Walkability Audit Tool

Walking is one of the simplest lifestyle changes workers can make to improve their health. Research shows a wealth of health benefits. Often, occupational and environmental health nurses are in charge of implementing walking programs. A tool is needed to continuously improve a company’s walking program whether in the beginning stages or to an already established program. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Walkability Audit Tool for a healthier worksite is an easy seven-step audit tool that occupational and environmental health nurses can easily implement.

http://whs.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/63/9/420?rss=1

Source: Workplace Health and Safety - August 19, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Smith, L. Tags: Current Topics Source Type: research