Work shift, work pace, and work organization may all contribute to increased risk for cardiovascular disease and shift workers in particular have a greater risk. Taking a Total Worker Health approach would not only link occupational safety and health with health promotion and wellness, it would also integrate organizational elements to help reduce job strain and job stress, especially for higher risk occupations like shift workers.
By looking at each worker as a whole and addressing how their specific job duties and assignments may jeopardize their health and safety, employers can better minimize their employee’s CVD risk and help improve their overall health and safety both on and off the job.
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