Correct lifting techniques
- Prevention of back injuries and musculoskeletal disorders
- Safe working postures
8. Emergency Response Awareness
- Importance of first aid knowledge
- Reporting illness or injury immediately
- Emergency contact procedures
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