Aspects of the workplace not only increase the risk of injury and illness, but also impact health behaviors and health outcomes. In turn, ill health and chronic conditions impact performance at work, increasing risk for serious injury, absenteeism and reduced productivity. Without effective, evidence-based interventions the risk to workers remains high. The Total Worker Health® approach expands the prevention of occupational disease from traditional workplace hazards into a broader program compatible with the modern American workplace and workforce.
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To learn more about why to move towards a Total Worker Health approach, the NIOSH Total Worker Health Program has compiled the evidence for Making the Business Case for integrating health protection and health promotion. You can also click on the image or click here to view an infographic and access pdf presentation slides with the top reasons for creating a new culture of safety and health.