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3. Promote healthy habits: Provide access to healthy food options in your organisation’s cafeteria and onsite vending machines.

Implement initiatives such as wellness programmes, step challenges and discounted gym memberships to encourage physical
activity and healthy eating habits.

4. Encourage open communication: Create a safe and supportive environment where employees feel comfortable discussing

cancer concerns and accessing resources. Offer confidential counselling services through Employee Assistance Programs
(EAPs).

5. Conduct a workplace assessment: Analyse potential workplace hazards that might increase cancer risk, such as exposure to

carcinogens. Implement control measures to minimise risks and promote a healthy working environment. Modern office work
may also contribute directly to three cancer risk factors, including excess body weight, diet and physical inactivity.

6. Implement a smoke-free workplace: 25% of all cancer deaths are caused by tobacco use and providing employees with
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smoking-cessation support helps reduce the risk. Enact a strict smoke-free policy to protect employees from second-hand
smoke, a significant cancer risk factor.

7. Provide holistic care and support: Extend employee assistance programmes to include cancer-specific resources. Offer

access to counselling, financial planning assistance and support groups throughout the cancer journey.

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