Comments on: Yoga and Workplace Health and Safety http://safetyconcepts.com.au/yoga-and-workplace-health-and-safety/ Workplace Health and Safety Information and OHS Resources for Australian Workers Tue, 01 May 2012 11:28:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Niyati http://safetyconcepts.com.au/yoga-and-workplace-health-and-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-336 Niyati Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:04:20 +0000 http://safetyconcepts.com.au/?p=155#comment-336 Stress is a very common problem in every working environment so for reducing this stress yoga has become necessary. It keeps the people fit and fine away from all the health problems. And I have some good yoga tips at http://www.jiyohealthy.com/category/stress/ Stress is a very common problem in every working environment so for reducing this stress yoga has become necessary. It keeps the people fit and fine away from all the health problems. And I have some good yoga tips at http://www.jiyohealthy.com/category/stress/

]]> By: Kayt http://safetyconcepts.com.au/yoga-and-workplace-health-and-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-100 Kayt Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:17:43 +0000 http://safetyconcepts.com.au/?p=155#comment-100 Just a question regarding yoga at work. Are there any regulations/standards/case history regarding yoga at work? I have heard horror stories about companies having seated massages at work that have ended up in injuries to staff, some of which have been permanent and extremely serious. Is this covered under workers compensation or the yoga instructor's insurance? If it is covered under the Instructor's insurance, is there compensation available to the company for the cost stemming from the employee's lost time or finding a replacement employee? Whilst I think encouraging employees to participate in such programs is a great idea, the liabilities involved need to be clearly defined. Would a risk assessment be sufficient to prove the employer had taken all steps to "ensure a safe workplace"? Thank you. Just a question regarding yoga at work. Are there any regulations/standards/case history regarding yoga at work?
I have heard horror stories about companies having seated massages at work that have ended up in injuries to staff, some of which have been permanent and extremely serious.
Is this covered under workers compensation or the yoga instructor’s insurance? If it is covered under the Instructor’s insurance, is there compensation available to the company for the cost stemming from the employee’s lost time or finding a replacement employee?
Whilst I think encouraging employees to participate in such programs is a great idea, the liabilities involved need to be clearly defined.
Would a risk assessment be sufficient to prove the employer had taken all steps to “ensure a safe workplace”?

Thank you.

]]> By: Recess http://safetyconcepts.com.au/yoga-and-workplace-health-and-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-99 Recess Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:46:12 +0000 http://safetyconcepts.com.au/?p=155#comment-99 Believe it or not there are so many benefits to yoga at work. We've found it not only helps manage stress, but helps employers in competitive labor markets to recruit and retain their staff. Here's a case study: http://recesswellness.com/group_case_eroi.php And here are some stats: http://recesswellness.com/wellness3-benefit-of-yoga-corporate-wellness.php Believe it or not there are so many benefits to yoga at work. We’ve found it not only helps manage stress, but helps employers in competitive labor markets to recruit and retain their staff.

Here’s a case study:
http://recesswellness.com/group_case_eroi.php

And here are some stats:
http://recesswellness.com/wellness3-benefit-of-yoga-corporate-wellness.php

]]> By: Christel Fouche http://safetyconcepts.com.au/yoga-and-workplace-health-and-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-97 Christel Fouche Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:29:45 +0000 http://safetyconcepts.com.au/?p=155#comment-97 Excellent news! In South Africa we have our first court case in terms of occupational ergonomics related illnesses/diseases. The results is still pending. However having a exercises programme that will assist in reducing ergonomic related incidents in the workplace will benefit all employees. Regards Christel - www.christelfouche.co.za Excellent news! In South Africa we have our first court case in terms of occupational ergonomics related illnesses/diseases. The results is still pending. However having a exercises programme that will assist in reducing ergonomic related incidents in the workplace will benefit all employees. Regards Christel – http://www.christelfouche.co.za

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