Awards - Safety in the Workplace

Awards for Safety in the Workplace:

Safety in the workplace has been extremely important and deeply personal to me. The fitness industry doesn’t restrict scope and I have been able to create my long career under the industry umbrella.

I have worked in heavy industry, and with small groups and individuals and it has all tied back to that love of fitness activities and outcomes that were my childhood dream.

I gain great satisfaction within that framework and derive satisfaction from many and varied directions. It’s all fitness and relates to helping people and communities.

I am very grateful that my ideas and contribution were appreciated and recognised, allowing me to develop this aspect of my career. I first entered safety awards after being asked by safety awards organisers to enter in various categories as they recognised that I had something to contribute to the world of safety.

2023 Congratulations to Christine Atkins and her business, Body & Mind 2000!

In 2023, Christine has once again secured the prestigious Hunter Safety Award, a testament to her unwavering commitment. These awards recognize local businesses that have seamlessly integrated work, health, and safety into their core values.

Body and Mind 2000’s dedication to the health and wellbeing of others earned them the remarkable title of Best Health and Wellbeing Program (SME) in the 2020 Hunter Safety Awards, with the sponsorship of Tomago Aluminium.

Under the guidance of Owner and Manager Chris Atkins, the program has been expertly crafted to provide injury prevention initiatives and exercises, enhancing the preparedness of employees for their work tasks across a diverse range of vocations. From blue-collar workers in industrial sectors to office staff and senior managers, Body & Mind 2000 continues to make a remarkable impact on promoting health and safety within workplaces.

2020 Hunter Safety Awards Best Health and Wellbeing Program – Winner

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Body and Mind 2000 run by Chris Atkins has won the 2020 Safety Award for “Best Health and Safety Program – Small to medium business”

When asked why she entered this award and what makes winning so satisfying, Chris has replied:

“Body and Mind 2000 has been heavily involved in creating and running safety and wellness programs for companies for some decades now. The goal is the provision of programs which are designed to promote physical well-being, fitness and safety, while also encouraging a positive attitude towards continuing to improve and maintain healthy lifestyles. To achieve this there is a natural progression into warm-up and preparation for activities, leading to safety benefits suitable to workplaces.

The reason I entered my business was in response to an invitation by Sarah Jane Dunford four years ago. I decided on this category for 2020 as I pioneered the approach into workplace health and safety so many years ago and have persisted with this approach in my programs. My approach is flexible and my web-site carries as much information as is possible about the range of services that I provide. Sessions are tailored to the individuals involved to give great variety and choices, so that participants can gain maximum benefit and enjoyment. Communication in groups and with individuals is also a useful part of the programs.

My approach comes from infectious belief in what I do and delivering my best at every session, and I firmly believe that this helps promote both physical and mental well-being which is of benefit to individuals and employers and naturally links in with safe and happy employees.”

Congratulations to Chris Atkins at Body and Mind 2000 for this wonderful recognition.

A great local business specialising in fitness and wellness programs for individuals and groups. The creation of fitness education programs for workplaces to promote the heath, safety and well-being of employees, is a tremendous and valuable asset available in our local area.

Chris’s programs are suited for people of all ages. Services include pilates, fitness and gym instruction and rehabilitation.

A happy, knowledgeable lady who will push you to be a better you. And from one of us who gets put through their paces each week … Thanks for keeping me vital.
Well done Chris! – Client of Body and Mind 2000

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Body and Mind 2000’s Injury Prevention Program
Changing How Hunter Businesses Approach Workplace Exercise

Body and Mind 2000 is a fitness studio located in Nulkaba near Cessnock. They’re dedicated to providing health and fitness solutions to individuals and businesses who are looking to better their health and wellbeing in everyday life.

Body and Mind 2000’s dedication to the health and wellbeing of others saw them take out the win for Best Health and Wellbeing Program (SME), sponsored by Tomago Aluminium, in the 2020 Hunter Safety Awards.

The program was designed by Owner and Manager, Chris Atkins to deliver injury prevention programs (stretch care) and exercises designed to improve preparedness to undertake work tasks required in the employee vocations.

These vocations have ranged from blue collar workers in heavy and light industry through to office staff and senior managers.

The assignment tasks and circumstances differ greatly depending on the industry and roles of those in the business. Some of these included encouraging:

conditioning and preparation for repetitive and heavy physical tasks in hot environments
staff seated in front of computer screens to engage in frequent walking around and stretching.
Managers sitting in stressful meetings for long periods to take a break for physical activity and let off some steam prior to resuming on their work demands.

Chris’ dynamic program was developed from a prototype program over 20 years ago and has continued to evolve with each new assignment up to the present day.

The approach is beneficial to individuals and to employers as it assists in making employees fresher and fit for work.

It also promotes team morale for those employees and if delivered at the workplace, it has shown to be extremely effective in helping to ensure that participants remain engaged in the program.

Chris’ approach to health and fitness has been a driving factor in her business, having identified that she wanted to build a career involved in fitness and recognised a desire to help people become fitter, healthier and happier in their lives.

Her passion for safety in workplaces was fuelled by a family tragedy due to loss of her father in a mining accident when she was a child. It happened that the activities and passion coincided with the realisation that fitness for task and injury prevention were related, much as fitness, health and mental well-being are necessary to safe and effective work practices.

Body and Mind 2000 remains the vehicle used by Chris to bring her extensive background and continuous improvement approach to acquiring new skills to her clients.

Body and Mind 2000’s dedication to health and safety programs in the workplace has been recognised by the Hunter Safety Awards team since 2016.

The business has been a finalist on numerous occasions and were delighted to be awarded the win in 2020.

https://www.huntersafetyawards.com.au/blog/body-and-mind-2000s-injury-prevention-program-changing-how-hunter-businesses-approach-workplace

Awards Night Gallery

Staff and friends of Body and Mind 2000 at the Hunter Safety Awards night 2017

Hunter Safety Awards

The Hunter Safety Awards were designed in 2016 to recognise companies and individuals within the Hunter region who are demonstrating best-practice and innovative approaches when it comes to workplace health and safety (WHS).