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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2018 Apr 1.
Published in final edited form as: Appl Ergon. 2017 Jan 4;60:366–379. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2016.12.007

Table 4.

Health/Safety issues identified using All-Employee Survey and Focus Group tools.

Site Aspects of work that get in the way of health/safety Health behaviors ready to change and/or most desired health improvements
Site 1
real estate management firm
Conflicting demands, heavy lifting, heat, on-call when not at work, low-decision making. Lose weight, exercise, less stress, improved sleep.
Site 2
Human services non-profit
Poor lighting, sitting, poor temperature control, timing of lunch breaks. Lose weight, reduce stress, and quit smoking.
Site 3
State government administration
Workload, too much sitting, workstation discomfort
Poor communication Poor air quality, lighting
More energy, stress reduction, exercise, better work/family balance, improved sleep.
Site 4
Correctional institution
Issues with co-workers, air quality, emotionally demanding, lack of healthy vending choices. Reduce stress, improved sleep, reduce substance abuse (smoking, drinking)