A Healthy and Supportive Workplace

The APS and you both have a role to play in helping build a healthy workplace.  The APS is committed to supporting the creation of a work environment that supports employee well-being in three areas:  physical, social, and health practices.

Life at Work Reference Guide

• This guide for supervisors is a first stop to obtaining information about workplace health programs and resources in the Government of Alberta.

Healthy U @ Work

• Provides links to information that supports a healthy lifestyle and contributes to personal well-being.

Alberta Government Occupational Health and Safety Program

• This program ensures a safer and healthier work environment for you and a reduction in the loss and damage to property, facilities, materials and equipment.

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

• Confidential and voluntary support services that can help you solve all kinds of problems and challenges in your life.  You and your immediate family members (as defined in your employee benefit plan) can receive support over the telephone, in person, online, and through a variety of issue based health and wellness resources.  For each concern you are experiencing, you can receive a series of sessions.  You can also take advantage of online tools to help manage personal well-being.

Ergonomics

• This website provides you with basic steps to assist in setting up workstations to improve comfort and reduce the potential for repetitive strain injuries.

Flu Clinics

• You are provided with access to annual flu shots.  Contact your ministry human resource office for more information.

Employee Work Options

• There may be employee work options available to you.  Be sure to talk to your supervisor and check out the above link.