The environmental conditions of the worksite can be divided into both physical and psychosocial domains, both of which influence the climate and culture of a worksite. The cultural norms of a worksite have been identified as powerful determinants of worker health and behavior (Baum, 1995). Ultimately, workers benefit most from a healthy, supportive; eustressful worksite community was they feel valued and respected. Since adults spend approximately one third of their waking hours at work, one would hope that staff members view work as less of a necessity and more of an enjoyable experience.

The climate of a worksite is also more conducive to enhancing health and human performance when the environment is safe, clean, aesthetically pleasing and ergonomically engineered. While some occupations maybe inherently dangerous (e.g., fire fighter, military personnel) all broad-based Corporate Health and Wellness Programs should control exposure to unhealthy conditions including: hazardous chemicals, noise, temperature, radiation and other risky conditions. Program examples include:

•         Corporate Health and Wellness Programs grounded in supportive cultural change strategies

•         Environmental and safety compliance measures

§  Lighting

§  Ventilation

§  Heating

§  Control of toxic substances

§  Noise

§  Universal precautions

•         Ergonomically designed workstations

•         Sanitary, clean, well maintained worksite

•         Recycling promoted programs

•         employee & management training in emergency procedures