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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2012 Jan 19.
Published in final edited form as: J Occup Environ Med. 2010 Jan;52(Suppl 1):S22–S28. doi: 10.1097/JOM.0b013e3181c7512c

Table 3.

Domains, Risk behaviors and Scales from baseline (EA checklist)

Domain Risk Behavior Scale Number of items Description of composite
Physical Environment Physical Activity Bike and rack counts (physical count variables) 3 mean per 100 employees
Other provisions for bikes (binary indicators) 2 sum
Grounds: walking paths on grounds and outdoor recreation areas (binary indicators) 4 sum
Interior facilities: fitness rooms, changing facilities, showers (binary indicators) 3 sum
Stairwell improvements (binary indicators, from sub-list) 7 per stairwell sum
Nutrition Vending machines: percent healthy choice options 4 mean
Vending machines: percent diet soda 1 Not Applicable
Information environment Physical Activity Stair signage encouraging physical activity (binary indicators for each stairwell) 3 per stairwell sum
Number of notices/posters about physical activity, exercise or sports per 100 employees 5 mean per 100 employees
Nutrition Number of notices/posters about healthy eating or weight loss per 100 employees 4 mean per 100 employees
Worksite resources Both Existence/sponsorship of weight control or physical activity programs 2 or more Weighted sum (10 is maximum)