WELLBEING
Wellbeing in the workplace
Taking occupant health to the next level.
Fitwel building certification is a set of guidelines on how the design and operations of a building can improve occupant health and productivity. All Fitwel strategies are evidence-based practical solutions that impact occupant’s daily routines to promote physical, mental and social health.
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Fitwel certified developments
Fitwel strategies
Proven to increase the health and wellbeing of building occupants the strategies can be grouped into the following 11 categories:
Location
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Walkable locations and proximity to public transport.
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Stairwells
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At least one, made visible as alternative to lifts, promote stairwell use, signage at lift entrance.
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Food
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Incentivise healthy eating options, access to free water.
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Shared Spaces
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Handwashing signs, break-out area, regular cleaning with low-toxin cleaning products.
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Emergency Procedures
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Maintain database of building emergency equipment and supplies, install automated defibrillator, ensure one certified first aid per 100 occupants, emergency address notification system.
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Indoor environment​
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Tobacco free, asbestos free, indoor air quality policy, green purchasing policy, separate ventilation where chemicals are stored.
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Water supply
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Drinking water supply and water bottle refilling.
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Building access
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Direct access from public transport, secure and covered cycle storage, showers with lockers, carpooling.
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Workspaces​
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Natural daylight, active workstations.
Entrances and ground floor
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Permanent signage (tobacco free), additional entrance, main entrance orientated to main pedestrian route, enhanced lighting, public access use on ground floor, permanent activity display, and maintained entrance way.
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Outdoor spaces
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Outdoor amenity, lighting for paths and car park, tobacco free site.
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