Healthy Life Campaign

Following the HSEQ campaigns about cardiovascular diseases, drinking prevention and HIV prevention, we also dealed with the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders.

This HSEQ campaign is all about health and what can be done to make sure you live a healthy life.
In this campaign, all Dietsmann employees will be informed about preventing the risks to their health by being aware of their posture and movements at work.
You only have one life. Keep it healthy!

How to prevent musculoskeletal disorders at the office

Symptoms:

  • Muscular pain in wrists, shoulders, elbows, knees and back
  • Stress and anxiety

Minimize the risks by being aware of your posture and movements at work:

  • Ensure your screen and chair are at the correct height
  • Sit up straight with your thighs horizontal
  • Do not sit with legs crossed
  • Make sure you have enough light

How to prevent high blood pressure

Symptoms:

  • Headache (back of the head) in the morning
  • Dizziness
  • Light-headedness
  • Tinnitus

Minimize the risks by:

  • Quitting smoking
  • Drinking less alcohol
  • Drinking more water
  • Eating less salt
  • Losing weight
  • Exercising
  • Taking time for relaxation

How to prevent diabetes

Symptoms:

  • Excessive thirst
  • Urinary infections
  • Reddened or stinging eyes / blurred vision
  • Fatigue or drowsiness
  • Impotence
  • Dry mouth and tongue
  • Increased appetite

Minimize the risks by:

  • Eating healthily
  • Avoiding sugar (desserts, chocolate) and drinks containing lots of sugar (Cola)
  • Losing weight
  • Exercising
  • Quitting smoking

How to prevent a heart attack

Symptoms:

  • Chest pain or discomfort
  • Discomfort in arm(s), back neck, jaw or stomach
  • Shortness of breath
  • Breaking out in a cold sweat
  • Lightheadedness
  • Nausea/vomiting

Minimize the risks by:

  • Following a balanced & healthy diet
  • Lowering your cholesterol
  • Limiting alcohol consumption
  • Quitting smoking
  • Exercising
  • Reducing stress
  • Lowering high blood pressure

Risks associated with drinking and driving

Side effects:

  • Slower reflexes and loss of balance
  • Drowsiness and fatigue
  • Vision problems

Risks:

  • Problems seeing at a distance
  • Slower reflexes when braking
  • Cancer, liver and heart problems, depression, anxiety
  • Accident or collision between vehicles and pedestrians
  • No respect for safety guidelines

Drinking and manual work

Side effects:

  • Overconfidence and recklessness
  • Aggression and irritability
  • Misjudging situations

Risks:

  • Causing serious injuries or damage to installations
  • No respect for Safety Guidelines
  • Poor performance at work
  • Physically or verbally abusing staff
  • Psychiatric disorders (depression, anxiety, instability, chronic insomnia)
  • Irregular heartbeat or sudden death

Protect yourself from HIV

How to protect yourself?

  • Always use a condom when having sex
  • Never share needles or syringes
  • You cannot get HIV from kissing, spitting, scratching biting or sharing utensils

Symptoms after infection:

  • After 10 days : Fever, rash, severe sore throat
  • After years : Your immune system breaks down, leaving you vulnerable to infections
  • If in doubt, take a free and confidential test. If you are HIV positive, start treatment and take the right steps to prevent passing the virus on to others

How to prevent musculoskeletal disorders at the workstation

Symptoms:

  • Muscular pain in wrists, shoulders, elbows, knees and back
  • Stress and anxiety

Minimize the risks by being aware of your posture and movements at work:

  • Stand up straight and maintain a healthy posture
  • Position your work surface at a comfortable height
  • Be careful with your back when carrying tools/boxes
  • Limit biomechanical risks: extremely bad posture, vibrations, repetitive movements, excessive strain