In a globalized economy where work is increasingly tenuous, the safety, health, and well-being of workers has become a matter of some urgency for organizational leaders, and an area of intense focus for researchers and practitioners. The Total Worker Health® initiative of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), targets policies, programs, and practices that address risks to worker safety, health and well-being in both the physical and organizational work environment, as well as beyond the workplace.
Chapters in this book cover organizational approaches for implementing integrative prevention programs for addressing these problems. This includes applications for diverse worker populations, such as workers in healthcare settings, construction, corrections, and manufacturing; for aging workers who m
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“This is the definitive book on this topic, tracing the evolution from its roots in the WorkLife program…. I believe the total worker health approach will allow mid-career professionals to add an important element, making many of them feel gratified long enough to finally see that this approach is justified, conceptualized, and advanced.” —Doody’s * Doody's *
