Health and Safety Programs

Eighty percent of Americans will, at some point in their lives, experience back pain. This program provides useful information on the back’s anatomy, common back disorders and conditions that may relate to job performance, plus how to avoid back injuries through preventive measures such as proper lifting techniques.

This program reviews the two major bloodborne pathogens, Hepatitis B (HBV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). An overview of Universal Precautions is presented, and preventive measures to protect against bloodborne pathogen exposures are covered.

This program reviews the benefits of exercise and identifies the components of fitness. It also incorporates simple steps for getting in shape as well as related nutrition and safety tips.

New Hampshire has recently seen an increase in flooding. As a result, municipal and state employees are called to duty to protect the health of their town and city residents. Municipal and state employees must also watch out for their own health in order to function optimally and ensure the public's safety. This program focuses on the hazards associated with working in and around flooding as well as ways in which your workforce can stay safe and healthy while doing so.

Ergonomics is the study of human work. Modern office workers face new injury risks such as low back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, neck, shoulder and eye strain, just to name a few. This program will help participants understand basic ergonomics concepts, identify common musculoskeletal injury risks and learn strategies to decrease those risks.

This program reviews how to prevent and treat common overuse injuries—from straining muscles in a pick-up game of football to overdoing it with home improvement activities.

Since most men do better job of taking care of their cars than their bodies, this interactive program teaches them how to treat their body more like their car by keeping it in tip-top shape. Attendees also learn about chief health threats for men and preventive strategies to stay healthy.

Due to our increasingly busy lifestyles and today’s “super-sized” food industry, Americans are consuming more calories than ever. This program covers nutritional basics and provides helpful tools and tips for incorporating proper nutrition into our daily lives. Topics covered include healthy snacking, interpreting food labels and how to select lean cuts of red meat.

The majority of Americans are categorized as overweight or obese due to an increase in portion sizes, fast-paced lifestyles and physical inactivity. This program takes a closer look at the obesity epidemic and what you an do to reverse these trends. Participants will learn how to fight obesity through physical activity, nutrition and community collaboration.

Looking to add a little fun to your staff training? This program offers participants a new and innovative way to learn while having fun in the process. It can be tailored to meet your training objective as the games are based on topics you want to cover with staff, e.g., fitness, nutrition, bloodborne pathogens, sleep and your health. The sky is the limit on topics available, so be creative and get ready to shake up your training!

Because 25 percent of all doctor visits are deemed unnecessary, this program focuses on skills that teach employees how to be empowered in making informed healthcare decisions and to partner with their providers in a shared decision-making process. Participants will receive a HealthyLife® Self-Care Guide as well as a HealthTracker™ passport and engage in hands-on exercises.

This program provides an overview of how vital sleep is to our health and well being. Participants will learn about the natural sleep cycle, causes and symptoms of sleep deprivation and how to develop healthy sleep habits. NOTE: This program can also be customized for staff primarily comprised of shift workers to focus on health and safety dangers they are at risk for and offering tools and tips on how to survive them (e.g., getting optimal sleep, prioritizing family life and eliminating stress).

Summer is a New Englander’s most deserved time of year after surviving a long winter. Along with summer, however, come certain seasonal hazards. In this program, attendees learn how to best enjoy the summer by protecting themselves from sunburns, heat stroke, West Nile virus, Lyme disease and more.

This program highlights LGC HealthTrust's Slice of Life health management program and the valuable health and safety resources available to LGC HealthTrust’s medically-covered enrollees and their covered family members. Topics include the Get Healthy Personal Health Analysis Questionnaire, Health Awareness Reimbursement Program and LifeResources—Member Assistance Program. Participants also learn about medical consumerism and are provided important self-care tips.

It’s cold out, and the wind is howling. But, unlike woodland creatures, we must continue to work through the winter. Learn how to make the most of the winter season with this program that focuses on appropriate clothing, hydration, vehicle and home safety plus how to keep warm in almost any circumstance.

Men and women have different needs for obtaining optimal health and wellness. This program provides up-to-date information on a variety of women’s health issues. Topics addressed include the history of women's health, leading causes of death in women and risk factors. Resources, tools and tips on reaching goals to improve quality of life and overall health are provided.

This program provides valuable information on zoonotics or animal-borne pathogens. Topics include what zoonotics are and how they can affect employees on the job. Tips on how employees can properly protect themselves from animal-borne pathogens and safely remove dead animals while on the job are also featured.