TEESSIDE SCAFFOLDER
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Grappling with obesity
Thursday, 26 March 2015
ABERDEEN specialist training and change management provider imorph has launched Gloe, an innovative training program to tackle the issues behind the growing problem of obesity in the UK and its offshore industry.
Caroline Hughes of imorph
“It is a sensitive issue, which regularly hits the headlines,” said the company, which was established in 2005 to change perceptions surrounding industry training, providing trainers with effective skills and support, enabling them to perform, enjoy their jobs and deliver industry training that works.
“The Step Change HSSG (helicopter safety steering group) recognises that while this issue is not exclusive to the offshore industry, the sector does have a duty to ensure it sets workers up to succeed in the offshore environment, with health and well-being as crucial factors.
“It is clear that while operators are aware of this issue and do work to ensure that nutrition programs based on low calorie and low fat eating are available offshore, statistics and recent news suggest that – as with most weight reducing measures – these measures just aren’t working.”
Addressing the full spectrum of challenges associated with changes to diet and lifestyle, Gloe aims to improve both the health and consequent work output of offshore personnel – whatever their size – by creating a sustainable health program, developed by imorph’s behavioural change experts in conjunction with nutrition consultant, 25-year industry veteran Dr Chris Fenn.
imorph director Caroline Hughes believes the course can bring about “fundamental changes” to the industry and beyond.
“Gloe is a really exciting development for the oil and gas industry, as it’s the first course truly aimed at creating a more energised, more productive and generally healthier workforce, which brings almost immediate health and cost benefits to the companies who undertake the training,” she said.
“It’s not just about weight loss, and it’s definitely not a lecture. It’s about practical adjustments to existing routines, and in an industry so driven by routine, those changes are almost impossible to sustain without the knowledge and behavioural change support Gloe offers.”
Fenn said obesity was linked to health risks, and could reduce quality of life and work, and could result in the psychological challenges of depression, stress and self-consciousness – all of which can affect interpersonal relationships, performance and attendance at work.
“At this crucial time for the oil and gas industry, a healthy work force performing at its optimum level is one of its greatest assets,” he said.
Thursday, 26 March 2015
ABERDEEN specialist training and change management provider imorph has launched Gloe, an innovative training program to tackle the issues behind the growing problem of obesity in the UK and its offshore industry.
Caroline Hughes of imorph
“It is a sensitive issue, which regularly hits the headlines,” said the company, which was established in 2005 to change perceptions surrounding industry training, providing trainers with effective skills and support, enabling them to perform, enjoy their jobs and deliver industry training that works.
“The Step Change HSSG (helicopter safety steering group) recognises that while this issue is not exclusive to the offshore industry, the sector does have a duty to ensure it sets workers up to succeed in the offshore environment, with health and well-being as crucial factors.
“It is clear that while operators are aware of this issue and do work to ensure that nutrition programs based on low calorie and low fat eating are available offshore, statistics and recent news suggest that – as with most weight reducing measures – these measures just aren’t working.”
Addressing the full spectrum of challenges associated with changes to diet and lifestyle, Gloe aims to improve both the health and consequent work output of offshore personnel – whatever their size – by creating a sustainable health program, developed by imorph’s behavioural change experts in conjunction with nutrition consultant, 25-year industry veteran Dr Chris Fenn.
imorph director Caroline Hughes believes the course can bring about “fundamental changes” to the industry and beyond.
“Gloe is a really exciting development for the oil and gas industry, as it’s the first course truly aimed at creating a more energised, more productive and generally healthier workforce, which brings almost immediate health and cost benefits to the companies who undertake the training,” she said.
“It’s not just about weight loss, and it’s definitely not a lecture. It’s about practical adjustments to existing routines, and in an industry so driven by routine, those changes are almost impossible to sustain without the knowledge and behavioural change support Gloe offers.”
Fenn said obesity was linked to health risks, and could reduce quality of life and work, and could result in the psychological challenges of depression, stress and self-consciousness – all of which can affect interpersonal relationships, performance and attendance at work.
“At this crucial time for the oil and gas industry, a healthy work force performing at its optimum level is one of its greatest assets,” he said.