THCU provides free consultations with health promoters in Ontario.
We assist individuals and organizations in the application of theory
and principles in the following workplace health promotion areas:
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Getting Ready |
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Understanding the definition of, and evidence for, comprehensive workplace health promotion
(CWHP), including the skills and capacities required to implement CWHP. |
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Understanding the legislation regulating health and safety in the workplace. |
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Addressing issues related to organizational culture in CWHP. |
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The keys to successful CWHP. |
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Gaining ‘buy in’/support from your organization’s stakeholders and decision makers. |
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Linking with, and otherwise accessing, key resources and stakeholders. |
| B. |
Assessing Workplaces |
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Collecting the information needed to plan CWHP (e.g. workplace needs assessments, health risk appraisals, environment scans, interest surveys). |
| C. |
Marketing CWHP |
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Creating and presenting a business case for CWHP. |
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Marketing/promoting CWHP to various audiences. |
| D. |
Developing an Overall Strategy |
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Developing CWHP program goals and objectives. |
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Selecting CWHP programs and activities (awareness raising, education, skill building, environmental supports). |
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Selecting CWHP programs and activities addressing risk factors for chronic disease (e.g., smoking, nutrition, physical activity). |
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Selecting CWHP programs and activities addressing organizational culture. |
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Selecting CWHP programs and activities addressing occupational health and safety. |
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Ongoing Implementation |
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Establishing a CWHP committee. |
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Facilitating and consulting with CWHP committees. |
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Developing and executing a communications plan. |
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Accessing materials for CWHP programs and activities. |
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Supporting the development of workplace health promotion policies. |
| F. |
Evaluating CWHP |
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Evaluating workplace health promotion programs. |
| G. |
Sustaining CWHP |
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Sustaining workplace health promotion programs. |
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Special Topics/Settings of Interest |
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Working to develop/implement CWHP in your own organization. |
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Working with small businesses. |
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Working with employers and other key stakeholders in rural areas. |
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Working with employers and other key stakeholders in northern locations. |
Consultations may be carried out by THCU associates or guest
consultants from our network of planners, advocates, communicators and
evaluators.
Consultations may be conducted using telephone, electronic media,
or in person at a suitable location. They range from short one-time
contacts to longer sessions (1/2 or full day). Time and travel limitations may exist.
