... issues for further discussion, such as the difficulty in calculating a return on investment for wellbeing programs, and some of the barriers to truly integrating health and wellbeing with occupational safety. Introduction and Background The business case for workplace safety is well documented...

... Introduction Wellness is the hype of the day. Americans continue to become heavier and diabetes is on the rise. The implications of these trends are becoming very well documented and understood. Comorbidities are the talk of the town as we begin to understand the impact they have on claims...

... Over the years, the role of wellness has been unknown or downplayed in most culture change approaches when addressing the causes of accidents, injuries, health issues and environmental incidents. Emphasis has been on observable practices and the reinforcement of positive or safe practices...

... Abstract Wellness is about the person and decisions they make about their health, safety and well-being both on and off the job. However, conflicts can arise in the occupational (health protection) and non-occupational (health promotion) side of the wellness. For example, positive steps can...

... Trainers in industrial operations for the purpose of preventing, intervening in or anticipating occupational injuries was developed approximately 20 years ago. Previously Athletic Trainers were used sparingly by industry for limited time periods with very narrow general wellness or rehabilitation...

... Over the years, the role of wellness has been unknown or downplayed in most culture change approaches when addressing the causes of accidents, injuries, health issues and environmental incidents. Emphasis has been on observable practices and the reinforcement of positive or safe practices...

... the situation can almost seem overwhelming. Organizations have implemented wellness programs as a way to improve the health of their workforce and thereby reduce the costs that are inherent to "unwell" workers—medical costs, lower productivity, higher rate of absenteeism, etc. These wellness programs typically...

... Introduction Integrating the protection of worker safety and health with evidence-based health promotion is a strategic approach enhancing the safety, health, and well-being of the employee population and reducing costs for the organization. An integrate approach can reduce injuries; improve...

...Session No, 679 Michael Topf President and CEO Topf Initiatives Wayne, PA Introduction Shortchanging good health practices in your workplace can have a dramatic impact not only employees health, but on their safety and productivity as well. People watching is a favorite pastime of many, including...

... injuries. Upon further investigation, we found that the approaches used to manage these injuries range widely, from reactive to proactive approaches based on personal wellness, fitness, and individual behaviors, to improving the ergonomics of the workplace. This presentation provides an overview...

... Short-changing good health practices in your workplace can have a dramatic impact not only employees' health, but on their safety and productivity as well. People-watching is a favorite pastime of many, including myself and an associate I was talking to in the exhibit hall at a recent national...

... Introduction Shortchanging good health practices in your workplace can have a dramatic impact not only on employees' health and well-being, but on their safety and productivity as well. People-watching is a favorite pastime of many, including myself and an associate I was talking...

.... A best practice for achieving these outcomes is to take an integrated approach, promoting greater collaboration and cost effectiveness among various workplace programs and initiatives that span safety, health and wellness, and disability management. The process begins with identifying problems and risks...

...Session No. 507 Wellness Inside: Intel s Health and Wellness Program Catherine Elliott, RN, MN, COHN-S, CSP Health and Wellbeing; Americas Operations Intel Corporation Hillsboro, OR Shannon Smith, BA, MBA Employee Communications Manager Intel Corporation Chandler, AZ Introduction Employee retention...

...Session No. 655 Health Education and Wellness for EHS Practitioners! Jonathan Klane, M.S.Ed., CIH, CHMM, CET Klane s Education Information Training Hub SM Fairfield, Maine In environmental health and safety we use and apply a variety of consistent principles to protect employees and others. We can...

... years? These questions may initially sound too generic and broad to be useful. However, this session will show how these questions can lead to well focused and results-oriented soft tissue injury prevention and response initiatives. What is the scope of the problem? This considers soft tissue...

... Introduction What is Wellness? According to David B. Ardell, PhD and wellness advocate, "Wellness is a choice to take responsibility for the quality of your life. It is a mindset, a deep-rooted value or principal. If acted upon, wellness, will give you great satisfaction and high levels...

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