Ken is the CEO and founder of INTRA-SAFE and has been actively involved in occupational health and safety training for more than twenty years. With a career that has straddled a variety of professions, from drug-squad policeman to a university group communication skills lecturer, Ken is also the author of Movers, Shakers, Moaners & Groaners.

1. Introduction to Workplace Wellness
Ken Annandale

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Hippocrates - 370BC
“Let food be thy medicine
and medicine be thy food.”
“Walking is man's best
medicine. ”

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1990s

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What is Health?
WHO
“a state of complete physical, mental and
social well-being and NOT merely the
absence of disease and infirmity.”
Webster’s Dictionary
"Health is a condition of wholeness in which
ALL of the TISSUES, ORGANS AND SYSTEMS
of the body are FUNCTIONING at 100%
ALL of the time.“

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ILLNESS - WELLNESS

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Obesity - South Africa
• Rates 3rd in the world.
• 49% claim to do no exercise.
• 78% of obese & 52% of morbidly obese believe they
are perfectly healthy.
• Premature deaths due to heart and blood vessel
disease in people of working age (35 – 64) are
expected to increase by 41% between 2007 and
2030.
• Costs of heart disease and stroke are more than R8
billion per annum.
• Up to 80% of heart disease and stroke can be
prevented by adopting healthy lifestyles.

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The Solution
A mere loss of 10% of
bodyweight will reduce
diseases associated with
obesity with 50%.
Dr James G Liddell B.Pharm M.Pharm PhD

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Our Mission - Help people
Achieve optimal health by understanding
lifestyle risk factors and importance of:
Rest
Exercise
Good nutrition
Positive thinking
Proper hydration
Supplementation

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Benefits
Manage chronic health conditions:
• heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, back
pain, arthritis, sleep apnea and high blood
pressure
• Improve your sleep
• Boost your energy level
• Have a positive influence around you
• Increases your chances of living a longer
• Reduces stress on your joints

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Know Your Numbers
Do you:
• have high blood pressure?
• suffer from high cholesterol?
• have high insulin levels?
• have raised blood sugar levels?
• have a family history of diabetes?

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Know Your Hazards
• Occupational health hazards
• Do a risk rating
– Ingestion
– abortion
– inhalation
– radiation
• Ergonomics
• Quality of food and drink

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Calories - The Simple Rule
“Burn more
than you consume”

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Eat fewer calories
• Know what you are eating
• Read food labels
• Reduce serving size
• Enjoy your meal in silence
• “No thanks” to seconds
• No bar-coded treats!

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The Modern Fat Burning Diet
Eliminate:
• Sugar [juice & alcohol]
• Refined carbs
• Processed food
• Gluten and dairy
• Fat free / sugar free
• Artificial sweeteners
• Caffeine & stimulants

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The Modern Fat Burning Diet
Consume:
• Quality protein, healthy fats,
• Nutrient dense veg fruits
• The right supplements
• Weight loss is 80% food and 20% exercise
• Water: hunger is often confuse with thirst
• 3 meals at regular times
• Protein snacks between meals

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Dare to Prepare - Avoid
• Canteen & vending machine
• Corner shop
• Caterers food
• Tap water
• Alcohol & beverages
• Sitting for log periods
• Eye strain

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Dare to Prepare - Active
• Stand don’t sit
• Move like you need to pee
• Stretch before during and after work
• Bring your own green lunch
• Take a break
• Demand healthy canteen food

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Walking
• Schedule daily walks
• Get a Buddy
• Start slowly, then build
• Take a different route
• Use a pedometer [10,000 steps]
• At least 5 days a week [45 -60 minutes]
• Wear decent footwear

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Finally
• Form a wellness team
• Set the example
• Create wellness campaigns
• Encourage each other
• Boycott unhealthily lifestyles
• Celebrate health & wellness

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Wishing you Health & Wellness
Ken Annandale – CEO
INTRA-SAFE [Pty] Ltd
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