Tool Details

Tool Name Employee Health Survey
Organization

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Rating Promising
Printable Summary
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Electronic Resources
Employee Health Survey
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Wellness Works Guide
This document outlines a seven step process to implementing a comprehensive workplace wellness program.
Click here to download / view this resource.

Type of Tool
Tool Type: Needs AssessmentNeeds Assessment Tool Type: Interest SurveyInterest Survey
Tool Type: Organizational Culture SurveyOrganizational Culture Survey Tool Type: Current Practices SurveyCurrent Practices Survey
Evaluation Conducted --- no evaluation conducted ---
Basic Information
This tool is public domain and can be distributed / copiedPublic Domain   This tool is freeNo Cost  
Developed in CanadaCanadian  
Aspects of CWHP
Occupational Health and SafetyOccupational Health + Safety Lifestyle PracticeLifestyle Practice
Organizational CultureOrganizational Culture
Access
Access: This tool is available in electronic formatElectronic Access   Access: This tool is available in paper formatPaper Access  
Implementation Information
Employee completes this toolEmployee Completion Completion Time: between 10 - 30 minutesCompletion Time 10-30 min.
Implemented by the workplaceInternal Implementation
Contact Information

Brenda Marshall

Public Health Promoter

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

5 Pineridge Gate

Gravenhurst, ON, P1P 1Z3

Phone: (705)684-9090 ext. 7775

Fax: (705)684-9959

www.simcoemuskokahealth.org 
Description

The Employee Health Survey was designed to determine the health needs, stages of change, and the type of programming desired by employees for a comprehensive workplace health program.
Tool Construction

59 questions. Sections include:

  • general health;
  • physical activity;
  • nutrition;
  • smoking;
  • alcohol, medication and other drugs;
  • sleep;
  • stress;
  • job stress and job satisfaction;
  • physical environment; and
  • environmental supports.

 
Current Status active
Developed Date 2004
Intended Sectors/Sizes of Workplaces

Medium to large workplaces (> 51 employees).
Intended Users

All employees are encouraged to complete the survey.
Total Cost

$0 (not including cost for external analysis and production of report).
Cost per unit/respondent

$0 (no direct cost, however, employees usually complete the survey on work time.)
Languages

English
Packaged, ready to use

Yes
How to access

Contact Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (see contact information above). The tool can also be downloaded on this web site (under Electronic Resources above or in the Resource Listing).