Launched in 2011, Total Worker Health™ (TWH) is an ambitious initiative by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to address health and safety holistically by eliminating the on-the-job, off-the-job division that has long existed between the two.
There is considerable – and still emerging -- evidence to support the idea that such a separation does little to enhance the well-being of workers. Safety programs generally focus on reducing exposure to risk factors in the work environment. Workplace wellness programs emphasize lifestyle factors.