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Workplace wellness

Most of us work in a mix of people and environmental factors that can impact our health. These factors can involve the way we work, the air we breathe, and the emotional atmosphere in which we work. In order to create a healthy atmosphere for ourselves and our co-workers, we need to incorporate workplace wellness strategies into our workday…we will all be better for it.
1) Once you find a comfortable position in your chair, you should be careful not to change position for the rest of the day.
   True
   False
2) It is easy for most people to balance work, household, and social roles.
   True
   False
3) Tension headaches can be prevented.
   True
   False
4) According to a 2002 healthcare study, how many Canadian employees said they experience a high level of stress at work?
   12%
   27%
   51%
   59%
5) Which of these factors are important to consider when working at your computer?
   Placing your keyboard directly in front of you
   Having all your good luck charms within reach
   Keeping the arm of your mouse hand close to your body
   Keeping a straight line between your hands and forearms
   Using a coaster for your coffee mug
   Moving your entire arm and minimizing how much you bend your wrists
   All of the above
6) Which of the following symptoms can be attributed to the lighting in your workplace?
   sleep problems
   lack of energy
   body aches or pains
   memory loss
   inability to make decisions
   problems concentrating
   low self-esteem (feelings of worthlessness or guilt)
   lack of interest in or enjoyment of activities
   all of the above
7) In 2001, Canada missed ___________ workdays for personal reasons at an approximate cost of $________.
   5.2 million; $800,275
   28 million; $1.78 million
   85.2 million; $11.3 billion
   100 million; $16.4 million
8) Which of the following can be used to reduce and manage stress at work?
   sleep
   background music
   drinking water
   eating
   exercising daily
   saying
   all of the above
9) Which of these groups of workers experience the most back pain?
   office workers
   manual workers
   people who work from home
   it doesn't make any difference
10) Approximately how much does asthma on the job cost Canadian companies per year?
   $1 million
   $10 million
   $50 million
   $100 million