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Move More…Sit Less™ Workplace Guide for Stairway Promotion 1

Table of Contents

Why Promote Stairs? ...................................................................................................................... 2

Steps to Success: Creating a Stairway Promotion Campaign in Your Workplace .......................... 3

Step 1- Gain Management Support ............................................................................................ 3

Step 2- Form a Stairway Promotion Subcommittee ................................................................... 3

Step 3- Assess Building Needs and Employee Needs and Preferences ...................................... 4

Step 4- Develop a Stairway Promotion Workplan ...................................................................... 5

Step 5- Develop an Evaluation Plan ............................................................................................ 5

Step 6- Check-in with Management ........................................................................................... 5

Step 7- Implement the Plan ........................................................................................................ 5

Step 8- Evaluate and Update the Strategy.................................................................................. 5

Stairway Promotion Strategies ....................................................................................................... 6

Awareness Raising ...................................................................................................................... 6

Point-of-Choice Prompts ......................................................................................................... 6

Motivational or Interactive Signage Inside Stairwells ............................................................ 6

Reminders ............................................................................................................................... 6

Kick Off Event .......................................................................................................................... 7

Skill Building ................................................................................................................................ 8

Goal Setting ............................................................................................................................. 8

Challenges ............................................................................................................................... 8

Supportive Environment ............................................................................................................. 9

Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 9

Access to Stairwells ................................................................................................................. 9

Visual Incentives ..................................................................................................................... 9

Auditory Incentives ................................................................................................................. 9

Policy Development .................................................................................................................. 10

Appendix A: Healthy Stairways Workplan ................................................................................... 11

Appendix B: Sample Evaluation Questions .................................................................................. 13

Appendix C: Sample Emails ........................................................................................................... 14

Appendix D: Stairway Flight Challenge Point Tracker ................................................................... 18

Appendix E: Sample Healthy Stairway Policy ............................................................................... 19

References .................................................................................................................................... 20


Why Promote Stairs?

Stair use is a great way to add physical activity and break up long periods of sitting in an

employee’s daily work routine. Most Canadians are not meeting the recommended daily

physical activity requirements, increasing their risk of many chronic diseases.1 Taking the stairs

is an easy and effective way to add physical activity throughout the day with no extra cost or

time for employees and minimal cost to employers. A stairway promotion campaign can be

held in any workplace with stairs, whether there is one flight or twenty. This guide will cover

the basics of implementing a comprehensive stairway promotion campaign for suitable work

environments.

As detailed in the Resetting the Pace™ toolkit, there are several benefits for employees that are

associated with increased physical activity and reduced sedentary behaviour, including:

Increased

Productivity and energy levels

Mood, concentration, memory, and

alertness

Self-confidence and self-worth

Fitness and aerobic levels

Decreased

Risk of injuries at work

Absenteeism due to illness

Stress levels

Risk of cardiovascular disease,

diabetes, and some types of cancer

In addition to improving employee health, promoting physical activity also improves business

image and reputation and boosts staff morale and staff attitude towards their employer.2

Promoting the use of stairs is one way workplaces can encourage and support employees to

become more physically active, as well as allow the workplace to gain the benefits of creating

an environment that encourages physical activity.


Creating a Stairway Promotion Campaign in Your Workplace

Below are eight steps to planning, implementing and evaluating your

stairway promotion campaign. For more details about each step, refer

to Project Health’s Resetting the Pace™ toolkit (www.projecthealth.ca

– click on “Toolkits” at the top of the page)

Step 1-Gain Management and Organizational Support

Management support is necessary to approve the campaign, budget and staff time. Visible

management support will also increase the effectiveness of the campaign.

Step 2- Form a Stairway Promotion Subcommittee

A committee approach is an effective way to exchange ideas and gain acceptance for the

campaign. Be sure to involve all relevant stakeholders so decisions can reflect all perspectives.

Stakeholders can include, but are not limited to management, direct service staff, facilities or

maintenance, health and safety, communications and human resources. The subcommittee will

be responsible for preparing and organizing the stairway promotion campaign. Example action

items include:

Assess the current stairway condition

Arrange how employee input will be gathered and used for the campaign

Address barriers that keep employees from using the stairs

Accommodate safety or fire codes that may influence the campaign

Develop campaign goals and plans

Decide what strategies will be used

Customize the campaign to different worksites

Implement the strategies and activities

Promote the campaign

Motivate co-workers

Evaluate the campaign

OTHER RESOURCES: Gaining management support

The Health Communication Unit- Making “Cents” of a Good Idea

http://www.thcu.ca/workplace/documents/business_case_web_site_final.pdf


http://www.thcu.ca/workplace/documents/business_case_web_site_final.pdf


Step 3- Assess Building Needs and Employee Needs and Preferences

The next step is to assess the stairway for environmental changes that will be needed, such as

fresh paint or new lighting fixtures, and to gather employee input that will help guide the

development of a successful campaign. Questions can be asked using different methods such as

formal surveys, focus groups, informal conversations and polls of employees’ opinions. Figure 1

provides sample survey questions that could be used to gain an understanding of employees’

perspectives. This assessment will allow the committee to develop specific goals and a

workplan for their stairway promotion campaign that are unique to their workplace.

Figure 1 - Needs Assessment Sample Questions

TIP: Consider employees with physical limitations

Not everyone is able to use the stairs. It is important to consider these employees when

developing the campaign. When designing signs or planning challenges ensure they do not feel

excluded. This can be done by getting their input throughout the process.

1. How often do you use the stairs each day? (Circle one)

a) 1-2 times per day

b) 3-5 times per day

c) 5-10 times per day

d) I don’t use the stairs. Specify why: _____________________

2. What challenges/barriers keep you from using the stairs? Check all that apply

□ Not enough time

□ Stairways are not safe

□ Stairways are not convenient

□ Stairways are not inviting

□ Physical limitations

□ Don’t know where the stairs are

□ Too tired

□ Embarrassed or not sure if I am able to

□ Other:__________________________

3. What changes could we make to the workplace or stairway that would motivate or

support you to use the stairs? (open ended)


Step 4- Develop a Stairway Promotion Workplan

To develop a stairway promotion workplan, start by identifying the goals and objectives of your

campaign. It will address possible improvements to stairways, promotional activities and

financial resources that will be needed. A sample workplan can be found in Appendix A along

with a blank template to use when planning your campaign.

An effective stairway promotion campaign incorporates activities from all four of the different

health promotion strategies – awareness raising, skill building, supportive environment and

policy development. See pages 6-10 for stairway promotion strategies.

By incorporating all four health promotion strategies, your workplace may be eligible to achieve

one of Waterloo Region’s Healthy Workplace Awards. For more information about these

awards visit the Project Health website (www.projecthealth.ca).

Step 5- Develop an Evaluation Plan

Evaluation is important to help understand what worked and what did not work as well.

Employee surveys are an easy way to gain insight into what staff liked and did not like (see

Appendix B for sample questions). Stairway usage can also be tracked using sensors, video

cameras or direct observation; however, remember to consider employees personal privacy if

using video cameras. This can be done prior to starting the interventions, throughout the

campaign and after to allow your organization to see if there were actual changes in stair use.

Step 6- Check-in with Management

Review the plan with management to finalize staffing and budget requirements. Also, confirm

the roles management will play throughout the program to ensure organizational involvement

and support is demonstrated (e.g., sending emails, providing encouragement, etc.).

Step 7- Implement the Plan

Get started and have fun! Be sure to promote your campaign and consider using appropriate

incentives to increase participation. Sample promotional emails are included in Appendix C.

Step 8- Evaluate and Update the Strategy

Implement the evaluation plan (Step 5) and determine if the goals of the campaign have been

met. Don’t forget to share the results with employees, management and any other

stakeholders. Sharing the information with employees can help motivate them to continue or

start using the stairs, and sharing it with management may increase their commitment to the

campaign. Lastly, update the strategy as needed.



Stairway Promotion Strategies

An effective stairway promotion campaign incorporates activities that fall across all four health

promotion strategies – awareness raising, skill building, supportive environment, and policy

development. On the following pages, possible activities within each strategy are presented.

Awareness Raising

The first step is to increase awareness and knowledge around the use of stairs and the benefits

of stair use. This will help set the stage for the other aspects of a comprehensive approach.

Point-of-Choice Prompts

Research has shown that point-of-choice prompts can be an effective way to

increase stairway use within the workplace.3-7 These prompts are placed where

people have a choice between the stairs and the elevator and can act as a helpful

reminder to workers who want to increase their physical activity. Often, using

elevators is a well established habit, and point-of-choice prompts can be used to

help break that habit while increasing physical activity.4 Prompts could include:

Elevator button stickers

Foot prints or arrows along the floor or wall leading from the elevator to the stairs

Signs placed leading up to or between the elevator and stairs

Signs placed above or on stairwell doors (e.g., Fitness Zone)

Reminders

Social prompting and cues are another element to consider for your campaign because they can

positively influence health behaviour.8 Electronic reminders have been shown to increase stair

use in the workplace.8,9 Email is a great way to provide prompts and to show organizational

support by including senior management’s thoughts or comments about the campaign to the

emails. Refer to Appendix C for sample emails. Also, many people have a mobile phone with

them, so text message alerts could be another way to provide reminders to employees.

TIME SAVER: Ready-to-use prompts and posters

Visit Project Health’s website for ready-to-use Move More…Sit Less™ prompts and posters. The

website also has a template to insert your own graphics or messages to create posters unique

to your organization.

www.projecthealth.ca (click on Topics > Physical Activity)



Motivational or Interactive Signage Inside Stairwells

Motivational posters are a good way to add interest to the stairwell. Motivating phrases,

quotes or artwork can be used to brighten up the area and make the climb more rewarding.

Interactive boards or posters can be a great way to engage employees and allow them to have

ownership over the stairway campaign. Increasing ownership has been shown to increase

chances of behaviour change.10 Be sure to change or rotate the content of these on a regular

basis and keep building and fire codes in mind when deciding how to display these boards (e.g.,

non-combustible materials). Refer to page 10 for links to Ontario’s building and fire codes.

Interactive board and poster ideas include:10

Maps that employees can write where they were born, have been, or want to go

Story boards to create and tell their own story or add to others stories

Phrases that employees can finish (e.g., “Someday I want to…”)

Graffiti wall where employees can sign their name, draw a picture, etc.

Trivia or riddles on the first floor with the answer on the top floor or next floor up

Kick Off Event

Draw attention to your new prompts and posters by having an official launch or ribbon cutting

ceremony. Include information about the benefits of increasing physical activity and decreasing

sedentary behaviour and how this relates to stair use. This can be done in several ways:

Provide lunch-and-learns, motivational talks or health fairs

Post educational resources in lunch rooms or other common areas

Send emails with links to further health information

Hold screening events that allow employees to complete risk assessments

Add physical activity and stairway campaign information in your employee newsletter

TIP: Consider a Take the Stairs Day

A Take the Stairs Day is a fun way to get employees involved and promote the stairway campaign. For a great example visit: http://www.ab.lung.ca/site/take_the_stairs_day

http://www.ab.lung.ca/site/take_the_stairs_day


Skill Building

Skill building is an important step to increase motivation, confidence

and competence in employees. This will help employees to initiate

and maintain stair use.

Goal Setting

Goal setting is an excellent way to increase employees’ ability and

confidence for using the stairs. This can be done by helping

employees set S.M.A.R.T goals.

S = Specific - What do you want to do?

M = Measurable - How much and how often?

A = Attainable - How will you do it?

R = Realistic - Can you do it?

T = Timely - When will you do it?

An example of a S.M.A.R.T. goal for employees who do not currently take the stairs could be:

Take one flight of stairs once a day for the first week, increasing to two

flights a day the second week, and three flights a day the third week until

the elevator is only taken when needed.

Encourage employees to create an action plan to outline how they will reach their goal. This can

be a valuable tool to keep employees motivated to make healthy changes. Goals and action

plans can easily be incorporated into Lunch and Learn presentations, challenges, or other

activities that are already part of the campaign.

Challenges

Physical activity challenges are a great way to engage employees and increase stair use (e.g., CN

Tower or Mount Everest climb). See Appendix D for a sample flight challenge resource that can

be used to track the number of flights taken in a day.

A workplace challenge to see who can create the best stairway poster message (e.g., tagline) or

poster design (e.g., picture, logo, branding) is a great way to give employees ownership and get

them excited about the campaign. Employees could then vote on their favorite, and it could

also provide insight into the type of posters and messages that will motivate them. Consider

displaying the challenge posters in the stairwell, so employees use the stairs to cast their vote.


Supportive Environment

A supportive environment includes ongoing, sustainable activities that make it easier to make

healthy choices and participate in healthy behaviours. Depending on your workplace, you may

need to collaborate with facilities and maintenance staff, building owners or other tenants. An

important aspect of creating a supportive environment is to make stairways more inviting.11-13

Maintenance

Often workplaces spend time and money ensuring elevators are regularly maintained and in

good condition, but stairways do not always receive the same attention. A regular maintenance

schedule should be developed.

Access to Stairwells

For safety reasons stairwells may need to be locked, however, you could consider installing a

swipe-card system. If the building has other tenants, prepare a business case to share the cost.

When planning the construction of a new building, consider the proximity of the stairs to the

elevators and entrance because this can increase stair use.12

Visual Incentives

If the choice is between a carpeted, well lit elevator and a dreary, dark staircase, employees will

often choose the elevator.11-13 Ways to improve the stairwell appearance, include:

Paint the walls a bright colour

Hang artwork from local artists, employees, employees’ children, etc.

Include interactive message boards or motivational posters

Ensure stairways are well lit and bright

Auditory Incentives

Music can help to enhance the stairwell environment and make it more inviting.11 Consider

using a digital satellite receiver that provides an array of music styles to create the right type of

atmosphere for your organization.

TIP: Ensuring safe stairways

Before starting any stairway improvements find out what can and cannot be done according to the building and fire codes (i.e., type of paint, flooring, wall coverings and lighting).

Ontario’s Building Code - https://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/source/regs/english/2012/elaws_src_regs_r12332_e.htm

Ontario’s Fire Code - http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/regs/english/elaws_regs_070213_e.htm

https://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/source/regs/english/2012/elaws_src_regs_r12332_e.htm

https://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/source/regs/english/2012/elaws_src_regs_r12332_e.htm

http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/regs/english/elaws_regs_070213_e.htm

http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/regs/english/elaws_regs_070213_e.htm


Policy Development

Policy development aimed at increasing physical activity is part of any sustainable, long term

strategy to enable workers to live healthier lives.14 Policies that address physical activity make it

easier for employees to be active throughout the workday.

A Healthy Stairway Policy is one way to support other strategies used within a stairway

promotion campaign. This policy demonstrates a formal commitment to stairway promotion

and clarifies responsibilities related to the maintenance, support and education required to

promote stair use within the workplace. See Appendix E for a sample Healthy Stairway Policy.

Other options for more specific policies could include a policy that demonstrates a commitment

to regular stairway maintenance or continued access to stairs, or a ‘skip-stop elevator’ policy

that encourages stair use in high rise buildings by having the elevator stop at every other floor

(a pass would be provided to those unable to use the stairs).15

Policies that promote stair use to increase physical activity reinforce a comprehensive health

promotion approach and formally demonstrate a workplace’s commitment to the health and

wellbeing of their employees.

WORKPLACE EXAMPLE: Centre for Disease Control

For a great example of a comprehensive stairway campaign that includes pictures, sample

costs and a budget form, visit:

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/hwi/toolkits/stairwell/index.htm

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/hwi/toolkits/stairwell/index.htm

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Healthy Stairways Plan for: Workplace ABC Date Created: April 2014

Component Awareness Raising Skill Building Supportive Environment Policy

Goal To increase physical activity during the workday

Objectives:

Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic

Timely

100% of staff will understand the benefits of physical activity and the negative effects of sedentary behaviour

100% of staff will know that the stairs are a good way to add activity into their work day

All new staff will be oriented to stairways

30% of staff will set S.M.A.R.T. goals around stair use

40% of staff will participate in the stairwell flight challenge January 10 to March 10

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Physical improvements to the stairway will be completed by July 2014

90% of stairway maintenance requests will be responded to within 24 hours

Access to locked stairwells will be provided by October 2014

Healthy stairwell policy will be developed and approved by November 30

Activities Inform employees of the

upcoming stairway campaign using email

Send reminders throughout the campaign that include information related to physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and stair use

Display motivational prompts and posters

Provide lunch and learns at the start of the campaign

Incorporate tour of stairway(s) into new employee orientation

Provide resources (e.g., lunch and learn, worksheets) to help staff set individual goals& action plans

Organize a winter stairway flight challenge

Promote stair walking during breaks

Develop a healthy stairway policy that addresses responsibilities of management, employees, and facilities staff

Advocate for changes to existing policies that may influence use of stairs (e.g., healthy meeting policy; building security policy, etc.)

Short Term

Outcomes

Increased stair use throughout the workday Decreased elevator use

Assess stairways to identify improvements to enhance their desirability (e.g., paint, lighting, art work, etc.)

Make improvements to stairways as identified in assessment

Create & promote a maintenance plan (i.e., preventative and in response to identified issues

Install swipe card systems on locked stairways entrances

Long Term

Outcomes

Increased: physical activity level, quality of life, energy level, productivity, morale, and tolerance to stress

Decreased: Absenteeism, health benefit costs, workplace injuries and staff turnover

Healthy Stairways Plan for: Date Created:

Component Awareness Raising Skill Building Supportive Environment Policy

Goal

Objectives:

Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic

Timely

Activities

Short Term

Outcomes

Long Term

Outcomes


Appendix B: Sample Evaluation Questions

Stairway Campaign Evaluation

1. Were you aware of the stairway campaign? (circle one) Yes No

2. How often did you take the stairs each day before the campaign?




d) More than 10 times per day

e) I did not take the stairs

3. How often do you take the stairs each day since the campaign started?




d) More than 10 times per day

e) I do not take the stairs

4. a) Did you participate in the stairway challenge? Yes No

b) If no, why not?

5. a) Will you participate if another challenge is offered? Yes No

b) If no, why not?

c) If you participated, what would you change for future challenges?

6. a) Do you feel that your manager/supervisor was supportive of you taking the stairs?

Yes No

b) Please explain

7. a) Are you satisfied with the changes that have been made in the workplace (e.g.,

stairway improvements, posters, etc.)? Yes No

b) Please explain

8. In your opinion, what three things were the most valuable parts of this campaign

(customize list for your workplace)

__Artwork in stairway __Kickoff Event

__Motivational posters __Weekly email reminders

__Stairway flight challenge __Point-of choice reminders

9. What else could be done to make it easier for you to take the stairs? (open ended)


Appendix C: Sample Emails

The following sample emails can be used as a guide to help promote your stairway campaign.

For the campaign to be successful, employees must be aware it exists, and email is one way to

raise awareness with no added cost. A weekly email can serve as a helpful reminder and can

help increase stair use. If sending weekly emails, try to send them on the same day every week,

and send the first email when the point-of-choice or motivational posters are first displayed in

the building.

Email to introduce the campaign

* This is how you will find the most current information on Region of Waterloo Public Health’s

website. To make it as easy as possible for the employees at your workplace, provide the actual

link directly to the content.

Did you know that getting more physical activity and limiting the amount of time that

you spend sitting can reduce health risks?

Fitting physical activity into a busy lifestyle isn’t always easy. Taking the stairs is just one

way to add some physical activity into your work day!

Visit the Region of Waterloo Public Health’s website:

http://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/ph (Healthy Living and Health Protection > Physical

Activity in Adults)* for more ideas of how to increase your physical activity throughout

the workday.

http://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/ph


Email to promote the health benefits of physical activity

Small Steps, Big Rewards! Take the stairs to increase your daily physical activity.

Improve your:

Energy level

Concentration, memory and alertness

Work-life balance

Fitness level

Feelings about yourself and self-confidence

Reduce your:

Stress level

Risk for injury at work

Time off due to illness

Risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and some types of cancer

For more information about the benefits of physical activity visit the Region of Waterloo Public

Health’s website: http://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/ph (Healthy Living and Health Protection >

Physical Activity in Adults)



Email to promote changes to stairways

Email to provide encouragement, motivation, and tips

Reference: Shah S, O’Byrne M , Wilson M, Wilson T. Elevators or stairs? Canadian Medical Association. 2011

Dec;183(18): e1353-1355

Did you know you will actually save time by taking the stairs?

People who take the stairs regularly throughout the day save, on

average, a total of 15 minutes per day.

The next time you are running late, think twice about waiting for

the elevator.

Move More…Sit Less™, Take the Stairs!

[Company name] has made several improvement to the building’s

stairways to make the stairs more inviting to use. We care about your

health and well-being and recognize that using that stairs can benefit

both your physical and mental health.

Move More…Sit Less™, Take the Stairs!


Email to encourage other ways to Move More…Sit Less™

Now that you are taking the stairs more often, look for other ways to Move More and Sit Less™:

Be active going to work

Walk your kids to school

Walk or cycle to work

Park your car at the back of the lot

Stay active at work

Walk during breaks

Stand and stretch at your desk

Use a bathroom further away from your desk

Have walking meetings

Continue to be active after work

Take public transit

Play outside with family and friends

Exercise indoors

Walk the dog

For more information on moving more and sitting less visit the Region of Waterloo Public Health’s

website: http://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/ph (Healthy Living and Health Protection > Physical Activity

in Adults)



Appendix D: Stairway Flight Challenge Point Tracker

For a downloadable version, please visit www.projecthealth.ca (click on Topics > Physical

Activity)



Appendix E: Sample Healthy Stairway Policy

Introductory Statement (A statement that introduces the concept of the policy.)

Example: (Employer name) recognizes the benefits of stair use to increase physical activity throughout the

workday and will cultivate a culture where physical activity is valued and taking the stairs is encouraged.

Rationale/Objective/Purpose (Concrete examples about why your workplace is implementing the policy – i.e. what is the

goal of the policy.)

Example: The workplace is an important setting to increase levels of physical activity to benefit health and

decrease risk of illness. This policy is meant to promote the use of stairs as a way to increase physical activity and

break up sitting time throughout the work day. This creates an environment that encourages and supports all

employees to achieve optimal health.

Scope (The definition of where your policy is applicable.)

Example: The policy applies to all workplace departments.

Definition (The definition of what is considered “stair use”; so that people know what is included.)

Example: Regular stair use involves taking the stairs whenever possible throughout the workday.

Principles/Procedures/Requirements (How the policy will be accomplished. Select appropriate strategies for your

workplace that address the issues identified in your workplace needs assessment.)

Example: Visual prompts and posters will be displayed and regularly updated to encourage stair use.

Example: Employees will be encouraged to use the stairs when possible.

Example: Stairways will be regularly maintained for safety and to ensure an inviting environment.

Example: Educational events and materials on physical activity will be provided, and challenges that encourage

stair use will be offered.

Responsibilities - Management:

Example: Encourage employees to use the stairs and role model stair use when possible.

Example: Ensure that the Policy is posted in the workplace in a visible and accessible spot.

Example: Investigate and deal with barriers and concerns related to stair use.

Example: Report issues to building owners or maintenance, if required.

Responsibilities - Employees:

Example: Report any maintenance issues in stairways immediately (e.g. burnt out light, spills, etc.).

Training and Information (How managers and employees will learn about the policy and where they can go for reference

materials to assist in following the policy.)

Example: Employees will be provided with appropriate information and instruction on the contents of the Policy

when the policy is initiated, during orientation and when any changes to the policy are made.

Monitoring and Accountability (How compliance will be monitored and what will happen if the policy is not followed?)

Example: Management will track maintenance requests for response times of repairs and will follow up with any

delays.


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