On the following pages, an example of an action plan targeting each SNAP risk factor has been developed. You may like to use some of these examples when developing your action plan. Remember to follow our best practice approach and develop strategies which address both policy revision/development and your physical work environment, as well as education and activities. Policy, environment and education/activities are the key elements to developing a sustainable workplace health and wellbeing program. For more ideas about strategies you could include in your workplace action plan have a look at our Best Practice Guide: ACTIVITY EXAMPLE Strategies Tasks Key people Resources required Timeframe of implementation Measure of success OBJECTIVE 1: Increase by 20% the number of Company X employees achieving at least 30 minutes of exercise everyday by 30 June 20xx (12 months). EVALUATION: Pre and post implementation surveys collected online, paper-based in high traffic areas and through attendance at toolbox meetings. Policy: Develop a physical activity policy Form a working group with business representatives Review current policies (if any) for relevancies Review HWWA policy resources Develop policy in line with Promote to all staff and include in induction materials Health and Wellbeing Coordinator Working group members Health & Wellbeing Coordinator and working group member time Promotional materials 3 months (Jan – Mar 20xx) Policy created and signed off 80% staff awareness of policy Environment: Improve end of trip facilities [Audit of facilities carried out using ] Obtain quote for lockers and installation and source and compare prices of hair dryers Purchase and implement above selected items, communal shampoo, conditioner and body wash Promote facilities via staff newsletter, bulletin board and intranet and information added to induction pack Health and Wellbeing Coordinator Health & Wellbeing Coordinator time Capital for new items (approx. $2000) Promotional material 4 months (Jan - Apr 20xx) All new items listed purchased and Implemented 80% staff awareness of Improved facilities
Environment: Improve kitchen facilities [Audit of kitchen facilities carried out using ] Purchase sandwich press, chopping boards and knives Promote improved facilities Health and Wellbeing Coordinator Health & Wellbeing Coordinator time Capital for new items (approx. $150) Promotional material 2 months (Jan - Feb 20xx) All new items listed purchased and Implemented 80% staff awareness of Improved facilities Activity: Implement healthy recipe swap club Develop posters and email to promote the group Allocate a champion to lead the group each week Health and Wellbeing Coordinator Workplace health champion Workplace health champion time Immediate 80% staff awareness of group and how to join in 50% staff participation Education: Distribute awareness raising resources regarding healthy eating Download LiveLighter recipes and resources and display on notice boards and on staff Intranet Download and make the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating available in high traffic areas Send HWWA's nutrition-related to staff in monthly wellness email and place on staff intranet Distribute HWWA and LiveLighter's monthly Health and Wellbeing Coordinator Health & Wellbeing Coordinator time Immediate 80% staff have seen promotional material EXAMPLE Strategies Tasks Key people Resources required Timeframe of implementation Measure of success OBJECTIVE 1: Decrease by 5% the number of Company X employees who smoke by 30 June 20xx (12 months).
Education: Promote Quit smoking resources to staff Download and display quit smoking resources available on www.quitnow.gov.au Promote quit smoking websites and apps detailed on www.quitnow.gov.au Health and Wellbeing Coordinator Health & Wellbeing Coordinator time Immediate 80% staff have seen promotional material ALCOHOL EXAMPLE Strategies Tasks Key people Resources required Timeframe of implementation Measure of success OBJECTIVE 1: Increase by 50% the number of Company X employees who are aware of the alcohol intake guidelines and what they recommend (12 months). EVALUATION: Pre and post implementation surveys collected online, paper-based in high traffic areas and through attendance at toolbox meetings. Policy: Develop an alcohol policy relating to organisation functions and gifts and rewards Form a working group with business representatives Review current policies (if any) for relevancies Review HWWA policy resources Develop policy in line with Health and Wellbeing Coordinator Working group members Health & Wellbeing Coordinator and working group member time Promotional materials 3 months (Jan – Mar 20xx) for policy development 3 months’ lead in period (Apr - Jun 20xx) for changes to occur Policy enforced by 6 months (Jun 20xx) Policy created and signed off 100% staff awareness of policy