Fundamentals of Total Worker Health Approaches: Essential Elements for Advancing Worker Safety, Health, and Well-Being

Lee MP, Hudson H, Richards R, Chang CC, Chosewood LC, Schill AL

Fundamentals of Total Worker Health Approaches: Essential Elements for Advancing Worker Safety, Health, and Well-Being

Lee MP, Hudson H, Richards R, Chang CC, Chosewood LC, Schill AL

Abstract

Fundamentals of Total Worker Health Approaches is a practical starting point for employers, workers, labor representatives, and other professionals interested in implementing workplace safety and health programs aligned with the Total Worker Health (TWH) approach. The workbook focuses on five Defining Elements of TWH: Defining Element of TWH 1: Demonstrate leadership commitment to worker safety and health at all levels of the organization. Defining Element of TWH 2: Design work to eliminate or reduce safety and health hazards and promote worker well-being. Defining Element of TWH 3: Promote and support worker engagement throughout program design and implementation. Defining Element of TWH 4: Ensure confidentiality and privacy of workers. Defining Element of TWH 5: Integrate relevant systems to advance worker well-being.

This resource is found in our Actionable Strategies for Health Organizations: Ensuring Physical & Mental Health (Occupational Safety) AND Actionable Strategies for Government: Empowering Workers & Strengthening Leadership and Governance (Invest in Programs and Evidence).

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US Department of Health and Human Services
2016
Profession(s)
Healthcare Workers (General)
Topic(s)
Mental Health
Resource Types
Tools & Toolkits
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Action Strategy Area(s)
Worker & Learner Engagement
Leadership
Physical & Mental Health
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