The workplace directly influences the physical, mental, economic and social well-being of workers and in turn the health of their families, communities and society
Most of our waking hours are spent at work, which means the working environment can play a big part in our wellbeing.
In 2008/9, nearly 30 million working days were lost due to workplace injury and ill-health. Stress and back pain are the two biggest causes of absence from work.
There are many things that workers can do not only to reduce their risk of work-related ill-health but also to use their time at work to boost their health.