TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Salvador Llamas, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Wellness Program Update
BRIEFING ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider receiving a presentation on the effectiveness of the District's Wellness Program. [Requested by director Walsh - 11/13/2024]
Staff Contact:
James Arcellana, Executive Director of Human Resources
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - High-Performing Workforce
Initiative - Employee Recruitment, Training and Retention
AC Transit's Wellness Program is a cornerstone of the District's commitment to a healthy, engaged, and resilient workforce. By addressing physical, mental, and behavioral health, the program supports employee well-being, reduces preventable health risks, and fosters a workplace culture where employees can thrive.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
This report is informational only. There is no direct fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
The District's Wellness Program promotes employee well-being and productivity by offering resources, education, and activities across three core pillars:
1. Injury Prevention
* Daily on-site stretching exercises designed to reduce common injuries among operations staff.
o Workers' Compensation data shows that over the past three years, the most common source of claims was sprain/strain injuries, accounting for over 35% of claims. Stretching has proven to be an effective way of helping employees prevent such injuries. The Wellness program currently averages an attendance of 10 employees per location for its on-site stretching program.
* One-on-one sessions with new operators and employees returning to work, emphasizing safe sitting, lifting, and body mechanics.
o Preventing the re-occurrence of injuries is pivotal to ensuring long term leave numbers stay low and the workforce remains healthy.
* Reinforcement through handouts, posters, and other visual reminders across work sites.
o Though personalized ...
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