Best Practices: Transitioning EHS To A Total Worker Health Approach
09 Sep, 2024
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Executive Summary
A total worker health (TWH) programme adopts a holistic approach to ensure that workers remain safe, healthy and efficient, by integrating health promotion with safety measures. This strategy boosts productivity, reduces healthcare costs, and fosters a more engaged and resilient workforce. Organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of TWH in enhancing employee wellbeing and productivity. This report will help EHS practitioners and human resources (HR) professionals understand how firms can effectively transition to a worker-centric, health-focused EHS programme, using advanced technologies. The report addresses key challenges and sets out strategies firms can take to achieve this transformation.
Summary for decision-makers
A total worker health (TWH) approach is shifting EHS focus from compliance to employee care
Adopting a TWH approach enhances the work environment and employee wellbeing
Benefits of developing a TWH approach to safety
Developing a TWH programme based on people, processes and technologies
Creating a people-centric TWH programme for enhanced wellbeing, engagement and communication
Optimizing processes and workflows to develop a TWH approach
Leveraging technology to provide real-time health data, enhance workplace safety and proactively manage risks
A total worker health (TWH) approach is shifting EHS focus from compliance to employee care
Adopting a TWH approach enhances the work environment and employee wellbeing
Benefits of developing a TWH approach to safety
Developing a TWH programme based on people, processes and technologies
Creating a people-centric TWH programme for enhanced wellbeing, engagement and communication
Optimizing processes and workflows to develop a TWH approach
Leveraging technology to provide real-time health data, enhance workplace safety and proactively manage risks
Figure 1. Comparison of traditional safety programmes and TWH approach
Figure 2. EHS priority areas for the next two years
Figure 3. Key initiatives for enhancing long-term worker safety and wellbeing
Figure 4. Foundational elements of a TWH programme
Figure 5. Relevant technologies for a TWH approach
Figure 2. EHS priority areas for the next two years
Figure 3. Key initiatives for enhancing long-term worker safety and wellbeing
Figure 4. Foundational elements of a TWH programme
Figure 5. Relevant technologies for a TWH approach
Evotix, Protex AI, Fortune, dss+, International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Stroma, Lendlease, George's, US Occupational Safety And Health Administration (OSHA), CSX, GFG Alliance, Cority, NHS Fife, Kenzen, VelocityEHS, Optalert, StoryShare, SafetyCulture, City of Bend (Oregon) Police Department, Safe Work Australia, Ideagen, Enablon, Aatmunn (formerly Guardhat), US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Benchmark Gensuite, Intelex, Harmon, HSI
About the Authors
April Choy
Analyst
April is an Analyst at Verdantix in the Verdantix EHSQ practice. Her current research agenda focuses on emerging technologies and the impact of software on the EHSQ function. …
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Bill Pennington
VP Research, EHS & Risk Management
Bill is the VP Research for the Verdantix EHS & Risk Management practices. His current agenda focuses on understanding the evolution of EHS and enterprise risk management,…
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