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As a first step to beginning the program, find out whether your organization has the resources, knowledge and competencies needed for success by taking the short 5 minute interactive survey below.

  • You will take stock of your organization's existing knowledge and competencies in health, safety and wellness.
  • Suggestions are provided on how to integrate these existing competencies into the Healthy Workplace Participatory Program.
  • You will determine to what extent your organization has the resources required for a successful program. Suggestions are provided on how to build resources.
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Self-Assessment Steps:

  1. Learn about the importance of assessing organizational readiness by reviewing page 9 of the Getting Ready for Program Start-up Guide (pdf).
  2. Take a quick check of your organization’s readiness by administering the brief to key stakeholders.
  3. Learn about the 8 topics of the Organizational Readiness Tool (ORT) Survey by downloading the ORT Survey Topics handout (pdf) and viewing the .
  4. Fill out the and receive the ORT Toolkit right in your inbox! The ORT Toolkit manual includes:
    • Instructions for Survey Administration to guide you in using the ORT-Q or the ORT-DP in your organization.
    • Print versions of the ORT-Q and ORT-DP surveys.
    • The ORT Scoring Tool Spreadsheet (xlsx) to calculate and view your organization's readiness results in the dynamic dashboards.
    • Using Your Scores for Action PlanningThe ur results, and create an actionable plan using the ORT Action Planning Matrix.
  5. Use the survey results and the ORT Action Planning Matrix to help build your organization's readiness for your new Total Worker Health program

Once you have taken the survey, you are ready to: Gather Management Input and Support. This step is vital for successful initiation of the program.