Introduction
This study investigates the associations between perceived workplace health and safety
climates and a variety of worker and employer outcomes.
Methods
Self-reported data were collected from an employee health assessment offered at 3
companies (n=959) in 2014. Independent variables included 2 climate variables: perceived safety
climate and perceived health and well-being climate. Logistic regression models, performed
in 2016–2017, explored the associations between the 2 climate variables and 3 sets
of outcomes: worker outcomes, worker health behaviors, and employer outcomes.
Results
Perceived workplace safety climate was positively associated with physical activity
and optimal sleep. Stronger perceived workplace health and well-being and safety climates
were related to less depression, higher job and life satisfaction, less back pain,
and higher general health. Stronger perceived climates of workplace safety and health
and well-being were associated with less productivity loss.
Conclusions
Conditions of work, such as perceived climate, are associated with improved worker
behaviors (physical activity and sleep), worker outcomes (depression, job and life
satisfaction, back pain, and general health), and employer (productivity) outcomes.
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