Smart Starts for Workplaces To be certified you need “mark as a habit” the “Small Starts” you currently do or plan on implementing in your workplace. Name Company Name Email Address Exercise (must have 4): Exercise (must have 4): Promote physical activity through consistent communications to your employees Provide alternative workstations that encourage movement Negotiate discounts for employees at local fitness centers Encourage short activity breaks for stretching and movement during sedentary meeting times Provide organized individual or group activity programs on-site Give employees extra minutes during the workday to be physically active Map out easy, safe walking routes near your workplace Provide bike racks or other convenient storage for employees who wish to bike to work Promote walk clubs or other options that encourage employees to exercise together on a regular basis Provide dedicated space and exercise equipment for employees to use at work Sponsor a team that allows employees to compete in a local sports league or race Encourage employees to take the stairs whenever possible Promote physical activity related competitions among employees or departments Food (must have 4): Food (must have 4): Swap out snacks like cookies or high-fat muffins for healthy ones like apples or nuts Provide access to nutrition coaches or weight management programs Provide food preparation and storage facilities to enable employees to bring food from home Make healthier food and beverage choices available at company meetings Encourage healthy celebrations for all festive work events Promote healthy eating with consistent communications to your employees Promote healthy food and beverage options wherever food is available on site Promote water as a best for you option Host a lunch and learn series focused on healthy eating Promote nearby healthy eating options and fast food alternative Stock vending machines with healthier options Encourage employees to share their healthier habits at home Tobacco Cessation (must have 2) Tobacco Cessation (must have 2) Must tobacco free or use wayfinding signage (mandatory) Offer additional support through peer counseling and mentoring Offer cessation counseling or promote similar classes in your area Post Signage at entrances and break areas to reinforce your tobacco-free workplace policy Ban the sale of tobacco products in the workplace Provide cessation medication and products through health care benefits Promote the Tennessee Tobacco Quitline (1-800-QUIT-NOW). 3 + 14 = Submit Our Sponsors Interested in becoming a sponsor? Join Us About Contact Volunteer FollowFollowFollow