A MoveSafe warm-up provides more than just physical preparation (check out our article on why MoveSafe is ‘more than just a morning warm-up’ for more details), it can also provide an opportunity to enhance your workplace safety culture.
Warm-ups serve as a daily reminder of the organization’s commitment to safety. By starting the day with this practice, companies emphasize the importance of taking proactive steps to avoid accidents. This consistent focus on safety encourages employees to be mindful throughout their workday, translating into safer behaviors on the job.
Workers can share their physical status during the warm-up as the exercises provide a check-in on how their body feels. This is a great opportunity for employees to mention that sporting activity or hunting trip over the weekend that resulted in their body being a little less functional that morning. This provides an opportunity to request assistance from a workmate to avoid progressing normal discomfort into something more serious, thus preventing an injury from developing.
Group warm-ups create an opportunity for team bonding and open communication. Employees come together, which helps break down silos and build rapport. This sense of community fosters an environment where workers feel comfortable voicing concerns or reporting hazards, a critical component of a safe workplace culture.
Workplace safety isn’t just physical—it’s mental, too. Morning warm-ups provide a transition from the stress of daily life to the focus required at work. Simple breathing exercises or mindfulness techniques incorporated into the routine can help employees center themselves, reducing distractions that could lead to accidents.
When companies invest in MoveSafe, they send a clear message: employee health and safety are priorities, and we are all here to support each other. This visible commitment enhances morale and loyalty, making workers feel valued and supported. Over time, this fosters a culture where safety and better movement habits become second nature. Having employees come together as a group to normalize physical and mental preparation is much more powerful than employees feeling self-conscious trying to do these activities on their own.
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