10/09/2026
WHAT IS A WORKPLACE HEALTH PROGRAM?
Ice baths and infrared saunas are trendy wellness perks, not true workplace health and safety programs.
Real Workplace Health vs Wellness Perks
Workplace Health Programs: Focus on preventing injuries, lowering job stress, improving ergonomics, and keeping workers safe from physical and mental harm. They most importantly focus on behaviour change and helping the employees that need it the most, not just the ones that are gym regulars!
Wellness Trends: Ice baths and saunas are lifestyle or recovery activities. They do not fix heavy workloads, unsafe equipment, or poor management. They do nothing to help inactive and employees that need targeted goal setting, support and guidance.
Why Ice Baths and Saunas Fall Short
They treat symptoms, not causes: They may help with muscle soreness, but they do not stop a worker from getting injured by poor lifting practices or bad desk setups.
They are not accessible to everyone: Not all workers can safely use extreme cold or high heat due to medical conditions like heart problems or pregnancy.
They distract from core duties: Employers must focus on legal safety duties, like controlling hazards and reducing chronic workplace stress, rather than offering spa treatments.
Are you or your team looking for a Workplace Health program that doesn’t just tick a box that you are looking after your employees but actually has targeted behaviour change strategies that produce actual long-term results?
If so, head to www.justintimeworkplacehealth.com