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Total Worker Health

Jun 5, 2023

Dr. L. Casey Chosewood discusses Total Worker Health (TWH) and its impact on workplace safety and wellbeing. He highlights the initiative's evolution, partnerships, and tools for EHS practitioners. TWH aims to improve workers' health and benefit society, promoting a vision for healthier workplaces. Learn more about TWH and access resources for implementing TWH approaches.

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L. Casey Chosewood

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Quick takeaways

Total Worker Health aims to improve workers' health and wellbeing beyond safety measures.

NIOSH collaborates globally to tackle occupational health challenges like substance use disorders.

Dr. Chosewood emphasizes the interconnection between work and personal life for workers' well-being.

Deep dives

Exploring the Role of NIOSH in Occupational Safety

Exploring the role of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) within the Center for Disease Control, focusing on Total Worker Health. Dr. Chosewood's position as NIOSH Director highlights the emphasis on worker safety, health, and well-being through research and partnership initiatives.

Intro

2min

Total Worker Health Initiative and Global Perspective of CDC

25min

Importance of Policies in Total Worker Health Programs

2min

Addressing Workplace Challenges: Collaboration, Substance Use Disorders, and Future Trends

19min

Enhancing Soft Skills for Frontline Leaders and Managers

4min

Reflecting on Career Advice and Influencing Workplace Health

2min

Accessing Total Worker Health Resources

3min

In this episode, Mary Conquest speaks with Dr L. Casey Chosewood, Director of Total Worker Health (TWH) at the American National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), which is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Dr Chosewood provides a comprehensive overview of the origins and purpose of the TWH initiative - an emerging discipline that he hopes will change the way Safety professionals practice.

In this uplifting interview, he discusses his role in promoting the protection and improvement of workers' health, safety, and wellbeing through research, intervention, development and partnerships.

Casey discusses the key workplace safety initiatives his team is implementing and shares essential tools for EHS practitioners who want to learn more about TWH.

Total Worker Health isn’t just focused on helping organizations keep their workforce safe. Additionally, it aims to improve workers’ health and wellbeing. Dr Chosewood explains how this benefits everyone - including wider society - and shares his inspiring vision for people to go home from work healthier than they arrived.

Learn more about Total Worker Health:

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/twh/totalhealth.html

To contact Casey and his team:

twh@cdc.gov

The TWH Essential Guide:
Fundamentals of Total Worker Health Approaches | NIOSH | CDC

The NIOSH Worker Well-Being Questionnaire:

Worker Well-Being Questionnaire (WellBQ) | NIOSH | CDC

Dr L. Casey Chosewood on LinkedIn:

L. Casey Chosewood, MD MPH | LinkedIn

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